46K views · 1.5K reactions | We love our traditional Cherokee stories! Roy Boney, who oversees the Cherokee Nation Language department, has created an illustrated version of the story of the Cherokees fleeing their home island on canoes. The narration is by Anna Sixkiller, and was originally recorded for an exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum in downtown Tahlequah. We hope you enjoy this story: | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians helped close tonight's #CherokeeDays reception at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian with a social dance featuring the three Cherokee tribes and visitors. Activities at the museum in Washington DC kick off Friday morning and continue Saturday and Sunday, so come say 'siyo if you're in the area! | Cherokee Nation

Tomorrow, March 20, is World Storytelling Day! Storytelling is an important piece of Cherokee culture and is a way for our traditions to be carried on to future generations. Take the time to learn the Cherokee word for “storytelling.” 🗣 | Visit Cherokee Nation

Happy Native American Heritage Month! Year round, we here at Visit Cherokee Nation strive to bring you authentic stories about Cherokee culture and history. Wherever you call home across the globe, we love to share our heritage with you. We have examples of Cherokee storytelling, discussions about history, interviews with artists and demonstrations of cultural activities available to watch anytime at YouTube.com/VisitCherokeeNation. | Visit Cherokee Nation