This site is operated by Cherokee Gadugi of Tarrant County as a chartered satellite, non-profit, non-political organization of the Cherokee Nation. Its mission is dedicated to providing history, culture, heritage, tradition, language, and fellowship to our members who reside outside the Cherokee Nation boundaries.
Cherokee Gadugi Grant Funds at Work!
November 10, Leta Goodman of the Oklahoma Native American Basketweavers Association and Cherokee Nation hosted a workshop, teaching Cherokee Gadugi and ONABA Texas weavers to create Rose Drake's designed purse. a beautiful basket.
Amy Derton, Abby Derton, JJ Cunningham, Jackie Jo Cunningham, and Alvin Oglesby had a cultural experience, Once they got those spokes turned up and that 3rd row going they just took off weaving.
Using the textbook to the left, Cherokee Gadugi conducts an ongoing Cherokee language class enabled by Gadugi grant funds for textbooks and other assorted learning materials. Classes meet at least bi-monthly and all are welcome!
Before and after cleaning head stone lamb as Mr. Rohr, who has many family members resting here, observes. The cemetaries' restoration partially funded by a $5,000 grant by Cherokee Gadugi.
A CNO grant allowed Cherokee Gadugi to provide funds to the Dallas Indian United Methodist Church for backpacks and much needed school supplies for over forty Native students.
Reeds for baskets drying after coloration by hanging on an old fashioned clothes line. This traditional basket making craft is partially funded by a Cherokee Gadugi grant is supported by participation of several of our members including Dana on your left.
We also provided funds to our sister organization, Cherokee Cemeteries Restoration.
The men in the photo are the land owner and a descendent of the Chamber family.
