In this new episode of Siyo from the Rez, meet Ethan Winn and Hondo Kirk, two friends who grew up together, graduated from our Cherokee Immersion School and are now the voices of Snotlout and Hiccup in the Cherokee version of “How to Train Your Dragon”!

Ethan and Hondo talk about their incredible full-circle journey — from learning the Cherokee language as students to working at our Durbin Feeling Language Center and voicing these iconic animated characters.

Discover the story behind this amazing opportunity to work with DreamWorks Animation, the unique challenges of translating the world of dragons into tsalagi, and what this project will mean to the next generation of Cherokee language learners.

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As we all gather with friends, family and our community this week, we wanted to share the story of our Cherokee Nation Seed Bank and the Cherokee woman in charge of it all: Feather Smith.

In this episode of Siyo from the Rez, we sit down with Feather, Cherokee Nation’s ethnobiology manager and former Miss Cherokee, to learn about the incredible history of our heirloom seeds, the massive undertaking of caring for our Heirloom Garden and Native Plant Site, and how these seeds are helping reconnect Cherokees everywhere to our culture and traditions.

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Gather ‘round the fire for a special spooky edition of Siyo from the Rez! Just in time for Halloween, we’re joined by celebrated Cherokee storyteller Candice Byrd Boney and former Miss Cherokee Ella Mounce for an episode filled with chills and cultural teachings.

Listen as they share haunting tales passed down through generations, from eerie personal encounters at Beaver Gap to the rich lore behind mysterious beings like the Deer Lady and shapeshifters. This episode explores our tribe's spooky side, unpacking the stories that have been whispered in our communities for years.

Whether you're a fan of scary stories or curious about Cherokee legends, you won’t want to miss these captivating accounts. Tune in to connect with our culture in a whole new way, and maybe leave the lights on afterward! 😬

Subscribe and share this episode with friends and family who love a good spooky story. Wado!

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