CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE: November 2025
We have many exciting events coming up this year. Come join us and enjoy Cherokee fellowship, community, culture, language, and history. ᏩᏙ Wado!
CNCV Walks in Native American Heritage Month Parade
On Saturday, November 8th, the Cherokees of Northern Central Valley were honored to represent Cherokee Nation and our at-large community here as part of the second annual Native American Heritage Month Parade.
October 2025 Membership Meeting and Meet Your Board
We had a great time together in community at our October membership meeting, visiting, eating a delicious potluck, voting for our board members, and making corn husk dolls!
Heirloom Seed Fall Cooking: Three Sisters Pozole Recipe
This recipe takes some time, but it is a labor of love and meaningful tribute both to the season and our important heirloom crops. It results in a delicious and nutritious soup.
Enjoy and serve to those you love most!
CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE: September 2025
We have many exciting events coming up this year. Come join us and enjoy Cherokee fellowship, community, culture, language, and history. ᏩᏙ Wado!
CNCV Annual Campout 2025
We had a great Annual Campout this August, filled with wonderful people, activities, and joy!
We loved visiting with Cherokee National Treasure Barbara Adair, making beautiful round reed baskets, playing rounds of Cherokee marbles and chunkey, and so much joy and laughter together!
Cherokee Bean Bread
Ever wanted to make a traditional Cherokee Bean Bread? Follow along below for this tasty treat!
CNCV Election 2025: Candidates
View candidate statements for the upcoming CNCV election on October 25.
Another Cherokee Gentleman’s Milestone
Cherokee Nation Honored Elder and Warrior celebrated a milestone birthday recently. ᎤᎵᎮᎵᏍᏗ ᎤᏕᏘᏱᏍᎬ ulihelisdi udetiyisgv (Happy birthday), Odell!
Cherokee Gentleman: Rob McCoy Wood
Rob Wood was an important and well-respected founding member of the CNCV. CNCV members along with his wife and daughter, Laurie and Hannah Wood, celebrated his life on Saturday, July 26th.
CHAIRPERSON MESSAGE: July 2025
We have many exciting events coming up this year. Come join us and enjoy Cherokee fellowship, community, culture, language, and history. ᏩᏙ Wado!
CNCV: Organization of the Year and Report from CCO Conference
The CNCV was recently honored as Organization of the Year at the CCO Conference. Read more about the prestigious award and a report from the conference and cultural enrichment days.
Garden Update: July 2025 Harvesting Our Heritage
We are partnering with the Community and Cultural Outreach (CCO) Office and Secretary of Natural Resources to expand our seed sharing program. We have been carefully tending the garden to bring seeds to you for the last couple years. Our new program, Harvesting our Heritage, will provide additional seeds to you! As part of this program, we want to share helpful information and share updates from the garden throughout the growing season.
Did You Know? Buffalo!
Buffalo, or bison, were important to Cherokees historically and continue to be so today with our very own herd. Learn more and view a recipe for the famous Bison Indian Tacos we eat at our Annual Campout!
Gadugi Corps: Local Citizen’s Volunteering Story
Read about one local citizen’s epic volunteer experience with Gadugi Corps for almost three weeks on the reservation. Wado to Amanda and to all volunteers who endeavor give back to their community, demonstrating our foundational community values!