Cherokee Nation calendar of events for November
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation celebrates Native American Heritage Month with free admission to all Cherokee Nation museums throughout the month of November. Also, the Cherokee Nation recognizes its top certified Indian-owned businesses of the year for 2014 at the tribe’s seventh annual TERO Awards Banquet. Calendar items are as follows.
Nov. 1
8 a.m. – Cherokee Nation Healthy Nation Wings Program sponsors a 5K and Fun Run at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial, next to the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah, 17675 S. Muskogee Ave. Pre-registration costs are $15 for 5K and $5 for Fun Run. Race day fee is $20 and $10. For more information, call Trina Jackson at 918-207-3913.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – The 1710 Cherokee “Hands On” Interactive Exhibit kicks off at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, 21192 S. Keeler Dr. It is open all month. Admission is $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for ages 55 and up, and $5 for 5-18 years of age. Students with a college ID get in for $7.50. For more information, call 1-888-999-6007.
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Cherokee Nation Heart of the Nation Health Expo and Family Fun Day in the Tsa-La-Gi community room behind the Restaurant of the Cherokees in Tahlequah. The free event includes door prizes, food sampling, Zumba class, health screenings and bounce house outside. For more information, contact Tonya Swim at 918-434-8623 or tonya-swim@cherokee.org.
Nov. 3
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Tribal registration help with citizenship applications in Jay. Sam Hider Health Center, 1015 Washbourne St. Call 918-253-4271 for more information.
6 to 7:30 p.m. – Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health’s HERO Project hosts “HERO Builders,” an 8-week series on giving families evidence-based, effective parenting information relevant to all families. Runs Mondays in November in Tahlequah, 1277 Skill Center Circle. For more information, call 918-772-4004.
Nov. 4
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. –To celebrate Cherokee humorist Will Rogers’ 135th birthday, Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is partnering with the Will Rogers Museum in Claremore, 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd., to give out Will Rogers pins to the first 100 museum visitors. Museum admission is free. Visit www.visitcherokeenation.com.
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs State Benefits Specialist Spanky Gibson will be at the Cherokee Nation Veterans Center in Tahlequah to help file claims and answer questions for all veterans. For more information, call 918-453-5000 ext. 4166.
Nov. 5
11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Cherokee Nation blood drive at Sam Hider Health Center in Jay, 1015 Washbourne St. For more information, call 918-253-1704.
1 to 5 p.m. – Baskets in Cherokee, Interactive Language Learning Experience with Lula Elk at the Cherokee Arts Center in Tahlequah. 212 S. Water Ave. The four-day class ends Saturday, Nov. 8. For more information, call 918-453-5728.
Nov. 6
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Cherokee Nation TERO office hosts its 7th Annual Certified Indian-Owned Business Fair at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa. More than 700 Cherokee Nation TERO-certified businesses will showcase their work. An awards dinner will follow at 6 p.m. to recognize the top certified Indian-owned businesses of the year. For more information, contact Brian Wagnon at 918-453-5531 or brian-wagnon@cherokee.org.
1 to 4 p.m. – Diabetes community health fair in Nowata, 433 N. Mississippi St. For more information, call 918-273-7523.
5:45 to 7 p.m. – Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health’s HERO Project hosts a Triple P, Positive Parenting Program in the Tsa-La-Gi Training Room behind the Restaurant of the Cherokees in Tahlequah. For more information, call 918-207-3984.
10 to 11:30 a.m. – Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health’s HERO Project hosts HERO Builders, an eight-week series on giving families evidence-based, effective parenting information relevant to all families, every Thursday in November in Tahlequah, 1277 Skill Center Circle. For more information, call 918-772-4004.
Nov. 7
Noon to 1 p.m. – Cherokee Nation hosts a walk to help support diabetes prevention and treatment at the Cherokee Warrior Memorial in Tahlequah. For more information, call Tonya Wapskineh at 918-453-5776.
Nov. 10
9 a.m. – In honor of Veterans Day, the Cherokee Nation hosts “Honoring our Veterans” with a wreath ceremony, followed by a breakfast for all veterans at the Cherokee Nation Veterans Center in Tahlequah. For more information, call 918-772-4166 or 1-800-256-0671 ext. 4166.
Nov. 11
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Cultural moccasin making class at the John Ross Museum in Park Hill, 22366 S. 530 Road. The class costs $25 per person and has a 25-person limit. Register at www.cherokeegiftshop.com.
