We love our traditional Cherokee stories! Roy Boney, who oversees the Cherokee Nation Language department, has created an illustrated version of the story of the Cherokees fleeing their home island on canoes. The narration is by Anna Sixkiller, and was originally recorded for an exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum in downtown Tahlequah. We hope you enjoy this story: | Cherokee Nation

Experience authentic Cherokee culture at Oconaluftee Indian Village, an award-winning living history museum nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. See the centuries-old techniques we used to make our home in these mountains. With guided tours and live demonstrations, Oconaluftee Indian Village is entertaining and educational for the whole family Join us in March for our new self-guided tours, featuring exclusive video content Oconaluftee Indian Village’s regular season runs April 21s

#ICYMI take a look at the newest story of OsiyoTV! David Scott is a Cherokee National Treasure for his devotion to preserving Cherokee culture through his language education and his unique gourd art, which incorporates the Cherokee language and other cultural motifs. Watch David’s story now at: www.osiyo.tv. | OsiyoTV