Yoga Classes

 October 1

Yoga classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Woody Hair Community Center in Kenwood at various times. Join yoga instructor Zoe Pippin on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. for senior chair yoga and 11:45 a.m. for regular yoga and on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. for regular yoga and 6:30 p.m. for deep stretch yoga.

Small Business Power Hour

 October 2

Stop by the Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub every Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for free small business workshops. This will be a weekly discussion of all things small business and entrepreneurship, and will include guest speakers, business development discussions, networking and more. The Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub is located on the second floor of the Cort Mall, 215 S. Muskogee Ave., in downtown Tahlequah. These weekly discussions can be attended in person or remotely. Learn more and register your spot at https://bit.ly/CherokeeHub.

Photo ID Event

 October 3

Need a Cherokee Nation photo ID? Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration will be set up from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Owasso High School in Owasso to create photo IDs for Cherokee citizens. Citizens who wish to come should bring an up-to-date driver’s license or other government photo ID. Cherokee Vote, along with other Cherokee Nation programs and services, will also be in attendance. To ensure timely processing, citizens should arrive no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event. Learn more here.

Sequoyah High School Theatre Presents...

 October 5

The Sequoyah High School Theatre Department will present “(I)sland T(rap)” at 7 p.m. at The Place Where They Play gymnasium in Tahlequah. This one-act play is written by Austin Dean Ashford and directed by Amanda Ray. Admission is $5, and refreshments will be provided.

Haunt-A-Week

 October 6

The Greasy Community Center in Bunch will be hosting a Haunt-A-Week event beginning at 7 p.m. with a costume contest, Halloween-themed bingo games and dinner. Costume contest winner will receive a $50 gift card. Dinner will be $10, and attendees can choose from metloaf or pot roast. For more information, contact Carrie Burnett at 918-575-6113 or Whitney Deerinwater at 405-338-5781.

Innovation Hub

 October 7

Join the Cherokee Nation Commerce Innovation Hub for a cybersecurity summit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tahlequah Armory Municipal Building. Small-business owners can learn about prevention strategies, effective post-attack responses, and gain insights from a panel of experts on safeguarding financial assets. This event, which is $20 and includes lunch, is co-hosted by the Cherokee Nation Innovation Hub, Northeastern State University Continuing Education Department, and the Tahlequah Regional Development Authority. Limited space is available, and doors open at 9:30 a.m. Register here.

Cherokee Nation Angel Project

 October 8

The Cherokee Nation Angel Project will begin accepting applications beginning Oct. 8 through Friday, Oct. 25. Apply online at gadugiportal.cherokee.org. Those needing assistance with the application can call 918-453-5058. Applicants will need to provide proof of income and proof of residency.

Free Monthly Luncheon

 October 10

All fluent Cherokee speakers are invited to a free monthly luncheon held from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. every second Thursday of the month and hosted by the Cherokee Nation Language Department at the Durbin Feeling Language Center in Tahlequah. Gather for fellowship, a free lunch and door prizes. For more information, please call 918-207-4901 or email language@cherokee.org.

Photo Id Event

 October 10

Need a Cherokee Nation photo ID? Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration will be set up from 3 to 7 p.m. at the No-We-Ta Cherokee Community Center in Nowata to create photo IDs for Cherokee citizens. Citizens who wish to come should bring an up-to-date driver’s license or other government photo ID. Cherokee Vote, along with other Cherokee Nation programs and services, will also be in attendance. To ensure timely processing, citizens should arrive no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event. Learn more here.

Cherokee Art Market

 October 12-13

Visit Cherokee Nation is pleased to present the 19th Annual Cherokee Art Market, October 12 – 13, 2024, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Here, more than 150 nationally renowned artists, representing tribes from across the United States, will gather to compete for prizes and offer their work for sale. The Cherokee Art Market is your opportunity to collect the newest works from elite Native artists and immerse yourself in Native creativity. Visit here for more information.

Indigenous Peoples Day

 October 14

Cherokee Nation’s W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex, health centers, and satellite offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital emergency department and other emergency services will remain open.

