In this episode, Dennis concludes his conversation with Cherokee speaker Patsy Beaver of Locust Grove on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

Episode 1199, June 22, 2025

"Nvhi Eloheh" - A Cherokee Song of Homeland and Hope

This traditional-style Cherokee lament comes from our radio drama "Stars Over Canyon" and honors the resilience of the Cherokee people through one of their darkest periods - the Trail of Tears.

🎭 From the Radio Drama: "Stars Over Canyon" - A story set in 1519, exploring Cherokee culture before European contact and the ancient wisdom that sustained the people through centuries of change.

🌟 Cultural Context:
"Nvhi Eloheh" translates to "Land Harmony" - expressing both the pain of losing ancestral homeland and the enduring hope that peace and balance will return. This song honors the memory of those who walked the Trail of Tears while celebrating the survival and strength of Cherokee culture today.

📜 LYRICS IN CHEROKEE WITH ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

[Verse 1]
Cherokee: Nvhi ayeli, nvhi ayeli
English: The land weeps, the land weeps

Cherokee: Aniyunwiya tsunadeloquasdi
English: The Real People walk the trail of tears

Cherokee: Keetoowah nvnohi, keetoowah nvnohi
English: The ancient spirit lives, the ancient spirit lives

Cherokee: Galilahi eloheh ayeli
English: Beautiful harmony weeps

[Chorus]
Cherokee: Ay-yah-hey, Aniyunwiya
English: Hey-ya-hey, Real People

Cherokee: Ay-yah-hey, galisdi
English: Hey-ya-hey, strong ones

Cherokee: Duyuktv nvnohi, duyuktv nvnohi
English: The right way lives, the right way lives

Cherokee: Eloheh galvquodi
English: Harmony will return

[Verse 2]
Cherokee: Unega ama tsunadeloquasdi
English: White water on the trail of tears

Cherokee: Nvhi ayuhisdi, nvhi ayuhisdi
English: The land is far, the land is far

Cherokee: Atsila nvnohi ugidali
English: Fire lives in the heart

Cherokee: Aniyunwiya eloheh nvnohi
English: The Real People's harmony lives

🔤 WORD MEANINGS & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:

• Nvhi (Nv-hee) - Land, earth, homeland - represents the deep spiritual connection Cherokee people have with their ancestral territory
• Eloheh (Ay-luh-hay) - Harmony, peace, wholeness, abundance - a central concept in Cherokee philosophy
• Aniyunwiya (Ah-nee-yoon-wee-yah) - "The Real People" - how Cherokee people traditionally refer to themselves
• Keetoowah (Kee-too-wah) - Ancient sacred name for Cherokee people, representing their original spiritual identity
• Duyuktv (Doo-yook-tv) - "The Right Way" - Cherokee concept of living in balance and harmony
• Galisdi (Gah-lees-dee) - Strong, powerful - referring to the resilience of the Cherokee people
• Tsunadeloquasdi - "Trail where they cried" - Cherokee term for the Trail of Tears



Nvhi Eloheh (Cherokee Traditional Lament)

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

Episode 1200, June 29, 2025

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

Episode 1201, July 6, 2025

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and special guest Todd Enlow, the Executive Director of Housing Programs, stop by the pod! 

Chief Hoskin and Todd give some behind-the-scenes insight into many of the exciting projects happening across our reservation.

Chief Hoskin also talks about focusing our tribe's energy on revitalizing our precious Cherokee language, building more housing for the Cherokee people, and making our health care the best in Indian Country.

We also ask Chief Hoskin about the legacy he hopes to leave behind and why his rooster is named after Howl's Moving Castle.

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3: Chief Hoskin & Todd Enlow

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Episode 1202, July 13, 2025

✨ Cherokee – Magique ✨
Some things don't need to be explained. It just feels... magical.
Il y a des choses qui ne s'expliquent pas. Tout devient... magique.

Magique

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

Episode 1204, July 27, 2025

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