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Online Streaming Audio Coverage of State Of the Nation Address
This Labor Day WeekendThe Cherokee Nation Web Site will have the State Of The Nation Address available in streaming audio for this Saturday, September 2, 2000 starting at 11:50 AM Central Standard Time. The State Of the Nation Agenda is listed below. You are currently able to listen to the 1999 State Of The Nation Address by clicking on the links below. at exactly 11:50 AM, the 'Live Links' will turn over to supply this years Address.
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Saturday, 12:00 PM
Cherokee Nation Courthouse Grounds
Tahlequah, OklahomaMessage from Principal Chief Chad "Corntassel" Smith
O si yo,
It is an honor to welcome home my fellow tribal citizens and friends of the Cherokee people on this occasion of the 48th Cherokee National Holiday.
The Holiday "State of the Nation Address" is an opportunity to share our vision of the Cherokee Nation and report what our nation is doing today in the service of our Cherokee people. As elected officials each of us hold dear the sacred responsibility you have entrusted to us. We resolve to carry on the legacy and continue the hard work began by our ancestors by meeting continuing challenges inherent in the restoration and rebuilding of the Cherokee Nation.
Enjoy this special holiday that commemorates and celebrates the adoption of our 1839 Constitution. This occasion provides a wonderful opportunity for a Cherokee family reunion. I have faith that Cherokee people working together will achieve our goals as a proud and great nation.
Wado! In the spirit of "sgadugi" (helping each other), I remain respectfully yours,
Chad "Corntassel" Smith
Chadwick "Corntassel" Smith 1999 -
Chad Smith was elected principal chief of the Cherokee Nation in August 1999. He holds an MBA, a Juris Doctorate and a Masters in Education.
He was appointed to serve the Cherokee Nation by two former chiefs prior to becoming elected as principal chief in 1999. His decade of work as Director of Tribal Planning, Tax Commission Advisor, Director of Justice, Tribal Prosecutor and Tribal Historian contributed important and significant changes to the tribe during the administrations of Chief Swimmer and Chief Mankiller. As an Indian lawyer he gained recognition for his work to ensure tribal rights and sovereignty.
Work began by Chief Smith in the first year of his four-year term includes re-designing the tribes operational system to better service Cherokee people; development of a professional system for accountability of tribal funds; improvement of tribal health care services, improving the quality of life for elders and recognition of our veterans; advancing educational opportunities for tribal members; preserving cultural traditions, teaching Cherokee history and language; working toward self-sufficiency through economic and business development.
Chief Smith’s Report To The Cherokee People outlines the body of work completed from August 1999 - August 2000. A copy of the report is available in the tribal administration offices, the Holiday Information Booths and on-line at www.cherokee.org.
State of the Nation Agenda
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000 at 12:00 PM
Opening Jay Hannah, Executive President of Bancfirst Posting of The Colors Cherokee Nation Honor Guard
- Please stand for posting of the colorsSpiritual Calling & Invocation Rev. John Goodrich Acknowledgments Welcome and acknowledgment of Special Guests Special Welcome Deputy Principal Chief Hastings Shade Presentation National Living Treasure Awards Crowning of New Miss Cherokee Passing of the Crown to the New Miss Cherokee Acknowledgment of Candidates Cherokee National Choir Gospel Songs in the Cherokee Language.
- "Canaan’s Land" and "One Drop of Blood"State of the Nation Address Principal Chief Chad "Corntassel" Smith
- Introductions by Principal Chief:
- Cherokee Nation Council
- Cherokee Nation JAT JusticesClosing Prayer Rev. John Goodrich Retirement of Colors Cherokee Nation Honor Guard
- Please stand for Retirement of the Colors
2000 Cherokee Master Craftsmen
National Living Treasure Award Recipients:Wynona Dreadfulwater - In Loom Weaving: Ms. Dreadfulwater is from the community of Briggs and is among the few who have mastered in this art. She has been weaving for over 20 years and was taught by her mother, Mrs. Lucille Hair, who was declared a Master in Weaving in 1990. Wynona uses the looms in what is called the Weaver’s Building in Briggs, where she spends time teaching and talking about the art. These looms are over 60 years old and appear extremely time consuming and tedious to set up in order to begin a weave, but Wynona glides through this with expertise and compassion. She has 5 children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.
Marie Proctor - In the art of Buck Brush Basket Weaving: Ms. Proctor is from the community of Kenwood. She has taught many the practice of basket weaving today. Marie’s teachings not only include the weaving of nature’s materials, but the gathering of berries, walnuts and blood root as dyes to add color to her beautiful baskets. In looking at her baskets, one will see that she mainly uses buck brush, which grows abundantly around her home. Marie also does quilting and has produced beautiful quilts. She is the sister of the late Jennie Sapp, who was declared a Master Basket Weaver in 1990. Marie has one daughter and 3 grandchildren.
Janelle Adair
Miss Cherokee
1999-2000
Si-yo and welcome to the 48th Cherokee National Holiday. This year’s Holiday promises to be an eventful and entertaining weekend. Our theme this year is a Family Reunion, which is truly where the heart of our culture is. The family has always been important for our Indian people because that is where we learn who we are and what traditions we have.
This year’s celebration is special because there has been so much work done on creating a Cherokee language curriculum and on researching and teaching the history of the Cherokee Nation. Also this year, we have a Cherokee National Choir that consists of sixth, seventh and eighth graders from the fourteen county area of the Cherokee Nation. It is an exciting time for cultural regeneration and healing of our Indian Nation.
I am proud to have served as your ambassador for this past year as Miss Cherokee. I must say thank you to all I have had the good fortune of meeting this past year and to the Cherokee Nation for allowing me this opportunity. A very special thank you goes out to my parents and all my family for supporting me in all I’ve done. This year would not be if not for you. Much love and thanks to all of you.
Once again, everyone make yourself at home with us for this Cherokee Holiday and I hope to see you all during the weekend.
Wa-do
Janelle Adair
Miss Cherokee
