Cherokee Traditions: Bows & Arrows

Join Cherokee National Treasure Noel Grayson as he discusses the processes and history behind the craft of making these tools in this new episode of Cherokee Traditions.

Cherokee Traditions: Twining

Twining has been used for thousands of years to create bags, clothing, and other items. Join Lauren Grayson as she discusses the history and craft behind this art form in this new episode of Cherokee Traditions.

Cherokee Traditions: Gig Making

Gigs were used by Cherokee hunters to spear fish, crawdads and other aquatic animals. Today, they are still used in competition and for gathering food for families. Join Cherokee gig maker Larry Shade as he demonstrates how he forges these metal tools and shares some insights about this tradition that has been passed down in his family through three generations.

CHEROKEE TRADITIONS

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Robert Lewis - The First Fire

Choogie Kingfisher - Rabbit and the Turkeys

Sammy Still - Falling Rock

CHEROKEE STORYTELLING

Candice Byrd-Boney - Corn Husk Doll

Miss Cherokee Chelbie Turtle - Origin of the Strawberry

Tonya Still - How Rabbit Got His Long Ears and Legs

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CHEROKEE PEOPLE

Crosslin Smith - Spiritual Leader

Robert Lewis - Storyteller

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Dennis Sixkiller Cherokee Speaker & Radio Host

Betty Frogg - Cherokee Speaker & Artist

Traci Rabbit - Cherokee Artist

Tommy Wildcat - Cherokee Artist & Cultural Educator