The original Cherokee musical shares the story of Ward, a legendary woman who was first honored in the 18th century as a Cherokee war woman but then as a peacemaker during the American Revolution.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. delivered his eighth and final State of the Nation Address Saturday as part of the 74th annual Cherokee National Holiday, reflecting on a transformative era of language revitalization, record housing investment, expanded health care and a strengthened defense of Cherokee sovereignty.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr, and Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner’s proposal to make the tribe’s primary artist support law permanent with a new Artist Resiliency Act advanced through the Council of the Cherokee Nation’s culture committee on Monday.

Cherokee Nation is sharing its rich history and thriving culture with students through education tours this fall. The free tours can be scheduled September – November, with reservations offered on a first come, first-served basis.