83 reactions · 27 shares | The 1835 Treaty of New Echota forced the Cherokee to give up their lands and move west on the Trail of Tears, but it also guaranteed the tribe the right to send a delegate to Congress. Learn more about the treaty promise that remains binding today, and call on Congress to seat Kim Teehee as the Cherokee Nation delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

3.9K reactions · 1.3K shares | The 1835 Treaty of New Echota forced the Cherokee to give up their lands and move west on the Trail of Tears, but it also guaranteed the tribe the right to send a delegate to Congress. Learn more about the treaty promise that remains binding today, and call on Congress to seat Kim Teehee as the Cherokee Nation delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

Spirituality plays a vital role in Cherokee culture. Learn the Cherokee word for “The Creator” today. | Visit Cherokee Nation

The feather, particularly bald and golden eagle feathers, are of great cultural significance and value to the Cherokee people. They are used in ceremonies, storytelling, and other lifeways unique to our people. The Cherokee Word of the Week is “feather.” | Visit Cherokee Nation