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Welcome to ᏣᎳᎩ ᏫᏗᎦᏅᏍᎩ (Tsalagi Widiganvsgi – Cherokee Dispatch), your source for independent media covering Cherokee leadership, culture, history, and politics. Hosted by Cara Cowan Watts, this podcast and vlogcast series brings unfiltered conversations on the issues shaping the Cherokee Nation, the United Keetoowah Band, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. From deep dives into Cherokee sovereignty and legislation affecting Native Americans to discussions on culture, language, and community, we amplify Cherokee voices and perspectives. Stay informed, engaged, and connected with the stories that matter.
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In this emotional and revealing interview, Cara Cowan Watts sits down with David Comingdeer for an exclusive conversation about one of the most consequential whistleblower cases in Cherokee Nation history.
🎙️ What you'll hear: -The real story behind the dismissal of 40 Cherokee firefighters — and how it all unfolded
-Why David chose to speak up, despite personal risk
-How former Chief Chad Smith and Michael Moore fought for justice as his attorneys
-The shocking truth: David won the case — but the Nation still hasn't paid
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In this special episode of Cherokee 411 with Cara, we introduce a powerful new voice to our platform—Professor SFC Norman W. Crowe Jr., US Army (Ret.). As a Cherokee historian, veteran, and educator, Professor Crowe brings a deep commitment to truth-telling and preserving our shared legacy.
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In this episode of ᏣᎳᎩ ᏫᏗᎦᏅᏍᎩ with Cara (Tsalagi Widiganvsgi), host Cara Cowan Watts sits down with Wayland Smalley — Cherokee Nation citizen, backyard gardener, and host of Come On, Let’s Plant — as he shares his no-till, deep mulch method inspired by Ruth Stout and Cherokee family traditions. With over 63,000 subscribers and his trusty dog Riley by his side, Wayland shows how gardening can be simple, sustainable, and deeply rewarding.
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Join us for a totally scientific conversation with the one and only Rez Weather/News team — the experts in measuring rainfall with spoons, scraping ice with cardboard (a.k.a. Cherokee windshield scrapers), and dropping rez-level news with a whole lotta humor.
🥄📦🌪️ They might not have a Doppler radar, but they’ve got duct tape, good instincts, and a whole lot of heart. Whether they’re tracking storms or just trying to keep the rez roads clear (ish), they’re out there doing it for the people — and making us laugh the whole time. This episode is a little bit news, a little bit nonsense, and a whole lot of rez realness.
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In this heartwarming episode, they share their cherished memories of simple joys like oranges, walnuts, candy, and an abundance of playmates from the children’s home across the street. Learn a few Cherokee words for holiday treats and experience the beauty of gratitude, community, and love that made their childhood Christmases truly special.
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