Cherokee Artist Workshop

 October 15

MaryBeth Timothy, a Cherokee Artist and co-owner of MoonHawk Art, is leading a class with techniques and strategies on how to boost your art business and reach more customers through product diversity. Join the two-hour class to discover tips and best practices on sublimation, print-on-demand, licensing, illustrating, surface design and education, and how each facet will benefit your art business. Discover how important product diversity is to significantly increasing revenue streams and broadening a customer base. All are welcome to join this free workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cherokee Arts Center in downtown Tahlequah. Register here. For more information, go to VisitCherokeeNation.com.

Breastfeeding Class

 October 16

Cherokee Nation Public Health is hosting a breastfeeding class from 1 to 3 p.m. in Conference Rooms A & B at the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah. Participants can learn about WIC, breastfeeding techniques and more. Partners are welcome. This class will be held every third Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact 539-234-3250.

Tobacco & Vaping Cession Course

 October 16

Cherokee Nation Public Health is launching a free and virtual seven-week tobacco and vaping cession course. Classes will be held every Wednesday at noon and 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. This course is open to everyone, Native and non-Native, who is 18 years or older and ready to commit to being tobacco free. For scheduling or to learn more about the course, contact Public Health Program Coordinator Mandy Russell at miranda-russell@cherokee.org or 918-506-7274.

Falling into Fun Cherokee Cultural Fair

 October 17

Enjoy fall fun and Cherokee culture from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Larry Adair Building at the Adair County Fairgrounds in Stilwell. Learn traditional games, like stickball, marbles and archery, and enjoy traditional storytelling from Robert Lewis and Christy Sequichie. Lunch will be provided. A free fishing pole will be given to the first 100 kids who register. Registration opens at 9 a.m. for TANF and Native families. For more information, contact 918-453-5555, ext. 5827.

At-Large Meeting

 October 19

Cherokee Nation is hosting an at-large meeting for Cherokee citizens living in or near Anaheim, California. Be sure to join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall Elementary School, 2066 Falmouth Ave., in Anaheim for this exciting meeting with cultural presentations and demonstrations. Visit with Cherokee Nation leaders and enjoy a free lunch. Tribal Registration will be on site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Registration will stop accepting applications for photo IDs 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be in attendance to assist citizens. For questions regarding the event, call 918-207-4963.

At-Large Meeting

 October 20

Cherokee Nation is hosting an at-large meeting for Cherokee citizens living in or near San Diego, California. Be sure to join us from noon to 4 p.m. at Admiral Baker Park, picnic area 1 & 2, in San Diego for this exciting meeting with cultural presentations and demonstrations. Visit with Cherokee Nation leaders and enjoy a free lunch. Tribal Registration will be on site for photo IDs and citizenship applications. Registration will stop accepting applications for photo IDs 30 minutes before the end of the event. Education Services and Cherokee Vote will also be in attendance to assist citizens. For questions regarding the event, call 918-207-4963.

Photo ID Event

 October 24

Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration will be set up from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa to create photo IDs for Cherokee citizens. Citizens who wish to come should bring an up-to-date driver’s license or other government photo ID. Cherokee Vote, along with other Cherokee Nation programs and services, will also be in attendance. To ensure timely processing, citizens should arrive no later than 30 minutes before the end of the event. Learn more here.

Bingo Night

 October 24

All veterans are invited to a bingo night hosted by Cherokee Nation’s Office of Veteran Affairs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cherokee Nation Veterans Center, next to the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah. Bingo prizes and dinner will be provided. Veterans may bring one guest over the age of 18. For more information, contact 918-772-4166.

Halloween Movie Night

 October 24

The Greasy Community Center in Bunch will be hosting a Halloween movie night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. All are welcome to this free event. Popcorn, candy, drinks and snacks will be $1 each. Attendees are welcome to bring a comfy chair or blanket. For more information, contact Carrie Burnett at 918-575-6113 or Whitney Deerinwater at 405-338-5781.

Halloween Carnival

 October 26

The Greasy Community Center in Bunch will be throwing a Halloween carnival from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with games and fun for all. All ages are invited, costumes are not required, and many prizes will be available. For more information, contact Carrie Burnett at 918-575-6113 or Whitney Deerinwater at 405-338-5781.

Fall Harvest

 October 26

On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will host a day of fun for all ages: Fall Harvest. Take your friends and family along to enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, cultural demonstrations and artisan goods available to purchase. Visit here for more information.

