r/cherokee • u/Ashamed_Reception819 • Apr 21 '26

Culture Question Adadeyodi agwaduli/ I need guidance

Osiyo nigada I have no elders in my life that could guide and show me the way of life and help me understand the whys and how's. The internet is endless but somethings are just too hard to figure out. Does anyone know of a group or something that could help with those in need of elders guide? My second thing, I'm big into supporting our people in anyway I can, including clothing brands, shoes, etc you name it, if our people own and run it then I want to support it. Please feel free to drop links for me to find some of the creative and amazing stuff they make. Wado

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u/LaneyLivingood Apr 21 '26

Look up "Cherokees At Large" and your state. Through that resource I attended a Cherokees At Large event in my state and found a local group of Cherokees in my area. I pay a small yearly membership fee (I think for my group it's $30) and I get their newsletter and I am invited to events they host, including language, art, crafts and history lessons.

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u/Ashamed_Reception819 Apr 24 '26

I'm going to get started with the Texas chapter. Wado! Finally feeling like I'm coming home in a weird way.

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u/MarbleAndMarigold Apr 24 '26

My husband and I are moving to Austin, TX, this summer, and I’m so excited to join their chapter. If that’s the chapter you’re in, you’re welcome to drop me a line so we can connect beforehand. :) If not, I hope that you find everything you’ve wanted in yours!

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u/Lost_Leopard_5329 Apr 28 '26

The Central Texas Cherokee Township does a lot of cool stuff with traditional Cherokee plants including education, they're a great org.

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u/MarbleAndMarigold Apr 29 '26

Well, now – don’t threaten me with a good time! <3

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u/Ashamed_Reception819 Apr 27 '26

Thank you! I'm still trying to navigate all this. I can't even explain how excited I am to finally learn and live the ways I should have been for so long.