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TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – Planning and development is currently underway for the 54th Annual Cherokee National Holiday held each year during the Labor Day weekend in Tahlequah.
This year’s theme is “The Cherokee Nation Continues in Full Force and Effect,” in commemoration of the Act of 1906. This act provided that the tribal constitutional governments of the Five Tribes should continue “in full force and effect,” thus ensuring continuous tribal sovereignty.
“It’s a great myth that the Five Tribes-and tribes in Oklahoma-went away when Oklahoma became a state,” said Chad Smith, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. “Congress acknowledged the constitutional governments of the Five Tribes, the same governments that came across the Trail of Tears and created great civilizations in Indian Territory.”
The Cherokee National Holiday has been held since 1953 in tribute of the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution. It has grown into one of the largest events in Oklahoma, attracting more than 90,000 visitors from across the world.
The Holiday will get underway on Friday, September 1, and will offer a variety of activities that everyone in the whole family can enjoy. This year’s events include a parade, powwow, music, food, cultural arts and crafts, native games, competitive athletic events, and even a car and bike show. There is a little something for everyone at the Cherokee National Holiday. For a complete list of events visit the path to Cherokee National Holiday information!
For more information about the Cherokee National Holiday, call 918-453-5536 or 800-850-0348.
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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 |
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 |