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Park Hill, Oklahoma - America has long been referred to as a "melting pot". Cultural diversity can be seen in almost every aspect of American life. One of the most prominent displays of this diversity is in the wide variety of food available. From cheeseburgers to sushi, the food gamut is endless.

One of the oldest forms of cooking in America comes from one of the country’s original groups of inhabitants, the Cherokee people. In order to keep this cooking tradition alive, the Cherokee Heritage Center is hosting a Traditional Cherokee Cooking class on Saturday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the center’s atrium.

In this hands-on class, Nadien McLemore Mehaney, a consultant and dietician for New Age Project, Inc., will explore nature’s cupboard of greens and goods as well as demonstrate the traditional and modern methods of Cherokee cooking. The $40 registration fee, which includes all materials, is due at the time of the class. Pre-registration is recommended due to limited seating.

This class is one of several hosted by the Cherokee Heritage Center, a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation and promotion of Cherokee history and culture. To learn more about upcoming Traditional Art Classes visit the CHC web site.

For more information on the Cherokee cooking class or to register, please call Tonia Hogner-Weavel, phone: 918-456-6007 (ext.31), or send e-mail to Education@CherokeeHeritage.org.

Related contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org