First Language & Advanced Speakers Gathering
November 5
Join Cherokee Nation leaders and Cherokee Speakers at the First Language & Advanced Speakers Gathering beginning at 11 a.m. at the Chota Conference Center in Tahelquah. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and keynote remarks will be given by Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. Lunch will be provided. Cherokee Speakers will be able to win hoodies, mugs, T-shirts, chairs, and a trip to Cherokee, North Carolina.
Cherokee Nation Elders Summit
November 6
The Cherokee Nation Elders Summit for elders living in the southern region of the Cherokee Nation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chota Conference Center, 3307 Seven Clans Ave., in Tahlequah.
For more information, contact Kamisha Hair-Daniels at 918-453-5238.
Photo ID Event
November 7
Need a Cherokee Nation photo ID? Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration will be set up from 4 to 7 p.m. at Adair High School in Adair to create photo IDs for Cherokee citizens. Citizens who wish to come should bring an up-to-date driver’s license or other government photo ID. Cherokee Vote, along with other Cherokee Nation programs and services, will also be in attendance. To ensure timely processing, citizens should arrive no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event.
Learn more here.
Engage Expo
November 7
Cherokee Nation Commerce Services will be hosting an Engage Expo from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. This event will bring together TERO-certified businesses, area small businesses, entrepreneurs, resource partners, and community members to foster growth and support. You can expect a thought-provoking keynote, hands-on workshops to boost your business skills, and a vibrant vendor fair showcasing local businesses and products. There is no cost to attend.
Register here.
SkasdiCon Vol. III
November 9
SkasdiCon Vol. III: Now in its third year, Cherokee Nation’s Indigenous comic and pop culture convention invites you to celebrate Indigenous contributions to art, comics, games, film and television. This year, the convention moves to the Chota Conference Center in Tahlequah. The day kicks off at 11 a.m. with artist booths, engaging panel discussions, new film+tv screenings, free tabletop games to play and a family-friendly cosplay competition. Entry is $10, but is free for children under 12, veterans and cosplay participants.
Learn more here.
Veterans Day
November 11
Cherokee Nation’s W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex, health centers, and satellite offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital emergency department and other emergency services will remain open.
Photo ID Event
November 12
Need a Cherokee Nation photo ID? Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration will be set up from 3 to 7 p.m. at Stilwell High School in Stilwell to create photo IDs for Cherokee citizens. Citizens who wish to come should bring an up-to-date driver’s license or other government photo ID. Cherokee Vote, along with other Cherokee Nation programs and services, will also be in attendance. To ensure timely processing, citizens should arrive no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event.
Learn more here.
Cherokee Speakers Lunch
November 14
All fluent Cherokee speakers are invited to a free monthly luncheon held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every second Thursday of the month and hosted by the Cherokee Nation Language Department at the Durbin Feeling Language Center in Tahlequah. Gather for fellowship, a free lunch and door prizes. For more information, please call 918-207-4901 or email language@cherokee.org.
At-Large Meeting
November 16
Cherokee Nation is hosting an at-large meeting for Cherokee citizens living in or near Scottsdale, Arizona. Be sure to join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Indian School Park, Ramada 4 & 7, 4289 N. Hayden Road, in Scottsdale. Visit with Cherokee Nation leaders and enjoy a free lunch. Tribal Registration will be on site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Registration will stop accepting applications for photo IDs 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be in attendance to assist citizens.
For questions regarding the event, call 918-207-4963. This will be an outdoor event, so please bring lawn chairs.
Cultural Class
November 16
Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson, an award-winning artist specializing in pottery and sculpting, is leading a class on how to build your own portable gas kiln. Taking place at the Cherokee Arts Center in Tahlequah from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jackson will use this five-hour class to walk through, step-by-step, how to build a portable gas kiln, as well as what materials you will need to achieve a 1745-degree firing. The class is free and will be capped at 20 students. Sign up and learn a unique and important skill from a Cherokee National Treasure.
Sign up and learn more here.
At-Large Meeting
November 17
Cherokee Nation is hosting an at-large meeting for Cherokee citizens living in or near Tucson, Arizona. Be sure to join us from noon to 4 p.m. at Catalina Foothills High School Cafeteria, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive, in Tucson. Visit with Cherokee Nation leaders and enjoy a free lunch. Tribal Registration will be on site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Registration will stop accepting applications for photo IDs 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be in attendance to assist citizens.
For questions regarding the event, call 918-207-4963. This will be an indoor event.
Open House
November 18
Cherokee Nation Career Services will be holding an open house at their locations in Sallisaw and Stilwell from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to spotlight programs and services. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be given away.
Innovation Hub
November 19
The Cherokee Nation Innovation Hub and Small Business Assistance Center will be hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 215 S. Muskogee Ave. in Tahlequah. Come see what Cherokee innovation is all about! Drop in for a cup of coffee and learn about lending programs, business development workshops, and virtual office options. Tour the coworking space, which includes open area spaces, private offices, and a multimedia studio.
For questions, email Innovation-Hub@Cherokee.org.
Open House
November 19
Cherokee Nation Career Services will be holding an open house at their locations in Muskogee and Wagoner from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to spotlight programs and services. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be given away.
Open House
November 20
Cherokee Nation Career Services will be holding an open house at their locations in Tulsa and Catoosa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to spotlight programs and services. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be given away.
Rare Disease Summit
November 21
Cherokee Nation will host a Rare Disease Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Health Services Campus, 19600 E. Ross St., in Tahlequah. Registration is required.
Registration information will be made available soon and will be announced on Cherokee Nation’s Facebook page.
