Another Fight
From my email:
"Osiyo,
YOUR VOICE MAKES A DIFFERENCE: USE OUR NEW WEBSITES TO GET THE FACTS AND BE HEARD!
The Cherokee Nation introduces two new websites:
http://www.meetthecherokee.org
http://www.cherokeenationfacts.org
We Need Your Help!
In March 2007, the Cherokee people voted overwhelmingly to continue our long-held requirement that all citizens of the Cherokee Nation must have at least one Cherokee ancestor on the Dawes Rolls. Since then, those who disagree with this referendum have distorted and misrepresented the meaning of our decision, Cherokee history, the law, and the facts.
While the debate over what it means to be a Cherokee citizen continues in federal and tribal courts, the U.S. Congress, and the media, we wanted to give you a place on the Web that could help you set the record straight.
On these sites, you will find facts, history, and updates on all things related to Cherokee citizenship issues:
Follow the litigation in federal and tribal courts; Monitor punitive anti-Cherokee legislation that would terminate the Nation and eliminate hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to cut vital health care, housing, and education services; Find real-life stories about what it means to be Cherokee as told by Cherokees; and Add your own voice. Tell Congress how anti-Cherokee legislation that would terminate the Nation or cut federal funding to the Cherokee Nation's young, old, and infirm citizens impacts you! Please encourage your family and friends to visit these sites.
You can also add web stickers http://capwiz.com/cherokee/remotecontent/ to your personal website to inform other individuals about this scorched-earth legislation and how they can help.
Indian Country and its friends are standing with the Cherokee Nation against the powerful forces that oppose the Cherokee people's right to be an Indian tribe made of Indians. They realize that an attack like this on one tribe is an attack against all tribes and that if this can happen to the Cherokee Nation - the second-largest tribe in the United States - it can happen to any tribe.
Every voice counts. Please join us and make yours heard!
Wado!
cherokee.org web site staff
webmaster@cherokee.org
CherokeeLink@cherokee.org
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Cherokee Phoenix News
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Cultural Tidbits
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Cherokee Nation Education Corporation Announces Scholarship Winners: 6/3/2008
(C) Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation recently awarded scholarships to several students for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic school year.
http://www.cherokee.org/news.aspx?id=2603
Cherokee Nation Provides Scholarship Opportunities: 6/3/2008
(C) Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for various scholarships, including undergraduate and graduate scholarships, through Friday, June 13.
http://www.cherokee.org/news.aspx?id=2604
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***Cherokee Phoenix News***
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Cherokees fight back against freedmen legislation: 6/5/2008 8:42:02 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
The tribe has launched two Web sites discussing a 2007 referendum in which Cherokees decided to remove about 2,800 freedmen descendants and other non-Indians from tribal rolls as part of a new public relations campaign.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2916
Immersion kindergarten graduates: 6/5/2008 8:28:09 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Five students of the Cherokee Nation Immersion Program’s kindergarten class participated in their last event on May 29 as kindergarten students - graduation. Click here to watch video of the ceremony.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2915
Tribe honors citizens with leadership awards: 6/4/2008 7:57:32 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
The awards are given annually in recognition of Cherokee citizens who demonstrate leadership and a giving spirit within the CN and its communities.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2914
Clinton refuses to bow out of presidential race: 6/4/2008 7:52:25 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Hillary Rodham Clinton refused to bow out of the Democratic race Tuesday, hoping to maintain leverage as Barack Obama clinched the delegates needed to secure the party's nomination.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2913
Indian remains at Denver museum to be turned over to tribes: 6/4/2008 7:50:24 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
American Indian remains housed at the Colorado History Museum in Denver will be turned over to the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribes.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2912
Farmers see benefit to no-till drill: 6/3/2008 7:48:11 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
With the help of Rep. Jerry McPeak, D-Warner, and Sen. Earl Garrison, D-Muskogee, the state and the Cherokee and Creek nations put the money together to purchase a drill for county farmers.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2911
Crazy Horse Memorial turns 60: 6/3/2008 7:46:19 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain carving, marks the 60th anniversary Tuesday of the first blast on the project that honors American Indians.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2910
Minority students’ dropout rates at crisis levels: 6/3/2008 7:44:41 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Dropout rates for minority students, especially Native-Americans, are at crisis levels in six Northwestern states.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2909
Illinois River bacteria exceeds limits: 6/2/2008 8:01:29 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Analysis of water samples drawn from the Illinois River indicated levels of Enterococci and E. Coli exceeded federal water quality standards for the bacteria.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2908
Indian Citizenship Act signed into law 84-years ago today: 6/2/2008 7:58:13 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
On June 2, 1924, Congress passed a measure that was then signed by President Coolidge granting American citizenship to all U.S.-born American Indians.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2907
'Native America' getting new look: 6/2/2008 7:56:39 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
The “Native America” logo that has adorned Oklahoma license plates for the past 15 years will be overhauled thanks to legislation awaiting Gov. Brad Henry’s signature.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2906
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So how are we coming along with the adding to and using your Cherokee vocabulary? Are you ready for another set of words? If so...follow along to the next lesson...
