Cherokee National Treasure and artist Traci Rabbit stops by the pod!

As a second-generation artist and entrepreneur, Traci shares her journey of growing up on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, learning from her father — the legendary Bill Rabbit — carving her own path in the art world, and being celebrated for capturing strong Native women in her work.

Traci opens up about her creative process, how she balances being a full-time artist and businesswoman, and the importance of making art accessible to everyone — from original paintings to wearable designs.

We also talk to Traci about her love for fashion, her role as a mentor to young Indigenous artists, and … her stolen truck! (Update: Traci found it!)

4: Traci Rabbit | Cherokee Art, Legacy & Inspiration

In this episode, Dennis continues his conversation with Cherokee speaker Gerald Pettit of Marble City on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

Episode 1204, July 27, 2025

Episode 1205, August 3, 2025

Deputy Chief Bryan Warner stops by the podcast to talk about his Sequoyah County roots and growing up at the race track in Sallisaw, the secret to being calm and balanced, and why it’s important that Cherokees embrace health and wellness to nurture ourselves and our community. 

He also talks about his loving family, their busy schedules, how they stay active, and the importance of embracing Cherokee values in all aspects of life. 

5: Deputy Chief Bryan Warner | Leading with Heart

Episode 1206, August 10, 2025

In this episode, Dennis begins his conversation with Cherokee speaker Annie Cochran Lyman of Tagg Flats on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

Episode 1208, August 24, 2025

Tonia Hogner-Weavel is known across the rez — and, really, across the country — for traditional Cherokee clothing and her unique, award-winning design style.

In this episode of Siyo from the Rez, Tonia shares her fascinating life story — from growing up in the Oklahoma Panhandle and learning how to sew to becoming one of the Cherokee Nation’s most in-demand creators of Cherokee fashion. You’ll hear about the history and evolution of Cherokee clothing, Tonia’s unique design process, and how you can spot a tear dress that’s a Tonia Hogner-Weavel original.

6: Tonia Hogner-Weavel | Sewing a Legacy of Cherokee Fashion

Story of the Trail Of Tears and how the Cherokee have been resilent

Proud Cherokee

Your whispers paint a canvas 
Bright with stellar radiance

Feel the stars aligning 
As they pull us through deepest time

Boundless dance of your silhouette, sacred art,
Sculpting firelight within my heart

In the quiet of a moonless night,
Your shadow glows with borrowed light.

So take my hand and we’ll chase the dawn,
Through endless skies where love is born.

Your voice, a tide that calls me near,
The cosmic sound that drowns my fear.

A fleeting spark where comets roam,
You call my heart to find its home.

We’re drifting through the endless deep,
The tides of time a melody that we'll forever keep.

Stardrift

In this episode, Dennis continues his conversation with Cherokee speaker Annie Cochran Lyman of Tagg Flats on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

Episode 1210, September 7, 2025

Songwriter / AI original songs
All music and words copyrighted

Siyo! The Cherokee Nation is the largest tribe in the United States with more than 400,000 tribal citizens worldwide.

Steady song stream of electronic, dance, synthpop, ballads, and more, synthy music and other lyrical sonic explorations.

New tracks tagged #Cherokee