TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Learn about the rich history and thriving culture of the largest tribal nation in the United States with the return of Cherokee Nation’s history class, “Cherokee Nation: A History of Resilience.”
The course provides a timeline of Cherokee history and events, with an emphasis on traditional Cherokee arts, culture and oral history from pre-European contact through present day. It is offered for free to the public with registration on a first-come, first-served basis both throughout the Cherokee Nation Reservation and to at-large communities.
Since 2023, more than 700 individuals have earned certificates of completion in the course, with new locations added to meet the growing demand.
The course takes place from 6-8 p.m. at the following locations within the Cherokee Nation Reservation:
May 1-29 (Thursdays)
Kansas Cherokee Community Organization in Kansas, Oklahoma.
June 2-30 (Mondays)
Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Building in Muldrow
June 5-July 3 (Thursdays)
Connors State College – Russell Hall
Aug. 19-Sept. 16 (Tuesdays)
Marble City Community and Wellness Center
The course is also available in a condensed format, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the following at-large communities:
May 17-18
Albuquerque Museum – 2000 Mountain Road NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico
July 12-13
Location to be determined – Anaheim, California
Additional dates and times will be added throughout the year. For more information and an updated list of upcoming dates and locations, please visit VisitCherokeeNation.com.