Gregg Howard

Storytelling has become a big part of my life. It enables me to tell people about the Cherokee - their history and culture. I can speak the language to them - teach them words and phrases - as I am telling the traditional Cherokee legends and stories.

Some of these legends have been told and retold for thousands of years - some are being shaped and refitted into our contemporary world. Stories from above - the sky and the birds, on the earth - the rivers, streams and animal stories, and out of the earth - stories of the plants and herbs. These stories become the essence of "why" the world is the way it is and teaches us the pulse and rhythms of Mother Earth and how to live in harmony.

Our mission is to record and promote the use of as many American Indian languages as we can. At present, working with tribes and nations all over the country, we are able to provide access to 15 American Indian languages. All of these language programs are in our catalog and are currently available.

Tribal Membership: Cherokee

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