http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=newsletter&date=6/6/2008#Lessons
Check out our Cherokee Learning Center! You can check out our interactive learning games, books, font converter and Syllabary chart. Make sure to have your volume on.
http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=culture&culture=games
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**** Other Links ****
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RSS Feed - http://rss.cherokee.org
Podcasts - http://podcasts.cherokee.org
E-Cards - http://ecards.cherokee.org
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**** Cultural Tidbits ****
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1985: Wilma Mankiller fulfills remainder of Swimmer's term as principal chief; tribal councilor Councilor John A. Ketcher becomes deputy chief.
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*** Local Area ***
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Come check out the Community Calendar:
http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=calendar
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I would like to thank all of you who have subscribed from the Cherokee Nation web site. We are working to bring more information about Cherokee Nation. The site will always undergo changes with added information, news and events. Please check back regularly.
------------------------------------------------------------
Wa-Do (Thank You)
Cherokee Nation
P.O.Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
918 456-0671
1-800-256-0671 (toll free In Oklahoma only)"
"Osiyo,
YOUR VOICE MAKES A DIFFERENCE: USE OUR NEW WEBSITES TO GET THE FACTS AND BE HEARD!
The Cherokee Nation introduces two new websites:
http://www.meetthecherokee.org
http://www.cherokeenationfacts.org
We Need Your Help!
In March 2007, the Cherokee people voted overwhelmingly to continue our long-held requirement that all citizens of the Cherokee Nation must have at least one Cherokee ancestor on the Dawes Rolls. Since then, those who disagree with this referendum have distorted and misrepresented the meaning of our decision, Cherokee history, the law, and the facts.
While the debate over what it means to be a Cherokee citizen continues in federal and tribal courts, the U.S. Congress, and the media, we wanted to give you a place on the Web that could help you set the record straight.
On these sites, you will find facts, history, and updates on all things related to Cherokee citizenship issues:
Follow the litigation in federal and tribal courts; Monitor punitive anti-Cherokee legislation that would terminate the Nation and eliminate hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to cut vital health care, housing, and education services; Find real-life stories about what it means to be Cherokee as told by Cherokees; and Add your own voice. Tell Congress how anti-Cherokee legislation that would terminate the Nation or cut federal funding to the Cherokee Nation's young, old, and infirm citizens impacts you! Please encourage your family and friends to visit these sites.
You can also add web stickers http://capwiz.com/cherokee/remotecontent/ to your personal website to inform other individuals about this scorched-earth legislation and how they can help.
Indian Country and its friends are standing with the Cherokee Nation against the powerful forces that oppose the Cherokee people's right to be an Indian tribe made of Indians. They realize that an attack like this on one tribe is an attack against all tribes and that if this can happen to the Cherokee Nation - the second-largest tribe in the United States - it can happen to any tribe.
Every voice counts. Please join us and make yours heard!
Wado!
cherokee.org web site staff
webmaster@cherokee.org
CherokeeLink@cherokee.org
------------------------------------------------------------
TOC:
Cherokee Nation News
Cherokee Phoenix News
Cherokee Language
Other Links
Cultural Tidbits
-----------------------------------------------------------
Did you miss a newsletter?
