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		Architect of the Capitol ^Votes:0 --> --> YOU ARE HERE>> Home November 23, 2007 --> Energy Conservation By practicing efficient energy management, we save taxpayer dollars, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect the environment and natural resources. The AOC has produced a brochure and a flyer that highlight simple energy saving tips that can help everyone conserve energy. + Saving Energy at the Nation's Capitol (PDF) + Energy Saving Tips (PDF) Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Revises Flag Policy Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, announced that he is issuing a new memo to affected Congressional offices changing the policy regarding messages included on the certificates that accompany flags that are flown over the U.S. Capitol. + Read More About AOC The Architect of the Capitol is responsible to the Read More Go to Site


		Cherokee ^Votes:0 CHEROKEE HISTORY © Part One (revised 2.28.96) [Note: This is a single part of what will be, by my classification, about 240 compact tribal histories (contact to 1900). It is limited to the lower 48 states of the U.S. but also includes those First Nations from Canada and Mexico that had important roles (Huron, Micmac, Assiniboine, etc.). Although this Cherokee history is larger than most, it's content and style are representative. The normal process at this point is to circulate an almost finished product among a peer group for comment and criticism. Using the Internet, this can be more inclusive. Feel free to comment or suggest corrections via e-mail. Working together we can end some of the historical misinformation about Native Americans. You will find the ego at this end is standard size Read More Go to Site

		Cherokee ^Votes:0 Fire in the Mountains by Donald E. Sheppard & Mr. Jeremiah Wolfe, Native American, Eastern Band of Cherokee Illustrated by Cheryl Lucente SPANISH CONQUEST by STATE REFERENCES TRANSLATIONS BRIEF: DESOTO's Conquest In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains live a people whose ancestors came to America thousands of years before Columbus. Ancient tribes had followed animals over a land bridge from Asia when the oceans were shallow during the Ice-age. Tribes hunted large animals with stone tipped spears, then roasted meat and fish over fires in coastal caves and rustic abodes. Hides were used for clothing, shoes and blankets. Clans moved down the shorelines with the animals and gathered wild fruits and vegetables along the way. Fire was carried from place to place. Sea shells were used for kniv Read More Go to Site

		Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston ^Votes:0 Last Update: Friday, October 20, 2006 - 9:02:36 AM "The purpose of the Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston is to build community, to preserve Cherokee heritage, to perpetuate the Cherokee culture, and to build the future of our people." Excerpts from The Cherokee Messenger can be found here . By-Laws of The Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston can be found here . For the complete hard copy of The Cherokee Messenger please see the notice at the foot of this page. There Are More Questions Than Answers... Brief History of The Trail of Tears Students Becoming Heroines and Heros Red Nations Remembering - A Cherokee Honoring of the Trail of Tears March 8, 1998 Cherokee (Tsalagi) Oklahoma Indian Times Turtle Town So Your Grandmother Was a Cherokee Princess? Legend of the Cherokee Rose Th Read More Go to Site

		Cherokee in North Georgia:A Nation's history ^Votes:0 Add To: Del.icio.us Digg Google Spurl Blink Furl Simpy Y! MyWeb The Cherokee Nation in Georgia: In the Beginning Cherokee History in Georgia, Part I In the beginning Chapters of The Cherokee in North Georgia In the Beginning A new Civilization Rising Tides - Nationalism in the Cherokee Nation Revolution and Rebellion Flashpoint:Gold Winning and Losing Today, some argue, we are at the dawn of a new era, one that will change the core of our society. Instances of cultural change on a societal level are rare in the history of the world. Europeans begin such a change in the 1400's, fueled by the ink of Gutenburg's printing press. Yet no society makes a change comparable to the dramatic cultural shift that the Cherokee accomplish in North Georgia from 1794 to 1835. Great plagues and wars ravage Read More Go to Site

		Cherokee Indians ^Votes:0 Cherokee indians Cherokee Indians Smoky Mountains Cherokee Indians Smoky Mountains - The first native peoples arrived in the Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains about A.D. 1000. They were believed to have been a branch of the Iroquois, later to be called Cherokee Indians , who moved south from Iroquoian lands in New England. Consisting of 7 clans, the Cherokee Nation stretched from the Ohio River into South Carolina. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians lived in the Tn Great Smoky Mountains National Park , believed to be the sacred ancestral home of the Cherokee Nation. Blog about Cherokee and other tribes or send us an email to talk about other topics related to this page > Home > About Us > Mountain Blog > Smoky Mountain Cam > Cabins Tn and Chalets > Wedding Chapels > Ho Read More Go to Site

