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'Remember the Removal' founder shares story of ride's beginning | People

Forty-one years ago, Michael Morris had a vision of creating more activities for Cherokee youth. As the newly-appointed Cherokee Nation education director, he convened planning meetings with staff and others ....

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Tribe celebrates Mankiller Barbie doll

A celebration that attendees say rivaled a movie premiere was held Dec. 5 to mark the release of a Barbie doll that honors the Cherokee Nation’s first elected female principal ....

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A Cherokee Barbie named Mankiller

Mattel, the Barbie doll maker, unveiled its latest incarnation Nov. 7, with Mankiller as the first real-life Native woman to be featured in the Barbie “Inspiring Women” series. ....

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Tribal Employee Rights Office celebrates 40 years

The Cherokee Nation Tribal Employee Rights Office celebrates 40 years in October, helping more than 800 Native-owned businesses since 1983. ....

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Holiday celebrates constitution that united tribe after Trail of Tears

The Cherokee National Holiday held every Labor Day weekend commemorates the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Nation Constitution. ....

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