Upcoming 57th Annual Cherokee National Holiday

Upcoming 57th Annual Cherokee National Holiday

Upcoming 57th Annual Cherokee National Holiday
CherokeeLink Newsletter
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AOL - 7/24/2009 Newsletter
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Osiyo,

Planning is well underway for the 57th Annual Cherokee National Holiday. The holiday is approaching quickly and you can take part in all the festivities. With more than fifty exciting events scheduled to take place in and around Tahlequah over the Labor Day weekend, the Holiday is one of the largest festivals in the region. It is entirely volunteer-driven and is the largest venue in the world in which to find authentic Cherokee arts, food, history and culture. To learn more about Cherokee National Holiday visit http://holiday.cherokee.org.

If you are interesting in participating in any of the events, please remember to look for the entry form deadlines. Many of these forms are posted on the Web site at http://holiday.cherokee.org/Downloads/tabid/2584/Default.aspx.

Wado! (Thank you)
Cherokee Nation
P.O.Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
918 453-5000
communications@cherokee.org

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***Cherokee Nation News***
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Quilters and Quilt Lovers Invited to Cherokee National Holiday Show: 7/23/2009 8:41:00 AM
(C) Cherokee Nation
As a traditional art form that is both beautiful and practical, the quilt has a special place in the memories of many people. The Cherokee Nation is inviting quilters to showcase their creations during the 57th annual Cherokee National Holiday quilt show to be held over Labor Day weekend in Tahlequah.

http://www.cherokee.org/news.aspx?id=2948

Cherokee Holiday Fast-Pitch Tournament Looking for Teams: 7/21/2009 5:08:00 PM
(C) Cherokee Nation
Softball enthusiasts are invited to show off their skills and enjoy a weekend of competitive fun by entering the fast-pitch softball tournament held in conjunction with the 57th annual Cherokee National Holiday. The fast-pitch tournament will be held the weekend before the Holiday from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30, at the Cherokee Nation softball complex, located next to Sequoyah Schools.

http://www.cherokee.org/news.aspx?id=2946

Cherokee Nation Program Helps Participants Save for the Future: 7/21/2009 2:12:00 PM
(C) Cherokee Nation
Saving for the future isn’t always easy. A Cherokee Nation program can help Native Americans better establish themselves financially by offering matching funds to those who are setting aside money in savings.
http://www.cherokee.org/news.aspx?id=2945

Cherokee Nation to Host Mayes County Back to School Event: 7/21/2009
(C) Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation will host a special “Back to School” event for Cherokee children in Mayes County and surrounding areas. The event will be held Monday, August 3, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the OSU Extension Office located two miles east of Pryor just off Highway 20, at 2212 Northeast 1st Street.
http://www.cherokee.org/news.aspx?id=2947

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Following the adoption of the 1827 Constitution, we began exercising our authority as a government, for example, charging tolls on roads and ferries. A Supreme Court Building was built at New Echota.