November 16
Cherokee Nation’s Office of Veteran Affairs would like to invite all veterans to a cultural outreach event from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at 17725 S. Muskogee Ave. in Tahlequah, next to the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex. Come enjoy cultural crafts, fellowship with other Cherokee veterans and hear from a guest speaker. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact 918-772-4166.
November 17
Cherokee Nation Commerce Services is cohosting a free Business Development Summit with the Tahlequah Regional Development Authority from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indian Capital Technology Center, 240 CareerTech Way, in Tahlequah. The summit will be a one-stop shop to hear from local entrepreneurs and experts, connect with resources at a vendor fair, and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Jerrod Murr will be the keynote speaker, and lunch is provided. For more information, please contact 918-456-3742. Register here: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/business-development-summit-tickets 737544735157 November 20
Grandparents Fishing Day: Come out and enjoy a traditional fishing day with kids and grandkids from 9 a.m. to noon at the pond next to the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah. Fishing poles, including 30 cane poles, will be available, and tackle and bait will be provided by Cherokee Nation Public Health. Coffee and hot chocolate will also be provided. For more information, please contact Dillon Lemasters at 918-506-3007.
November 21
Angel Project kick-off: Join the Cherokee Nation at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex at 10 a.m. as the tribe celebrates its annual Angel Project for low-income Cherokee children. This event is open to the public, and angels will become available for adoption during the event. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Sally Wilson at 918-458-6900, ext. 8193.
Traditional food demonstration: Learn how to make kanuchi, a beloved Cherokee dish made from hickory nuts gathered in the fall, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Delaware County Library, 429 S. 9th St. in Jay, Okla. Participants will see how kanuchi balls are made and will also sample kanuchi that will be prepared on site. For more information about this free demonstration, contact Cindy Tuder at 918-2531763 or Tricia Nichols at 918-253-1764.
November 27
The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is hosting a free, in-person course related to homebuying from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This comprehensive class, which will be held at the Housing Authority at 1500 Hensley Drive in Tahlequah, will cover the full scope of the homebuying process. To register for this class, please contact Valorie Barnett at 918-456-5482 or valorie.barnet@hacn.org.
