SettingsCherokee people
Allison Hedge Coke
Allison Adelle Hedge Coke is an American Book Award-winning American/Canadian poet of mixed Wendat/Huron/Metis/Tsalagi/ Creek/French Canadian/Portuguese/Irish/Scot/English ancestry.
Allison Adelle Hedge Coke is an American Book Award-winning American/Canadian poet of mixed Wendat/Huron/Metis/Tsalagi/ Creek/French Canadian/Portuguese/Irish/Scot/English ancestry.
Amanda Crowe
Amanda Crowe was an Eastern Band Cherokee woodcarver and educator from Cherokee, North Carolina.
Amanda Crowe was an Eastern Band Cherokee woodcarver and educator from Cherokee, North Carolina.
Amber Littlejohn
Amber Littlejohn (born July 6, 1975) is an IFBB professional figure competitor from the United States.
Amber Littlejohn (born July 6, 1975) is an IFBB professional figure competitor from the United States.
America Meredith
America Meredith is a Swedish-Cherokee painter, printmaker, and lecturer living in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
America Meredith is a Swedish-Cherokee painter, printmaker, and lecturer living in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Andrea Smith (academic)
Andrea Lee Smith is a Cherokee intellectual, feminist, and anti-violence activist.
Andrea Lee Smith is a Cherokee intellectual, feminist, and anti-violence activist.
Barbara McAlister (opera singer)
Barbara McAlister is an internationally acclaimed mezzo soprano Native American opera singer from Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Barbara McAlister is an internationally acclaimed mezzo soprano Native American opera singer from Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Bill John Baker
Bill John Baker is Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, elected in October 2011.
Bill John Baker is Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, elected in October 2011.
Billy Walkabout
Billy Walkabout (March 31, 1949 - March 7, 2007) is thought to be the most decorated Native American soldier of the Vietnam War.
Billy Walkabout (March 31, 1949 - March 7, 2007) is thought to be the most decorated Native American soldier of the Vietnam War.
Brooks-McFarland Feud
The Brooks–McFarland Feud was a family feud that took place between 1896 and 1902, in what is now the state of Oklahoma.
The Brooks–McFarland Feud was a family feud that took place between 1896 and 1902, in what is now the state of Oklahoma.
Bud Adams
Kenneth Stanley "Bud" Adams, Jr. (born January 3, 1923) is the owner of the Tennessee Titans' National Football League franchise.
Kenneth Stanley "Bud" Adams, Jr. (born January 3, 1923) is the owner of the Tennessee Titans' National Football League franchise.
Carl T. Fischer
Carl T. Fischer was a Native American jazz pianist and composer.
Carl T. Fischer was a Native American jazz pianist and composer.
Charles George
Charles George was a U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat on November 30, 1952, during the Korean War.
Charles George was a U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat on November 30, 1952, during the Korean War.
Cher
Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist.
Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist.
Chickamauga Cherokee
The Chickamauga, or Lower, Cherokee, were a band of Cherokee who supported Great Britain at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War.
The Chickamauga, or Lower, Cherokee, were a band of Cherokee who supported Great Britain at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War.
Chickamauga Indian
The Chickamauga or Lower Cherokee, were a band of Cherokee who supported Great Britain at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War.
The Chickamauga or Lower Cherokee, were a band of Cherokee who supported Great Britain at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War.
Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance
Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance (December 1, 1890 – March 20, 1932), born Sylvester Clark Long, was an American journalist, writer and actor from Winston-Salem, North Carolina who became in...
Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance (December 1, 1890 – March 20, 1932), born Sylvester Clark Long, was an American journalist, writer and actor from Winston-Salem, North Carolina who became in...
Chief Tahachee
Chief Tahachee (born Jeff Davis Tahchee Cypert, March 4, 1904 – June 9, 1978) was an Old Settler Cherokee Indian who was an author, a stage actor, a film extra, and a vaudeville perf...
Chief Tahachee (born Jeff Davis Tahchee Cypert, March 4, 1904 – June 9, 1978) was an Old Settler Cherokee Indian who was an author, a stage actor, a film extra, and a vaudeville perf...
Clement V. Rogers
Clement Vann Rogers (1839–1911) was a Cherokee senator and judge in Indian Territory.
Clement Vann Rogers (1839–1911) was a Cherokee senator and judge in Indian Territory.
Clu Gulager
Clu Gulager is an American television and film actor and director.
Clu Gulager is an American television and film actor and director.
Craig Womack
Craig Womack is an author and professor of Native American literature.
Craig Womack is an author and professor of Native American literature.
Cuhtahlatah
Cuhtahlatah was a Cherokee woman who lived during the period of the American Revolutionary War.
Cuhtahlatah was a Cherokee woman who lived during the period of the American Revolutionary War.
