Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People
Season 10
"Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People" is an Emmy-winning documentary-style television show that showcases the authentic stories of the people, places, history, culture and language of the Cherokee Nation.
Where to Watch Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People • Season 10
12 Episodes
- Agalisiga: Music with a Cherokee Twist
E1Agalisiga: Music with a Cherokee TwistCountry musician Agalisiga "Chuj" Mackey shows the richness of the Cherokee language through his beautiful original songs. Written entirely in the Cherokee language, Chuj's music reaches ears that may have never heard Cherokee before while bringing pride to our speakers who live in the language every day. - Sitlenelvulisgeda Family Matters: Kathy Van Buskirk
E2Sitlenelvulisgeda Family Matters: Kathy Van BuskirkCherokee Basket Weaver Shares Memories of Family and Culture. Cherokee National Treasure Kathy Van Buskirk is renowned for her intricate, colorful basketry. Rooted in her community of Moodys, Oklahoma, she is deeply committed to family and culture and passing her knowledge down to future generations. - Cut from a Different Cloth, Wendell Cochran
E3Cut from a Different Cloth, Wendell CochranSometimes you have to travel back home to find your true calling. This was the case for Wendell Cochran, Cherokee National Treasure for Traditional Clothing. After costuming in the San Francisco theatre scene, Wendell brought his talents home to the Cherokee Nation. His invention of the "Tear Dress" has left an everlasting mark on Cherokee history and culture, being named as the official dress of the Cherokee Nation. Many years and thousands of garments later, the name Wendell Cochran remains synonymous with traditional Cherokee clothing. - Cooking Up Tradition with Charles Hopkins Smith
E4Cooking Up Tradition with Charles Hopkins SmithNothing brings people together quite like good food, and no one knows this better than Cherokee Nation citizen Charles Hopkins Smith. Following in his father's footsteps, Charles is a restaurateur, owning and operating Leo's BBQ in Oklahoma City. Carrying the Cherokee values and pride instilled in him by his grandmother, Charles is wholeheartedly dedicated to serving his community. - Weaving Words and Wampum: Cherokee History with Karen Coody Cooper
E5Weaving Words and Wampum: Cherokee History with Karen Coody CooperCherokee history is rich and complex, much like the career of author and artist Karen Coody Cooper. Karen's love of Cherokee history has been the guiding light of her diverse career, delving into the obscurities of our peoples' past and fueling one of Karen's greatest endeavors: revitalizing Cherokee Wampum. - Keeping the Fire Alive
E6Keeping the Fire AliveSteve Daugherty is a humble man dedicated to preserving our traditions and language. As a Cherokee National Treasure, Steve shares his knowledge of traditional weaponry and the Cherokee language while challenging Cherokee people to lift each other up and help each other. - Echoes of the Ancestors: Oakhill Stickball
E7Echoes of the Ancestors: Oakhill StickballCherokees have played stickball from time immemorial. Over the course of American history, colonization and forced assimilation stripped so much from Cherokee people. Today, the youth of Oakhill, a small Cherokee community near Jay, Oklahoma, yearn for cultural connection. They've answered the call of their ancestors and are proudly building the tradition of Oakhill stickball. - Voices Unfading: Cherokee Teacher Edna Sue Thompson
E8Voices Unfading: Cherokee Teacher Edna Sue ThompsonThe Cherokee Language is more than a form of communication. It holds our peoples' cultural identity. In the words of Cherokee National Treasure Edna Sue Thompson, "it is what makes us Cherokee." Sue is a first language Cherokee speaker and lifelong language educator. The onset of dementia forced her into retirement, but she remains a relentless advocate for our language. - Fearless by Nature, Storyteller by Choice - Roger Graham
E9Fearless by Nature, Storyteller by Choice - Roger GrahamRoger Graham has never been one to play it safe. A former gymnast and cliff diver, he's spent his life diving headfirst into the unknown both physically and creatively. As a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Roger has spent the last 20 years of his career telling the stories of Cherokee people. - Austin Allsup, a Musical Heritage
E10Austin Allsup, a Musical HeritageCherokee singer-songwriter Austin Allsup is a perfect example of how stories are passed from one hand to the next. Following in the footsteps of his father, Tommy Allsup, Austin has hit the stage and studio performing music all over the world. As a father himself, he passes on the wisdom he's gathered during his time on the road. - Amber Valletta, Beyond the Runway
E11Amber Valletta, Beyond the RunwayCherokee Nation citizen and supermodel Amber Valletta has walked the most prestigious runways in fashion. After 35 years in fashion, Amber is focusing her energy on sustainability and environmental activism, drawing on her Cherokee heritage for inspiration. - Leading Our People, Sharing Our Culture: Hastings ShadeE12
Leading Our People, Sharing Our Culture: Hastings ShadeAt the heart of Cherokee life ways lies community. Several great leaders have appeared through the annals of our nation's history, and the greatest ones leave legacies that our communities will remember for ages. Such is the case of Hastings Shade. A wealth of cultural knowledge and an advocate for all Cherokees, Hastings served our people as a Deputy Principal Chief, a Cherokee National Treasure, and a great friend.