S7 • E1 Jan 30, 2022
The Cherokee language is sacred to our people and unfortunately, it's endangered. Learn about a special book, created to recognize our first-language speakers, that is having a greater impact than ever imagined. Meet Zebadiah Nofire, a young Cherokee comedian setting the stage for Native comedy. He uses his love of Cherokee family, language and stories to keep us laughing. Whitney Roach is a Cherokee storyteller, a former Miss Cherokee and an emerging young leader. She shares with us her favorite Cherokee story about the Water Spider and how it brought the first fire. In our Cherokee Almanac, we explore the image of Sequoyah, a well-known and beloved figure in Cherokee history for bringing literacy to our people. But how much do we really know about him? We take a closer look at the portrait behind nearly every present-day image of Sequoyah.
