An important instrument in Cherokee culture and this week’s Cherokee Word of the Week “drum” is commonly used in ceremonies and social gatherings. | Visit Cherokee Nation

157K views · 24K reactions | Join us in celebrating 20 years of the Cherokee National Youth Choir!! The Cherokee National Youth Choir performs traditional and contemporary songs in the Cherokee language. The choir was founded as a way to keep tribal youth involved with Cherokee language and culture. The group has become a living symbol to the world at large, demonstrating that Cherokee language and culture continues to thrive in modern society. Osda! | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

19K views · 2.6K reactions | The Cherokee Friendship Dance opened a night of social dances for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and the Seneca Nation of New York at the Peaches Squirrell Sports & Recreation Complex on the evening of Thursday, May 18. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather video) | Cherokee One Feather | Facebook

A ceremonial Cherokee dance with both spiritual and social meaning, celebrating important events and themes like harvest, redemption and forgiveness — the Cherokee Word of the Week is “stomp dance.” | Visit Cherokee Nation