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There is no such thing as 'part-Cherokee.' Either you're Cherokee or you're not.

It isn't the quantity of Cherokee blood in your veins that is important, but the quality of

it . . . your pride in it. I have seen full-bloods who have virtually no idea of the great

legacy entrusted to their care. Yet, I have seen people with as little as 1/500th blood

quantum who inspire the spirits of their ancestors because they make being Cherokee a

proud part of a their everyday life ........:rock:
 
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ImTheCrew said:
There is no such thing as 'part-Cherokee.' Either you're Cherokee or you're not.

It isn't the quantity of Cherokee blood in your veins that is important, but the quality of

it . . . your pride in it. I have seen full-bloods who have virtually no idea of the great

legacy entrusted to their care. Yet, I have seen people with as little as 1/500th blood

quantum who inspire the spirits of their ancestors because they make being Cherokee a

proud part of a their everyday life ........:rock:
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ITC, if you are part Cherokee, you need to learn all you can about them and teach it forward so it doesn't disappear. Lot of old Navajo and Hopi folks out here are doing that. If it isn't continued, it will disappear.
 
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Slydell said:
ITC, if you are part Cherokee, you need to learn all you can about them and teach it forward so it doesn't disappear. Lot of old Navajo and Hopi folks out here are doing that. If it isn't continued, it will disappear.
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This is my plan... :yes:
 
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ImTheCrew said:
This is my plan... :yes:
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Foxfire started this long ago with the Appalachian folks. Recording what they did for future generations. You might check around to see if anyone is doing it for the Cherokee. If not, do it yourself. You could do video conversations with the old ones regarding the way they used to plant, harvest, play games, etc. Lot of good options.
 
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Slydell said:
Foxfire started this long ago with the Appalachian folks. Recording what they did for future generations. You might check around to see if anyone is doing it for the Cherokee. If not, do it yourself. You could do video conversations with the old ones regarding the way they used to plant, harvest, play games, etc. Lot of good options.
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wouldnt know where to start.
 
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ImTheCrew said:
wouldnt know where to start.
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Always start at the beginning. You would start in Cherokee and talk to the old timers. Learn the names and residence of the wise ones in council. People love to talk. Especially of the old times and how things were. All you need is the desire and a video recorder. You would record conversations, re-enactments of original games played, harvesting techniques, Tipi building, etc. It's all out there on the wind. You just need to get it down on film and print.
 
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#7,420
ITC, if you're seriously interested in this, you might want to restructure you college path. they probably offer some videography classes.
 
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