| Lost Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri Inc. |
Cherokees on the Arkansas River
| Mailing Address: 2201 Washington Ave. Conway, AR 72032 Phone: (501) 932-0928 Fax: (501) 932-0929 Email: lostcherokeearkansasmissouri@yahoo.com |
Who We Are
In the early 19th
century, the
traditonal
boundaries of the
Cherokee began to
be pushed from the
eastern U.S., west
across the
Mississippi River to
Arkansas and
Missouri. Through a
series of moves by
the federal
government, the
Cherokee would be
moved again to
Oklahoma.
However, many
stayed on the
Arkansas River,
remaining on the
only lands the
Cherokee of
Arkansas and
Missouri ever
agreed to exchange
for.
In the early 19th
century, the
traditonal
boundaries of the
Cherokee began to
be pushed from the
eastern U.S., west
across the
Mississippi River to
Arkansas and
Missouri. Through a
series of moves by
the federal
government, the
Cherokee would be
moved again to
Oklahoma.
However, many
stayed on the
Arkansas River,
remaining on the
only lands the
Cherokee of
Arkansas and
Missouri ever
agreed to exchange
for.
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Mission Statement Our goal is to be federally recognized as an Indian tribe in order for the people of the Cherokee on the Arkansas River to have many of the benefits currently received by other Native American groups. Some of our priorities include cheap and affordable health care as well as economic development, jobs, and financial stability for all the members of the Lost Cherokee. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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| UPCOMING LANGUAGE CLASSES ALLEN, OK-- MASONIC LODGE--- 4-6 P.M. JULY 8TH AND 22ND AUGUST 5TH AND 19TH SEPT. 2ND AND 16TH GRADUATION WILL BE SEPTEMBER 30TH MARSHALL, AR-- PETIT JEAN ELECTRIC BLDG.--AUGUST 14TH, 5 P.M. TILL ?? |
UPCOMING MAJOR CEREMONIAL DATES
THE PRELIMINARY GREEN CORN FEAST (SAH-LOOKSTIKNEE KEEHSTEHSTEEH)
August 1st,2nd, and 3rd Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
RIPE GREEN CORN FEAST OR GREEN SHADE FESTIVAL (TUNGNAHKAWHOOGHNI)
September 5th, 6th and 7th Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
GREAT NEW MOON FEAST (NUNGTAHTAYQUAH)
November 1st Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
THE CEMENTATION OR RECONCILIATION FESTIVAL (AHTAWHHUNGNAH)
November 15th Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
THE EXALTING OR BOUNDING BUSH FEAST (ELAWAHTAH LAYKEE)
December 6th Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
THE PRELIMINARY GREEN CORN FEAST (SAH-LOOKSTIKNEE KEEHSTEHSTEEH)
August 1st,2nd, and 3rd Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
RIPE GREEN CORN FEAST OR GREEN SHADE FESTIVAL (TUNGNAHKAWHOOGHNI)
September 5th, 6th and 7th Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
GREAT NEW MOON FEAST (NUNGTAHTAYQUAH)
November 1st Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
THE CEMENTATION OR RECONCILIATION FESTIVAL (AHTAWHHUNGNAH)
November 15th Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
THE EXALTING OR BOUNDING BUSH FEAST (ELAWAHTAH LAYKEE)
December 6th Ceremonial Grounds at the Whiteley’s
| Freeman Family Reunion Startford Oklahoma Click here for Pictures!!! The Freeman Family Reunion met Saturday, July 12, at the Church of Christ Activity Building in Stratford, Oklahoma. lt was in 1901 that the Freeman/Wood families came by wagon to the Stratford area from Shiloh, Arkansas. After years of hearing their elder family members talk about their ancestors traveling to the Arkansas/Missouri area as a part of the Trail of Tears, then leaving the Trail to hide in the caves around Prim, Arkansas, some of the Freeman/Wood cousins began researching their Cherokee history. In an effort to reconnect with their Cherokee roots, 140+ of the Freeman's and Wood's have applied and been accepted into the Lost Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri. An invitation was extended to Morris Chiles, Councilman, Lost Cherokee, Allen, Oklahoma; Cliff Bishop, Headman, Lost Cherokee, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and John Brown, Councilman, Lost Cherokee, Conway, Arkansas to speak to the family. Cliff Bishop updated everyone on the current status of the petition before the BIA for tribal recognition and spoke about the importance of participating in the fund raising for monies to keep the office operating and maintain the employment of the genealogist for the next six months. This is a critical time for fulfilling the requirements for recognition by the BIA. Diane Chiles was also present to allow everyone the opportunity to purchase a Lost Cherokee Cookbook. A big THANK YOU goes to Diane for all her effort on the cookbook. Please help your organization by purchasing a cookbook. Keep it or give it as a gift. This is a WlN/WIN situation for everyone. We want to extend a special THANK YOU to Morris, Cliff, John, and Diane for taking their time to come and visit with the family about the status of the Lost Cherokee and to share with us the need for continued support for the office to help cover necessary expenses. A great time was had by everyone and plans are being made to meet again in July of 2009. |
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