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       Things went well at our 2008 reunion at Tribble Park at the year keeps moving forward for New Toogaloo.  The Chief has given us an assignment to work on finding our 'lost' members and we will shortly have a link set up to find out if you are one of them.  If you're not on the list but you still haven't been contacted by Eric or Jason recently you might want to get ahold of us soon to figure out where the problem lies.  We need all updated information by the 30th of September!!!!

       The 2008 Heritage Festival promises to be quite an event and we are planning on having our own display.  If you would like to help to run the display or would like to contribute your own Northern Cherokee art please feel free to contact us on the Contact Us link above. 

       Just a reminder, our monthly meetings are always being held but it is in your best interest to E-mail us before showing up to make sure that the time and place haven't changed last minute.

  • Cherokee Highlight


    Galagina (called Elias Boudinot to the Immigrants) was one of our Old Settler Cherokees and a great hero amongst our people.   1/16th European and 15/16ths Cherokee born to Uwatie, the brother of the Ridge, in Oothcaloga Valley in Georgia in 1802. 

    Far from an ignorant savage Galagina studied Theology along with Hebrew and Greek.  He spoke the Cherokee and English as well.  Born in the years preceding the removal in a prominent family he was given a wealth of knowledge that only some of the Cherokees could have.  He used his knowledge well and worked hand in hand with Samuel Worcester as an interpreter. 

    He founded the Cherokee Newspaper and wrote it in Ssiquoya's syllabary and English and called it The Phoenix.  He used it to showcase how well cultured and advanced the Cherokee people were.  Perhaps this way the Cherokees won't lose their homes.  He also helped in the translation of New Testament (Itse Kanohedv) which is still today a treasure for the Cherokees and the preservation of their culture. 

    To head off a forced removal he joined the Ridge Party's movement and sold Cherokee land for a new home in Arkansas.  There he worked as a doctor and healer of the sick or otherwise afflicted Cherokees.  However signing the "treaty" led to his execution at his home town in Arkansas at the hands of men that he believed to be his friends.  The Ridge and his son John Ridge were also executed at about the same time.  

    Galagina's brother Stand Watie led many Arkansas/ Missouri Cherokees against the Ross Cherokees (the ancestors of todays Oklahoma Cherokees) in the civil war times seeking retribution for what he deemed were unjust murders of good Cherokee men that did not deserve death for trying to ease what became known as Nunada Ulitsuniyi.  This divide in the Cherokee Nations continued for many years and is not yet fully forgotten.  It is a sad chapter that many of us hope to finally see ended.  For more information please see "The Oklahoma Chronicles", "Trail of Tears" by John Ehle, the Tsalagi Itse Kanohedv and "We Are Not Yet Conquered," by Beverly Baker

 

This Month:

       Summer is under way and Missouri's weather has been wonderful for us.  Trips to 6 Flags and the Lake of the Ozarks are being made as well as a trip to Maine for some of our people.  

       The 4th of July is just around the bend and we hope all of you will be wise in your celebrations.  If you must shoot bottle rockets at eachother please dress to protect yourselves. 

       With the Presidential election making it's way to us we hope that you will all make the most informed decisions possible this election season.  As far as our nation is concerned it is good to remember that Mike Huckabee did sign a document as Governor acknowledging our nation in the state of Arkansas. President Bill Clinton has been quoted by Chief Hatcher of the Chicora-Waccamaw People saying that he would continue to work  to improve the conditions of all Indian People.  It is quite possible that he will bring this desire with him into the White House with his wife.  I have not yet discovered any such intent from Barak Obama or John McCain.

       Also, we have a change of governor to look forward to.   Not all governor candidates are created equal.   The Missouri Indians have been overlooked on many occasions and the next governor can make a difference. 

 
 Gvhe dressing in his favorite turban (al'sdulo)

 

       The Council Meeting was a success and Tlaido is now the official Elder of Itse Dugalu.  The vote was unanimous and we are excited for him.  Griz has also been sustained for the same office in the SEMO district. 

       Don't forget to E-mail us if you have any questions.  Also please send pictures or family news if you're a part of the district.     

     

Yona at the Pinewood Derby 

 

 

 

 

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