		Cherokee North Carolina \| Official site of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians ^Votes:0 TICKETS - TICKETS - YOUR VISIT - FISHING - OUTDOORS - GAMING - ISLAND PARK - BUS TOURS - DINE & SHOP - LODGING THE PEOPLE - HISTORY - DRAMA - THE VILLAGE - MUSEUM - QUALLA ARTS - MAPS - GOVERNMENT - ARTISTS - PERFORMERS - LANGUAGE - GENEALOGY - LEGENDS - POETRY - RECIPES BOTTLED WATER LINKS - TRIBAL - PARTNER - LOCAL - KIDS ABOUT US - PRESS ROOM - CONTACT US - INFORMATION E-NEWSLETTER SIGNUP DEUTSCH HISTORY & CULTURE / UNTO THESE HILLS / OCANALUFTEE VILLAGE / MUSEUM / QUALLA ARTS / EVENTS WNC Info Cherokee, North Carolina voted "Travel Attraction of the Year" by the Southeast Tourism Society for 2006. Visitor information: 800.438.1601 © Copyright 2006 Cherokee, North Carolina - All rights reserved. Website Design and Marketing Strategy by The Goss Agency, Inc. E-Newsletter Signup Read More Go to Site

		Cherokees of California ^Votes:0 The C herokees of C alifornia, Inc., is a 501C-3 non-profit tribal organization incorporated in 1975. It is not affiliated with the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, nor is it a federally recognized tribal entity. We are banded together as descendants of a common Cherokee heritage. Our primary purpose is to preserve and pass on to the next generation our traditions, history and language. Officers: Tribal Chief: Donald Elder Subchief: Sonny Rafael Secretary: Marilyn Lowe Treasurer: Leuwanna Williams Prayer Keeper: Rodney Presswood Peace Elder: Jerry Pierson Cherokee of California Applications Applications can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to The Cherokees of California, Inc., or you may complete the application form provided. ---> © Cherokees Of California, Inc. P.O. B Read More Go to Site

		Native Americans -- Cherokee Indians ^Votes:0 The Cherokee Click here to jump to the endof the Cherokee story for the latest additions. A report by Leah Montre Third grade, New City School St. Louis, Missouri, USA (click for text only version) Table of Contents History Geography Shelter Transportation Food Clothes Men Women Children Entertainment Celebrations/Ceremonies Language Leaders Enemies Whitemen Modern Bibliography Cherokee legend saysthat the Cherokee came from the far away Northwest. This may be true. Centuriesago, people probably did come from Siberia. Some moved further south andbecame known as the Indians of South America. Many stayed in North America. The Cherokeelived in Northern Georgia, Eastern Tennessee, and Western North Carolina.Cherokees said that the Great Spirit gave them their land. It was beautifulland. Read More Go to Site

		The Flag of the Cherokee of Oklahoma ^Votes:0 The Cherokee Nation The Cherokee people are located in two distinct regions representing their history under the United States. The Eastern Band of Cherokee are located in North Carolina and Tennessee, the traditional homeland of the people who call themselves "Ani Yun Wiya" or "Real People"(ENAT, 43-48). The term Cherokee was probably given to them by their neighbors in the southeast, the Creeks. The Creeks called them "Tciloki", meaning "people of a different speech". The modern Cherokee nation has more enrolled members than any other in the United States. The 1990 census showed around 400,000 Cherokees living in the country. The Navajo, however are considered the largest tribe by many since the Western Cherokee recognize any one who has even the s Read More Go to Site

		The Flag of the Cherokee of Oklahoma ^Votes:0 Main The Flag of the Cherokee of Oklahoma The Cherokee Nation The Cherokee people are located in two distinct regions representing their history under the United States. The Eastern Band of Cherokee are located in North Carolina and Tennessee, the traditional homeland of the people who call themselves "Ani Yun Wiya" or "Real People"(ENAT, 43-48). The term Cherokee was probably given to them by their neighbors in the southeast, the Creeks. The Creeks called them "Tciloki", meaning "people of a different speech". The modern Cherokee nation has more enrolled members than any other in the United States. The 1990 census showed around 400,000 Cherokees living in the country. The Navajo, however are considered the largest tribe by many since the Western Che Read More Go to Site

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