Daniel Heath Justice
Daniel Heath Justice is a U.S.-born Canadian citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the author of Our Fire Survives the Storm: A Cherokee Literary History (2006) (University of Minnesota Press)...
Daniel Heath Justice is a U.S.-born Canadian citizen of the Cherokee Nation and the author of Our Fire Survives the Storm: A Cherokee Literary History (2006) (University of Minnesota Press)...
David Brown (translator)
David Brown was a Cherokee clergyman and translator.
David Brown was a Cherokee clergyman and translator.
David Cornsilk
David Cornsilk (born February 10, 1959) is the managing editor of the Cherokee Observer, an independent newspaper, and one of the founders of the Cherokee National Party.
David Cornsilk (born February 10, 1959) is the managing editor of the Cherokee Observer, an independent newspaper, and one of the founders of the Cherokee National Party.
Delaney Gibson
Delaney Gibson (born July 10, 19??) is an American singer-songwriter, who has recorded two solo albums, The Worst Kind of Way and her more recent Hurricanes and Forget Me Nots, the latte...
Delaney Gibson (born July 10, 19??) is an American singer-songwriter, who has recorded two solo albums, The Worst Kind of Way and her more recent Hurricanes and Forget Me Nots, the latte...
Elias Cornelius Boudinot
Elias Cornelius Boudinot was a delegate to the Arkansas secession convention, a colonel in the Confederate States Army, and a territorial representative in the Confederate Congress.
Elias Cornelius Boudinot was a delegate to the Arkansas secession convention, a colonel in the Confederate States Army, and a territorial representative in the Confederate Congress.
Florence Owens Thompson
Florence Owens Thompson, born Florence Leona Christie, was the subject of Dorothea Lange's photo Migrant Mother, an iconic image of the Great Depression.
Florence Owens Thompson, born Florence Leona Christie, was the subject of Dorothea Lange's photo Migrant Mother, an iconic image of the Great Depression.
Franklin Gritts
Franklin Gritts, also known as Oau Nah Jusah, or They Have Returned, (August 8, 1915 – November 8, 1996) was a Cherokee artist best known for his contributions to the "Golden Era" of N...
Franklin Gritts, also known as Oau Nah Jusah, or They Have Returned, (August 8, 1915 – November 8, 1996) was a Cherokee artist best known for his contributions to the "Golden Era" of N...
Harriet R. Gold Boudinot
Harriet Ruggles Gold Boudinot was the wife of the Cherokee Indian leader Elias Boudinot, the editor of the Cherokee Nation newspaper The Cherokee Phoenix.
Harriet Ruggles Gold Boudinot was the wife of the Cherokee Indian leader Elias Boudinot, the editor of the Cherokee Nation newspaper The Cherokee Phoenix.
Hawk Littlejohn
Hawk Littlejohn (June 12, 1941 – December 14, 2000) was perhaps the greatest contemporary Native American flute maker.
Hawk Littlejohn (June 12, 1941 – December 14, 2000) was perhaps the greatest contemporary Native American flute maker.
James Arcene
James Arcene was the youngest child sentenced to death, who was subsequently executed for his crime, in the United States.
James Arcene was the youngest child sentenced to death, who was subsequently executed for his crime, in the United States.
James Dillet Freeman
James Dillet Freeman (1912 – April 9, 2003) was a poet and a minister of the Unity Church, a New Thought denomination.
James Dillet Freeman (1912 – April 9, 2003) was a poet and a minister of the Unity Church, a New Thought denomination.
James Vann
James Vann (ca. 1765–68 – February 19, 1809) was an influential Cherokee leader, one of the triumvirate with Major Ridge and Charles R. Hicks, who led the Upper Towns of East Tennessee and North...
James Vann (ca. 1765–68 – February 19, 1809) was an influential Cherokee leader, one of the triumvirate with Major Ridge and Charles R. Hicks, who led the Upper Towns of East Tennessee and North...
Jay Red Eagle
Jay Red Eagle is a Native American flautist and Native American artist whose businesses include lines of music clothing called Nashville Threads and M.T. Medicine Bottle.
Jay Red Eagle is a Native American flautist and Native American artist whose businesses include lines of music clothing called Nashville Threads and M.T. Medicine Bottle.
Jesse Chisholm
Jesse Chisholm was an Indian trader, guide, and interpreter, born in the Hiwassee region of Tennessee, probably in 1805 or 1806.
Jesse Chisholm was an Indian trader, guide, and interpreter, born in the Hiwassee region of Tennessee, probably in 1805 or 1806.
John Leak Springston
John Leak Springston (1844–1929), a Cherokee, is best known as an Indian activist; during his life he was a Cherokee Interpreter, Editor, Lawyer, and Keetoowah Revivalist.
