Cherokee Nation: A History of Survival, Self-Determination, and Identity Cherokee Nation Gorget features a hand drawn

Gorget features a hand drawn pattern that is reminiscent and pays homage to the thousands of years of history that are found in Cherokee pottery

and the art of storytelling

Made from Box Elder featuring epoxy resin on the inside and lacquer on the outside

- way to learn the Cherokee Syllabary

elder Hastings Shade created booklets with over six hundred Cherokee names for animals and plants

Cherokee Nation: A History of Survival, Self-Determination, and Identity Cherokee Nation Gorget features a hand drawn"In this survey of Cherokee history, the authors have used select stories and key leaders to trace the challenges and opportunities that have shaped tribal identity. The narrative spans more than four centuries with an emphasis on individual leadership, the struggle for internal unity, and the fight against the forces that attempted to destroy the sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation. Hopefully, the reader will connect the dots of history to gain a