College Fair

 October 31

Cherokee Nation College Resources will be hosting a college fair from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Chota Center in Tahlequah. Presentations will be given, and representatives from colleges and universities, as well as the U.S. Armed Forces, will set up booths to visit with students. Dinner will be provided. For more information, contact 918-718-5959.

SkasdiCon

 November 9

SkasdiCon is the Indigenous comic and pop culture convention of Cherokee Nation. Now in its third year, SkasdiCon celebrates Indigenous contributions to art, comics, games, film and television. This fun-filled day in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, features artist booths, engaging panel discussions, new film+tv screenings, free tabletop games to play and a family-friendly cosplay competition. Don’t miss SkasdiCon Vol. III on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024! For more information, visit skasdicon.com.

Woven Legacies: Carrying a Cherokee Tradition

 May 24–November 3, 2024

Thanks to countless unknown Cherokee women and men through the ages, Cherokee traditional basketry has endured despite centuries of tragedy, loss and turmoil. Basket weaving is still prolific among Cherokee people who learned their skills from elders knowledgeable in the natural materials and techniques used by our ancestors to build practical, often beautiful, works of art. While basketry now is focused largely on artistry, the old ways are still revered. “Woven Legacies: Carrying a Cherokee Tradition” looks at the history, art and people of Cherokee basketry and the presence of community support to continue this expression for generations to come.

Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.

Ned Christie: The Man From Wauhillau

 June 18, 2024 – November 01, 2025

The Cherokee people know Ned Christie as a patriot who stood up for tribal sovereignty in the last decades before the allotment of Cherokee lands. Since the late 1800s, others – often non-Cherokees – have told stories of a reckless Indian outlaw who murdered a deputy U.S. Marshal and spread fear far and wide. Using recent scholarship, a new exhibit looks at Christie’s life and finds a more nuanced portrait of a man who served his Nation and ultimately met a violent end at the hands of his accusers.

Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.

One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal

 July 30, 2024 – March 1, 2025

In early 1839, Cherokee people began arriving in a new land west of the Mississippi River, but they were not alone. After the long, cold journey of Cherokee Removal, they were met by Cherokees who emigrated prior to the Treaty of New Echota (1835) and those who arrived after its ratification. Three groups with different experiences of Cherokee Removal reunited following the diaspora caused by U.S. Indian removal policies. Despite their grievances, Cherokee people created a union that was foundational to the future of the Cherokee Nation. “One Land, One Nation: Cherokee Unification After Removal” explores that pivotal time 185 years ago.

Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.

Cherokee Highflier: The Life and Career of Wauhillau LaHay

 August 13, 2024 – June 28, 2025

A new exhibit, “Cherokee Highflier: The Life and Career of Wauhillau LaHay,” explores the fascinating life and work of Cherokee Nation citizen Wauhillau LaHay. Starting her journalism career as a teenager in Muskogee, LaHay took to the sky as a pilot in 1929 writing about aviation and interviewing its biggest celebrities. Following a successful career in radio and publicity working with some of Hollywood’s greatest legends, LaHay reported on the First Ladies of the White House in the 1960s and 1970s. This exhibit, on display at the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum, 122 Keetoowah St., in Tahlequah, is on display through June 28, 2025. Admission to the museum is free and is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.

Harry Oosahwee: Tending the Flame

 September 17, 2024 – January 11, 2025

Harry Oosahwee is a Cherokee National Treasure, award-winning artist and first-language Cherokee speaker. Harry’s versatile art and talent is showcased across many forms of media. A new exhibit looks at his artwork and influences – from watching his mother model native clay to painting under the guidance of Bacone College’s Flatstyle school of art with Dick West to sculpting Cherokee traditional forms out of stone.

Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.

Jeff Edwards: The Future Will Be Cherokee

 October 18, 2024 – April 20, 2025

“Jeff Edwards: The Future Will Be Cherokee” merges Cherokee culture with contemporary imagery in the newest exhibition at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in downtown Tahlequah. The public art display is now open and features 13 large-scale reproductions of some of Edwards’ most recognized works, such as “Sequoyah Warhol” and “Cherokee on the Brain.” Cherokee Nation citizen Jeff Edwards is an award-winning graphic artist who draws inspiration from his life and career. Edwards’ art is featured at many Cherokee Nation sites, including the Durbin Feeling Language Center, where he works alongside Cherokee speakers.

Read more at Visit Cherokee Nation.