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ICYMI: A brand-new Let’s Talk Cherokee is HERE!

Sinasd, Nel and Wili meet a pottery teacher and explore the work of Cherokee National Treasure Anna Mitchell while discovering Cherokee phrases about pottery.

📺 Watch now and learn new Cherokee words and phrases.

4 days ago | [YT] | 56

OsiyoTV

This one’s for the foodies! 🌽🧅🥕 This month we’re sharing the delicious Cherokee food and cooking segments from the past 10 seasons. From modern Cherokee recipes to traditional hog frys, looking back on these stories will surely make you hungry!

Check out the “Most Delicious” collection on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 35

OsiyoTV

Take a peek #BehindTheScenes at our latest story.

Cherokee National Treasure Steve Daugherty is known for his mastery of traditional weaponry along with his knowledge of the Cherokee language. He is driven by his passion for preserving these two important aspects of our culture by teaching and inspiring the next generation.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 41

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OsiyoTV Season 10’s latest story is here!

Cherokee National Treasure Steve Daugherty is a flintknapper and first-language speaker. His work with Cherokee language students at the Durbin Feeling Language Center has been extremely impactful within the Cherokee Nation, along with his message of positivity, support and encouragement for his fellow speakers.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 71

OsiyoTV

Cherokee National Treasure Steve Daugherty is a humble man dedicated to preserving our traditions and language.

Steve shares his knowledge of traditional weaponry and the Cherokee language while challenging second-language speakers to support and help one another. He encourages positivity while teaching aspects of Cherokee culture that are too important to be lost to history.

Watch Steve’s story with us this Thursday, April 3 at 5 p.m. CDT on our YouTube channel.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 134

OsiyoTV

ICYMI: A brand-new Let’s Talk Cherokee is HERE!

Don’t miss Sinasd entertain Nel and Wili with the Cherokee story of the first fire while learning Cherokee language words and vocabulary about persevering and using your talents.

📺 Watch now and learn new Cherokee words and phrases.

1 month ago | [YT] | 44

OsiyoTV

Here’s a #BehindTheScenes look at the story of author and artist Karen Coody Cooper.

With a love for Cherokee history rooted in her ancestry, Karen is revitalizing the art of Cherokee Wampum, a traditional craft that uses shell beads to create symbolic belts.

1 month ago | [YT] | 32

OsiyoTV

Get inspired this month!

We continue our #10YearsOfOsiyoTV celebration by reflecting on some of the most inspirational segments over the past decade. Whether it’s the drive of cross-country runner Andy Payne or the dedication of beadwork revivalist Martha Berry, you’re sure to find motivation in these 10 powerful stories.

What OsiyoTV stories inspire you? Let us know in the comments!

Watch our “Most Inspirational” collection at: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

1 month ago | [YT] | 14

OsiyoTV

Watch the newest story of OsiyoTV Season 10!

For historian and author Karen Coody Cooper, being Cherokee is more than identity — it’s a lifelong commitment to preserving and sharing our true history and culture. Her passion for authenticity led her to the art of Cherokee Wampum, an intricate craft using shell beads to create belts once used in diplomacy and to mark significant events.

Today, she dedicates her work to both reviving this tradition and ensuring that Cherokee stories are told with accuracy and respect.

1 month ago | [YT] | 37

OsiyoTV

Cherokee culture is rich with varying forms of art, each having its own significance in our history. Cherokee Nation citizen, author and artist Karen Coody Cooper has made it a central focus of her career, through her writings and art, to ensure that the obscure art of Cherokee Wampum isn’t lost to history and has a place in the culture and story of the Cherokee people.

Stream Karen’s story with us this Thursday, March 6 at 5 p.m. CST on our YouTube channel.

1 month ago | [YT] | 45