Well Done Chief Hoskins. THIS is the way a leader should act after wrongs are righted. Inclusion of your tribe's slave descendants, the Cherokee Freedmen to their rightful place in the tribe, and adding THEIR stories, which are Cherokee stories is priceless
From the tribal website ANADISGOI
Cherokee Nation officials want to provide a better understanding of the history and perspectives of Cherokee Freedmen throughout tribal history. The tribe is seeking community input to share the stories of Cherokee Freedmen, their families and their communities.
The Cherokee Freedmen History Project is collecting stories, photographs and memorabilia to help elevate the voices of Cherokee Freedmen and their descendants.
“We are already a better nation for having recognized full and equal citizenship of Freedmen descendants, but Cherokee Nation can be even further enriched by celebrating equality and developing a comprehensive understanding of Cherokee history,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. “I would like to personally commend every volunteer who shares their family history, experiences and mementos so that together we all can learn and continue to grow as a tribe.”
The content gathered will help Cherokee Nation museums explore and share the history, lives and culture of Cherokee Freedmen through special projects, including an upcoming feature exhibit at the Cherokee National History Museum. All submitted materials can be shared for documentation purposes, temporarily loaned, or permanently donated.
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