John Leak Springston (1844–1929), a Cherokee, is best known as an Indian activist; during his life he was a Cherokee Interpreter, Editor, Lawyer, and Keetoowah Revivalist.
John Martin Thompson
John Martin Thompson (1829–1907), Lumberman, civic leader, was born in the old Cherokee Nation prior to removal in what is now Cass County, Georgia.
John Martin Thompson (1829–1907), Lumberman, civic leader, was born in the old Cherokee Nation prior to removal in what is now Cass County, Georgia.
John Rollin Ridge
John Rollin Ridge, a member of the Cherokee tribe, is considered the first Native American novelist.
John Rollin Ridge, a member of the Cherokee tribe, is considered the first Native American novelist.
John Tyler Hammons
John Tyler Hammons (born September 4, 1988) is the 47th and current Mayor of Muskogee, a city of about 40,000 people in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
John Tyler Hammons (born September 4, 1988) is the 47th and current Mayor of Muskogee, a city of about 40,000 people in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
Joseph J. Clark
Admiral Joseph James "Jocko" Clark, USN was an admiral in the United States Navy, who commanded aircraft carriers during World War II. A native of Oklahoma, Clark was a member of the Cherokee tribe.
Admiral Joseph James "Jocko" Clark, USN was an admiral in the United States Navy, who commanded aircraft carriers during World War II. A native of Oklahoma, Clark was a member of the Cherokee tribe.
Joseph L. Erb
Joseph Erb (b. 1974) is a Native American computer animator, educator, and artist enrolled in the Cherokee Nation.
Joseph Erb (b. 1974) is a Native American computer animator, educator, and artist enrolled in the Cherokee Nation.
K.A. Gilliland
K. A. Gilliland is a Cherokee Nation citizen and the current executive director of the Cherokee Nation Foundation.
K. A. Gilliland is a Cherokee Nation citizen and the current executive director of the Cherokee Nation Foundation.
Kimberly Teehee
Kimberly Teehee is the current senior policy adviser for Native American affairs in the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama.
Kimberly Teehee is the current senior policy adviser for Native American affairs in the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama.
Leon Polk Smith
Leon Polk Smith (1906-1996) was an American painter.
Leon Polk Smith (1906-1996) was an American painter.
Linda Boyden
Linda Boyden is a Cherokee poet and children's books writer.
Linda Boyden is a Cherokee poet and children's books writer.
Litefoot
Gary Paul Davis, better known by his stage name Litefoot, is a Native American rapper and the founder of the Red Vinyl record label.
Gary Paul Davis, better known by his stage name Litefoot, is a Native American rapper and the founder of the Red Vinyl record label.
Louis W. Ballard
Louis W. Ballard was a Native American composer, educator, author, artist, and journalist.
Louis W. Ballard was a Native American composer, educator, author, artist, and journalist.
Lynn Riggs
Rollie Lynn Riggs was an author, poet and playwright born on a farm near Claremore, Oklahoma.
Rollie Lynn Riggs was an author, poet and playwright born on a farm near Claremore, Oklahoma.
Marilou Awiakta
Marilou Awiakta is an Eastern Band Cherokee author.
Marilou Awiakta is an Eastern Band Cherokee author.
Martha Berry (artist)
Martha Berry is a Cherokee beadwork artist, who has been highly influential in reviving traditional Cherokee and Southeastern beadwork, particularly techniques from the pre-Removal period.
Martha Berry is a Cherokee beadwork artist, who has been highly influential in reviving traditional Cherokee and Southeastern beadwork, particularly techniques from the pre-Removal period.
Methoataske
Methoataske (or Methoataaskee, meaning "One who
Lays Eggs in the Sand") was the mother of Tecumseh, the famous Shawnee leader.
Methoataske (or Methoataaskee, meaning "One who
Lays Eggs in the Sand") was the mother of Tecumseh, the famous Shawnee leader.
Mike Dart
Mike Dart is a Native American artist of the Cherokee Nation, who is one of the few Western Cherokee men who specialize in Cherokee basketry.
Mike Dart is a Native American artist of the Cherokee Nation, who is one of the few Western Cherokee men who specialize in Cherokee basketry.
N. Scott Momaday
Navarre Scott Momaday is a Kiowa-Cherokee Pulitzer Prize-winning writer from Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Navarre Scott Momaday is a Kiowa-Cherokee Pulitzer Prize-winning writer from Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Ned Christie's War
Ned Cristies War is a term that has been used to descibe the overall confrontation between American lawmen and the Cherokee renegade Ned Christie.
Ned Cristies War is a term that has been used to descibe the overall confrontation between American lawmen and the Cherokee renegade Ned Christie.
