Today Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. delivers this update on the 68th Annual Cherokee National Holiday. With COVID-19 cases increasing across the state and country, and public health experts predicting a spike in infections as fall begins, an event as large as our annual holiday requires careful planning. A decision on the holiday had to be made now to protect the health and safety of our citizens. After careful consideration and in view of guidance from our public health exper

50K views · 2.4K reactions | Today was declared Cherokee Nation Day in the State Capitol as Brian Hendrix, deputy assistant of Native American Affairs for Sec. of State Benge reads a declaration proclamation. Cherokee Nation Legislative day is an annual event, going back about 20 years. Each year a special proclamation is declared in our honor. | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

Today is World Kindness Day — a global celebration of the importance of being a kind to one another. Learn the Cherokee word for “kindness” today! | Visit Cherokee Nation

Cherokee artist Mark Wolfe has been part of the Cherokee Homecoming Art Show since its first show in 1995. Over the past three decades, he’s watched it grow and evolve into the grand showcase of Cherokee artistry that it is today. As this year’s art show comes to a close, Mark shares with us his hope that guests to the show leave with a lasting appreciation for Cherokee art, storytelling and culture. View and purchase artwork at The Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza or online at homecomingartsho

Over the past month, the Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, featuring all-Cherokee art and artists in a showcase of traditional and contemporary works, was on display at The Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza. This celebration of shared heritage and culture was truly inspiring, which led us to make the Cherokee Word of the Week “inspiration.” | Visit Cherokee Nation

Who? Who? Who wants to guess the Cherokee Word of the Week? If you're thinking "owl" then you guessed right! An owl is a complicated symbol in Cherokee culture, carrying different meanings depending on the context it's used in — from death and witchcraft to wisdom and healing. This week's Cherokee Word of the Week is "owl." | Visit Cherokee Nation