Nov. 13
6 p.m. – Cherokee Nation Tribal Council meeting at the W.W. Keeler Complex, Tribal Council Chambers in Tahlequah. The meeting is being held on Thursday in light of the Veterans Day holiday. For the agenda, visit http://legislative.cherokee.org/.
Noon to 1 p.m. – Cherokee Nation hosts a walk to help support diabetes prevention and treatment at Three Rivers Health Center in Muskogee, 1001 S. 41st St. East. For more information, call Tonya Wapskineh at 918-453-5776.
7 p.m. – The Cherokee National Youth Choir performs at River Spirit Casino, 8330 Riverside Parkway, Tulsa, with rock band Foreigner. For more information, contact Mary Kay Henderson at 918-772-4172 or marykay-henderson@cherokee.org.
Nov. 14
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. –Health fair at the Vinita Health Center, 27371 S. 4410 Road. There will door prizes, immunizations and more. For more information, call 918-256-4800.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Tribal registration help with citizenship applications in Sallisaw sub-office, 110 N. Elm St. Call 918-775-6226.
Noon to 1 p.m. – Cherokee Nation hosts a walk to help support diabetes prevention and treatment at Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center in Stilwell, Route 51 East. For more information, call Tonya Wapskineh at 918-453-5776.
1 to 3 p.m. – Cherokee Nation is hosting a walk to help support diabetes prevention and treatment at A-Mo Health Center in Salina, 900 N. Owen Walters Blvd. For more information, call Tonya Wapskineh at 918-453-5776.
Nov. 15
5 p.m. – Deadline to apply for the Cherokee Language Teacher Training Program scholarship. Applications are available atwww.cherokee.org/services/education.aspx. Click the College Resources webpage and check the downloads section. For more information, contact Roy Boney at 918-453-5487 or roy-boney@cherokee.org.
2 p.m. – The Tahlequah Writers Group will meet at the Cherokee Arts Center in Tahlequah. 212 S. Water Ave. For more information, emailkarcoocoo@att.net.
Nov. 18
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs State Benefits Specialist Spanky Gibson will be at the Cherokee Nation Veterans Center inTahlequah to help file claims and answer questions. For more information, call 918-453-5000 ext. 4166.
2 to 3 p.m. – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs homeless outreach program representative will be at the Cherokee Nation Veterans Center inTahlequah to assist homeless veterans. For more information, call 918-453-5000 ext. 4166.
Nov. 19
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Brush Strokes class on the autumn landscape at the Spider Gallery in Tahlequah. 215 S. Muskogee Ave. For cost and more information, call 918-453-5728.
Nov. 20
9:30 a.m. – Cherokee Nation Administrative Liaison Pat Gwin presents a lecture on “Cherokee Ethnobiology: Agricultural Practices” at the Muskogee Garden Club’s meeting at the Kiwanis Senior Center, 119 Spaulding Dr., Muskogee. For more information, email stoodleymartha@gmail.com.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Cherokee Nation hosts a walk to help support diabetes prevention and treatment at Redbird Smith Health Center in Sallisaw, 301 S. J.T. Stites Blvd. For more information, call Tonya Wapskineh at 918-453-5776.
5 to 8:30 p.m. – “Ladies Night Out” Brush Strokes class at the Spider Gallery in Tahlequah, 215 S. Muskogee Ave. Includes prize drawings, featured artist, music and discounted Kawi Café items. For more information, call 918-453-5728.
Nov. 26
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Tribal registration help with citizenship applications at the Claremore Career Services office, 23205 S. Route 66. Call 918-342-7450 for more information.
Nov. 27-28
Cherokee Nation W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex, satellite offices, health centers and Sequoyah Schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital urgent care and emergency department will remain open.
The Cherokee Arts Center in Tahlequah also hosts the following weekly classes:
- Mondays, 5 to 8 p.m. – Brush Strokes classes on gourd ornaments and Cherokee double wall baskets taught by Matt Anderson
- Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. – loom weaving taught by Cherokee National Treasure Dorothy Ice
- Thursdays, 5:30 to 8:30 – Brush Strokes class on beginning hand-built pottery taught by Matt Anderson (at the Spider Gallery, 215 S. Muskogee Ave.)
- Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – silversmithing taught by Steve Mashburn
- Saturdays, by appointment – basic assemblage taught by Robert Shinn
- Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. – loom weaving taught by Cherokee National Treasure Dorothy Ice