Log into the web site and click on the newsletter link. If you have not registered with the cherokee.org web site then please do so at:
http://www.cherokee.org/SiteRegistration
-----------------------------------------------------------
**************************
***Cherokee Nation News***
**************************
Cherokee Nation Education Corporation Announces Scholarship Winners: 6/3/2008
(C) Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation recently awarded scholarships to several students for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic school year.
http://www.cherokee.org/news.aspx?id=2603
Cherokee Nation Provides Scholarship Opportunities: 6/3/2008
(C) Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for various scholarships, including undergraduate and graduate scholarships, through Friday, June 13.
http://www.cherokee.org/news.aspx?id=2604
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***Cherokee Phoenix News***
***************************
Cherokees fight back against freedmen legislation: 6/5/2008 8:42:02 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
The tribe has launched two Web sites discussing a 2007 referendum in which Cherokees decided to remove about 2,800 freedmen descendants and other non-Indians from tribal rolls as part of a new public relations campaign.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2916
Immersion kindergarten graduates: 6/5/2008 8:28:09 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Five students of the Cherokee Nation Immersion Program’s kindergarten class participated in their last event on May 29 as kindergarten students - graduation. Click here to watch video of the ceremony.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2915
Tribe honors citizens with leadership awards: 6/4/2008 7:57:32 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
The awards are given annually in recognition of Cherokee citizens who demonstrate leadership and a giving spirit within the CN and its communities.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2914
Clinton refuses to bow out of presidential race: 6/4/2008 7:52:25 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Hillary Rodham Clinton refused to bow out of the Democratic race Tuesday, hoping to maintain leverage as Barack Obama clinched the delegates needed to secure the party's nomination.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2913
Indian remains at Denver museum to be turned over to tribes: 6/4/2008 7:50:24 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
American Indian remains housed at the Colorado History Museum in Denver will be turned over to the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribes.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2912
Farmers see benefit to no-till drill: 6/3/2008 7:48:11 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
With the help of Rep. Jerry McPeak, D-Warner, and Sen. Earl Garrison, D-Muskogee, the state and the Cherokee and Creek nations put the money together to purchase a drill for county farmers.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2911
Crazy Horse Memorial turns 60: 6/3/2008 7:46:19 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest mountain carving, marks the 60th anniversary Tuesday of the first blast on the project that honors American Indians.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2910
Minority students’ dropout rates at crisis levels: 6/3/2008 7:44:41 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Dropout rates for minority students, especially Native-Americans, are at crisis levels in six Northwestern states.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2909
Illinois River bacteria exceeds limits: 6/2/2008 8:01:29 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
Analysis of water samples drawn from the Illinois River indicated levels of Enterococci and E. Coli exceeded federal water quality standards for the bacteria.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2908
Indian Citizenship Act signed into law 84-years ago today: 6/2/2008 7:58:13 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
On June 2, 1924, Congress passed a measure that was then signed by President Coolidge granting American citizenship to all U.S.-born American Indians.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2907
'Native America' getting new look: 6/2/2008 7:56:39 AM
(C) Cherokee Phoenix
The “Native America” logo that has adorned Oklahoma license plates for the past 15 years will be overhauled thanks to legislation awaiting Gov. Brad Henry’s signature.
http://www.cherokeephoenix.org/news/news.aspx?storyid=2906
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***************************
**** Cherokee Language ****
***************************
So how are we coming along with the adding to and using your Cherokee vocabulary? Are you ready for another set of words? If so...follow along to the next lesson...
http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=newsletter&date=6/6/2008#Lessons
Check out our Cherokee Learning Center! You can check out our interactive learning games, books, font converter and Syllabary chart. Make sure to have your volume on.
http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=culture&culture=games
-----------------------------------------------------------
*********************
**** Other Links ****
*********************
RSS Feed - http://rss.cherokee.org
Podcasts - http://podcasts.cherokee.org
E-Cards - http://ecards.cherokee.org
------------------------------------------------------------
**************************
**** Cultural Tidbits ****
**************************
1985: Wilma Mankiller fulfills remainder of Swimmer's term as principal chief; tribal councilor Councilor John A. Ketcher becomes deputy chief.
------------------------------------------------------------
******************
*** Local Area ***
******************
Come check out the Community Calendar:
http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=calendar
------------------------------------------------------------
I would like to thank all of you who have subscribed from the Cherokee Nation web site. We are working to bring more information about Cherokee Nation. The site will always undergo changes with added information, news and events. Please check back regularly.
------------------------------------------------------------
Wa-Do (Thank You)
Cherokee Nation
P.O.Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
918 456-0671
1-800-256-0671 (toll free In Oklahoma only)"