272K views · 12K reactions | At this year’s First Language and Advanced Speakers Gathering, Cherokee speaker and Tribal Councilor Melvina Shotpouch reflected on her journey growing up with the Cherokee language. ️ Read and watch the full story at cherokeephoenix.org. #CherokeeNation #CherokeeLanguage #LanguageRevitalization #Cherokee | Cherokee Phoenix | Facebook

28 reactions | @osiyo.tv OsiyoTV’s newest story is out now! The preservation of Cherokee traditions and language is a passion and priority for Cherokee National Treasure Steve Daugherty. A flintknapper and first-language speaker, he believes that encouragement and lifting each other up is foundational to Cherokee customs surviving into the future. Watch this moving story at the link in our bio.  | Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents | Facebook