The Cherokee are a Native American people originally from the southeastern United States. ¹⁾

The Cherokee have a rich cultural heritage, including a complex system of beliefs, social organization, and storytelling. ²⁾

The Cherokee language, Cherokee, is a member of the Iroquoian language family. ³⁾

The Cherokee were one of the Five Civilized Tribes, known for their adoption of some European-American cultural practices. ⁴⁾

The Cherokee developed a written syllabary, allowing them to transcribe their language and preserve their cultural heritage. ⁵⁾

The Cherokee were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands in the Southeast during the Trail of Tears in the 1830s. ⁶⁾

The Cherokee have a strong tradition of social and political leadership, with a long history of elected leaders and a written constitution. ⁷⁾

The Cherokee have a matrilineal kinship system, with descent and inheritance passed through the mother's line. ⁸⁾

The Cherokee have a rich tradition of agriculture, including the Three Sisters' method of planting corn, beans, and squash. ⁹⁾

The Cherokee have a deep spiritual tradition, including the belief in the Great Spirit and the use of herbs and plants for medicinal purposes. ¹⁰⁾

The Cherokee have a unique tradition of stickball, a sport played with long poles and a ball, which has been played for centuries. ¹¹⁾

The Cherokee have a strong tradition of art and craft, including pottery, basketry, and beadwork. ¹²⁾

Today, the Cherokee Nation is the largest tribe in the United States, with over 300,000 citizens and a sovereign government. ¹³⁾

The Cherokee have a growing economic presence, including tourism, gaming, and other businesses. ¹⁴⁾

The Cherokee continue to preserve and celebrate their cultural heritage through events, language programs, and cultural institutions. ¹⁵⁾