Norma Smallwood
Norma Descygne Smallwood (May 12, 1909 – May 8, 1966) captured first place in both the bather's review and the evening gown contest and the following evening was crowned Miss America 1926.
Norma Descygne Smallwood (May 12, 1909 – May 8, 1966) captured first place in both the bather's review and the evening gown contest and the following evening was crowned Miss America 1926.
Robert J. Conley
Robert J. Conley (born 1940) is a Cherokee author and enrolled member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe of American Indians.
Robert J. Conley (born 1940) is a Cherokee author and enrolled member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe of American Indians.
Ross Swimmer
Ross O. Swimmer is the Special Trustee for American Indians at the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Ross O. Swimmer is the Special Trustee for American Indians at the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Roy Boney Jr.
Roy Boney, Jr. (b. Dec, 1st, 1978) is a full blood Cherokee comic artist, fine artist, computer animator and language preservationist from Locust Grove, Oklahoma and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
Roy Boney, Jr. (b. Dec, 1st, 1978) is a full blood Cherokee comic artist, fine artist, computer animator and language preservationist from Locust Grove, Oklahoma and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
Sam Bradford
Samuel Jacob Bradford is an American football quarterback for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League.
Samuel Jacob Bradford is an American football quarterback for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League.
Sam Claphan
Sam "Sammy" Jack Claphan (born October 10, 1956 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma) attended high school at Stilwell High School in Stilwell, Oklahoma.
Sam "Sammy" Jack Claphan (born October 10, 1956 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma) attended high school at Stilwell High School in Stilwell, Oklahoma.
Sharon Irla
Sharon Irla (born 1957) is an award-winning, Cherokee artist, enrolled in the Cherokee Nation.
Sharon Irla (born 1957) is an award-winning, Cherokee artist, enrolled in the Cherokee Nation.
Sonny Sixkiller
Alex L. "Sonny" Sixkiller is a former American football player and current sports commentator.
Alex L. "Sonny" Sixkiller is a former American football player and current sports commentator.
Talmadge Davis
Talmadge Davis was a Cherokee artist, who explored historical and military themes in his highly naturalistic paintings.
Talmadge Davis was a Cherokee artist, who explored historical and military themes in his highly naturalistic paintings.
Thaddeus Strassberger
Thaddeus Strassberger is a celebrated American opera director and scenic designer.
Thaddeus Strassberger is a celebrated American opera director and scenic designer.
The Jody Brown Indian Family
The Jody Brown Indian Family (JBIF) was a professional Southern Gospel group from Robbinsville, NC. The family recorded on the Crossroads Recording Label.
The Jody Brown Indian Family (JBIF) was a professional Southern Gospel group from Robbinsville, NC. The family recorded on the Crossroads Recording Label.
Thomas King (novelist)
Thomas King, CM is a noted novelist and broadcaster who most often writes about North America's First Nations and is an outspoken advocate for First Nations causes.
Thomas King, CM is a noted novelist and broadcaster who most often writes about North America's First Nations and is an outspoken advocate for First Nations causes.
Tom Starr
Thomas Starr (1813–1890) was a Cherokee in the American West, who was declared an outlaw by his tribe in an internal conflict over treaties with the United States government.
Thomas Starr (1813–1890) was a Cherokee in the American West, who was declared an outlaw by his tribe in an internal conflict over treaties with the United States government.
Tom Threepersons
Tom Threepersons (1889—1969) was a Cherokee lawman, who is considered to have been one of the last of what were considered to be gunfighters.
Tom Threepersons (1889—1969) was a Cherokee lawman, who is considered to have been one of the last of what were considered to be gunfighters.
Valerie Red-Horse
Valerie Red-Horse (born 1959 in California) is an American Indian actress and author of claimed Cherokee/Sioux heritage.
Valerie Red-Horse (born 1959 in California) is an American Indian actress and author of claimed Cherokee/Sioux heritage.
Virginia Stroud
Virginia Alice Stroud (born 1951) is a Cherokee-Muscogee Creek painter from Oklahoma.
Virginia Alice Stroud (born 1951) is a Cherokee-Muscogee Creek painter from Oklahoma.
Wes Studi
Wesley "Wes" Studi is a Cherokee actor, who has earned notability for his portrayal of Native Americans in film.
Wesley "Wes" Studi is a Cherokee actor, who has earned notability for his portrayal of Native Americans in film.
Will Rogers
William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor.
William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor.
Will Rogers, Jr.
William Vann Rogers, generally known as Will Rogers, Jr., was a son of legendary humorist Will Rogers and his wife, the former Betty Blake.
William Vann Rogers, generally known as Will Rogers, Jr., was a son of legendary humorist Will Rogers and his wife, the former Betty Blake.