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History and Celebration Part of Annual Labor Day Events
Monday, August 26, 2024
Cherokee Nation
Every Labor Day weekend marks a special time for reflection and celebration by Cherokees. The Cherokee National Holiday recognizes the 1839 signing of the Cherokee Nation Constitution, which formally established our government in Indian Territory.
This year, the Cherokee Nation has an additional reason to commemorate our collective history. As we gather to celebrate the 72nd Cherokee National Holiday, we also mark the opening of a groundbreaking new exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum: “One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal.”
This exhibit, which runs through March, offers a profound exploration of our Nation’s remarkable journey of reunification following the devastating forced removal in the 1830s. It tells how the Cherokee people endured the Trail of Tears and other immense challenges, yet still managed to overcome our divisions to rebuild a strong, united nation.
Cherokee Removal was a complex ordeal that brought division among Cherokee people. A new exhibit, “One Land, One Nation:…
Posted by Cherokee National History Museum on Tuesday, July 23, 2024
We may be reaching the end of the 71st Cherokee National Holiday, but it was such a pleasure celebrating with you all! 💗🪶 Check out some events you might've missed during this busy Holiday weekend!
Posted by Cherokee National Holiday on Sunday, September 3, 2023
Chuck Hoskin Jr.
is the 18th elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the largest Indian
tribe in the United States. He is only the second elected Principal Chief of the
Cherokee Nation from Vinita, the first being Thomas Buffington, who served from
1899-1903. Prior to being elected Principal Chief, Hoskin served as the tribe’s
Secretary of State. He also formerly served as a member of the Council of the
Cherokee Nation, representing District 11 for six years.
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