The Great American Smoke Out
November 21
Cherokee Nation Public Health Educators will be set up at various locations throughout the Reservation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to give out tools, including quit kits, and information on how to quit tobacco. Public Health Educators will have informational booths at the following locations: Fairfield Community Center in Adair County, W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Cherokee County, Vinita Food Distribution Center in Craig County, Locust Grove Community Center in Mayes County, Muskogee County Library in Muskogee, Nowata Food Distribution Center in Nowata, Marble City Wellness Space in Sequoyah County, and Bartlesville Public Library in Washington County.
Innovation Hub
November 21
The Cherokee Nation Innovation Hub is hosting an event titled, “Turning Your Hobby into a Business,” from noon to 1 p.m. geared toward small-business owners.
Join for free in person or online here. The Cherokee Nation Innovation Hub is located on the second floor of the Cort Mall, 215 S. Muskogee Ave., in downtown Tahlequah.
For questions, email Innovation-Hub@Cherokee.org.
Open House
November 21
Cherokee Nation Career Services will be holding an open house at their locations in Dewey, Jay, Vinita and Pryor from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to spotlight programs and services. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be given away.
OSSAA Qualifying Speech/Drama/Debate Spotlight Tournament
November 22
The Sequoyah High School Speech & Theatre Program will be hosting the OSSAA Qualifying Speech/Drama/Debate Spotlight Tournament from 3 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Sequoyah. Debate events will take place Friday and acting and public speaking events will take place Saturday. Sequoyah will be hosting around 15 schools and 300 students for this tournament.
Individuals interested in volunteering as a judge or donating items for a two-day hospitality room should contact Speech & Theatre Director Amanda Ray at amanda-ray@cherokee.org or 918-453-5156.
Photo ID Event
November 26
Need a Cherokee Nation photo ID? Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration will be set up from 3 to 7 p.m. at Locust Grove Upper Elementary in Locust Grove to create photo IDs for Cherokee citizens. Citizens who wish to come should bring an up-to-date driver’s license or other government photo ID. Cherokee Vote, along with other Cherokee Nation programs and services, will also be in attendance. To ensure timely processing, citizens should arrive no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event.
Learn more here.
Offices Closed
November 28 & 29
Cherokee Nation’s W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex, health centers, and satellite offices will be closed. Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital emergency department and other emergency services will remain open.
Ongoing Events
Troy Jackson: Mercy is in the Details
November 22, 2024 – August 3, 2025
Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson is the subject of a new exhibit that dives into his artistic exploration of Cherokee history, culture and identity. Featuring more than two dozen artworks – including several large-scale, conceptual sculptures – the exhibit shares an up-close look at the artist’s perspective and the motivations that inspire his impressive body of work. It will be on display at the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural and Welcome Center beginning Nov. 22.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
Jeff Edwards: The Future Will Be Cherokee
October 18, 2024 – April 20, 2025
“Jeff Edwards: The Future Will Be Cherokee” merges Cherokee culture with contemporary imagery in the newest exhibition at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in downtown Tahlequah. The public art display is now open and features 13 large-scale reproductions of some of Edwards’ most recognized works, such as “Sequoyah Warhol” and “Cherokee on the Brain.” Cherokee Nation citizen Jeff Edwards is an award-winning graphic artist who draws inspiration from his life and career. Edwards’ art is featured at many Cherokee Nation sites, including the Durbin Feeling Language Center, where he works alongside Cherokee speakers.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
Harry Oosahwee: Tending the Flame
September 17, 2024 – January 11, 2025
Harry Oosahwee is a Cherokee National Treasure, award-winning artist and first-language Cherokee speaker. Harry’s versatile art and talent is showcased across many forms of media. A new exhibit looks at his artwork and influences – from watching his mother model native clay to painting under the guidance of Bacone College’s Flatstyle school of art with Dick West to sculpting Cherokee traditional forms out of stone.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal
July 30, 2024 – March 1, 2025
In early 1839, Cherokee people began arriving in a new land west of the Mississippi River, but they were not alone. After the long, cold journey of Cherokee Removal, they were met by Cherokees who emigrated prior to the Treaty of New Echota (1835) and those who arrived after its ratification. Three groups with different experiences of Cherokee Removal reunited following the diaspora caused by U.S. Indian removal policies. Despite their grievances, Cherokee people created a union that was foundational to the future of the Cherokee Nation. “One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal” explores that pivotal time 185 years ago.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
Cherokee Highflier: The Life and Career of Wauhillau LaHay
August 13, 2024 – June 28, 2025
A new exhibit, “Cherokee Highflier: The Life and Career of Wauhillau LaHay,” explores the fascinating life and work of Cherokee Nation citizen Wauhillau LaHay. Starting her journalism career as a teenager in Muskogee, LaHay took to the sky as a pilot in 1929 writing about aviation and interviewing its biggest celebrities. Following a successful career in radio and publicity working with some of Hollywood’s greatest legends, LaHay reported on the First Ladies of the White House in the 1960s and 1970s. This exhibit, on display at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum, 122 Keetoowah St., in Tahlequah, is on display through June 28, 2025. Admission to the museum is free and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.
Ned Christie: The Man From Wauhillau
June 18, 2024 – November 01, 2025
The Cherokee people know Ned Christie as a patriot who stood up for tribal sovereignty in the last decades before the allotment of Cherokee lands. Since the late 1800s, others – often non-Cherokees – have told stories of a reckless Indian outlaw who murdered a deputy U.S. Marshal and spread fear far and wide. Using recent scholarship, a new exhibit looks at Christie’s life and finds a more nuanced portrait of a man who served his Nation and ultimately met a violent end at the hands of his accusers.
Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.