Cherokee Nation

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JAN 27

14: Keli Gonzales | Redefining Cherokee Art with Modern Culture, Color, Creativity

Keli Gonzales makes audacious art. It's bold. It's modern. It's rooted in Cherokee culture, but it doesn't shy away from her pop culture influences like The Simpsons. Keli wants her art to pop, using Cherokee syllabary and design motifs in unique ways and swapping the earth tones that people expect in Native art for daring colors like bright pink. Beyond the bright colors, Keli reveals the deeper purpose behind her art, from the importance of depicting strong Cherokee women to showing the humor in our culture that's been underrepresented in media. In this episode, Keli also discusses her day job at our Cherokee Immersion School, her passion for inspiring little Cherokees to be excited about showing their creativity, and her art that’s currently on display at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in downtown Tahlequah. 💌 Email us at podcast@cherokee.org!

Jan 27

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38 min
JAN 12

13: Rob Daugherty | The Untold Native History of Major League Baseball

Baseball holds a special place in our communities, but how much do you know about the Native players who helped shape the game? In our first episode of the new year, we sit down with Rob Daugherty, a Cherokee Nation citizen and first-language Cherokee Speaker, who is a dedicated baseball historian. Rob joins us to celebrate the release of his new book, "Native American Major Leaguers." He shares the untold stories of 28 Native athletes — six who were Cherokee — who played baseball professionally between 1897 and 1947, long before history often gives them credit. Rob talks about his journey to verify these legacies, his passion for collecting memorabilia, and the deep connection our people have with the sport. Tune in to hear how Rob is helping preserve this vital part of our history for future generations. 💌 Email us at podcast@cherokee.org!

Jan 12

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38 min
11/26/2025

11: Feather Smith | Caring for Our Heirloom Seeds

As we all gather with friends, family and our community this week, we wanted to share the story of our Cherokee Nation Seed Bank and the Cherokee woman in charge of it all: Feather Smith. In this episode of Siyo from the Rez, we sit down with Feather, Cherokee Nation’s ethnobiology manager and former Miss Cherokee, to learn about the incredible history of our heirloom seeds, the massive undertaking of caring for our Heirloom Garden and Native Plant Site, and how these seeds are helping reconnect Cherokees everywhere to our culture and traditions. 💌 Email us at podcast@cherokee.org!

11/26/2025

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42 min
FEB 1

Episode 1,231: Betty Davis (Part 6)

Siyo! Send Dennis a text message! In this episode, Dennis continues his conversation with Cherokee speaker Betty Davis of Jay on the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Wado for listening! Please follow Cherokee Nation on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube for more from Dennis and other Cherokees!

Feb 1

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1 hr
10/30/2025

10: Spooky Stories and Cherokee Lore

Gather ‘round the fire for a special spooky edition of Siyo from the Rez! Just in time for Halloween, we’re joined by celebrated Cherokee storyteller Candice Byrd Boney and former Miss Cherokee Ella Mounce for an episode filled with chills and cultural teachings. Listen as they share haunting tales passed down through generations, from eerie personal encounters at Beaver Gap to the rich lore behind mysterious beings like the Deer Lady and shapeshifters. This episode explores our tribe's spooky side, unpacking the stories that have been whispered in our communities for years. Whether you're a fan of scary stories or curious about Cherokee legends, you won’t want to miss these captivating accounts. Tune in to connect with our culture in a whole new way, and maybe leave the lights on afterward! 😬 Subscribe and share this episode with friends and family who love a good spooky story. Wado! 💌 Email us at podcast@cherokee.org!

10/30/2025

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40 min
JAN 18

Episode 1,229: Betty Davis (Part 4)

Siyo! Send Dennis a text message! In this episode, Dennis continues his conversation with Cherokee speaker Betty Davis of Jay on the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Wado for listening! Please follow Cherokee Nation on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube for more from Dennis and other Cherokees!

Jan 18

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1 hr
12/15/2025

12: Bringing “How to Train Your Dragon” to the Rez

In this new episode of Siyo from the Rez, meet Ethan Winn and Hondo Kirk, two friends who grew up together, graduated from our Cherokee Immersion School and are now the voices of Snotlout and Hiccup in the Cherokee version of “How to Train Your Dragon”! Ethan and Hondo talk about their incredible full-circle journey — from learning the Cherokee language as students to working at our Durbin Feeling Language Center and voicing these iconic animated characters. Discover the story behind this amazing opportunity to work with DreamWorks Animation, the unique challenges of translating the world of dragons into tsalagi, and what this project will mean to the next generation of Cherokee language learners. 💌 Email us at podcast@cherokee.org!

12/15/2025

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35 min
JAN 25

Episode 1,230: Betty Davis (Part 5)

Siyo! Send Dennis a text message! In this episode, Dennis continues his conversation with Cherokee speaker Betty Davis of Jay on the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Wado for listening! Please follow Cherokee Nation on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube for more from Dennis and other Cherokees!

Jan 25

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1 hr
JAN 11

Episode 1,228: Betty Davis (Part 3)

Siyo! Send Dennis a text message! In this episode, Dennis continues his conversation with Cherokee speaker Betty Davis of Jay on the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Wado for listening! Please follow Cherokee Nation on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube for more from Dennis and other Cherokees!

Jan 11

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1 hr
4D AGO

Episode 1,232: Betty Davis (Final Part)

Siyo! Send Dennis a text message! In this episode, Dennis concludes his conversation with Cherokee speaker Betty Davis of Jay on the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Wado for listening! Please follow Cherokee Nation on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube for more from Dennis and other Cherokees!

4d ago

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1 hr

Osiyo! We are the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States with more than 470,000 citizens. We hope you enjoy our two podcasts: Siyo from the Rez and Cherokee Voices, Cherokee Sounds! Wado!

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Cherokee Nation

Top Shows

14: Keli Gonzales | Redefining Cherokee Art with Modern Culture, Color, Creativity

13: Rob Daugherty | The Untold Native History of Major League Baseball

11: Feather Smith | Caring for Our Heirloom Seeds

Episode 1,231: Betty Davis (Part 6)

10: Spooky Stories and Cherokee Lore

Episode 1,229: Betty Davis (Part 4)

12: Bringing “How to Train Your Dragon” to the Rez

Episode 1,230: Betty Davis (Part 5)

Episode 1,228: Betty Davis (Part 3)

Episode 1,232: Betty Davis (Final Part)

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