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TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA - The Cherokee Nation Cultural Resource Center is sponsoring several 10-week Cherokee language classes throughout the Cherokee Nation. The classes are for anyone interested in learning to read, write and speak the Cherokee language and are suitable for beginners. All books and materials are provided free of charge by the Cultural Resource Center and there is no registration fee for the class. “The Cherokee language is important to maintaining our cultural heritage and identity,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith, “Through programs such as our community language initiative we are we are working diligently to teach our future generations our native tongue.” Classes will be held in Bell, Catoosa, Jay, Oaks, Rocky Mountain, Tahlequah, Vian and Westville. For more information, contact Anna Huckaby at the Cherokee Nation Cultural Resource Center, phone: 918-453-5145.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org