Today, three Cherokee tribes are federally recognized: the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) in Oklahoma, the Cherokee Nation (CN) in Oklahoma, and the Eastern Band of …

Jun 26, 2025 · The Cherokee Nation is committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty, preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values, and improving the quality of life for the next …

Feb 16, 2026 · Cherokee, North American people of Iroquoian lineage who constituted one of the largest politically integrated tribes at the time of European colonization of the Americas.

Discover the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Cherokee, NC. Explore attractions, events, and more to plan your visit today!

Cherokee peoples’ connection to our ancestral homeland is an integral part of our collective Cherokee identity. We are not simply from our land; we are of our land. Our landscape and natural materials …

We are the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee Nation that exists today is the same Cherokee Nation that has existed since time immemorial.

The Cherokee Nation is the federally-recognized government of the Cherokee people and has inherent sovereign status recognized by treaty and law.

The Cherokee Nation (Cherokee: ᏣᎳᎩᎯ ᎠᏰᎵ Tsalagihi Ayeli or ᏣᎳᎩᏰᎵ Tsalagiyehli) is the largest of three federally recognized tribes of Cherokees in the United States.

Aug 10, 2023 · European Contact, Settlement, and Land Cessions. The first contact between Cherokees and Europeans was in 1540, when Hernando de Soto and several hundred of his …

3 days ago · Cherokee Nation history extends beyond written records with the first known European contact being DeSoto in 1540. Read more on the story of the Cherokees here.