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At one time the Cherokee language was the medium of our Cherokee grounds. Not just Ceremonially but socially as well. This has changed over the last generation, we are loosing our language and it is the vehicle of our lifeways and culture. For that reason alone we hope to host language camps and began to have gatherings and language classes.
We used to call our monthly gatherings - meetings as opposed to dances. The concept of "meeting" was a closer translation from the original Cherokee word. Even though it’s now a habit to call our monthly meetings "dances", I will make an effort to call them meetings. The dance itself is only a small part of the activity and importance of our monthly meetings, and my word change helps reflect that. ᎣᏏᏳ
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At one time the Cherokee language was the medium of our Cherokee grounds. Not just Ceremonially but socially as well. This has changed over the last generation, we are loosing our language and it is the vehicle of our lifeways and culture. For that reason alone we hope to host language camps and began to have gatherings and language classes.
We used to call our monthly gatherings - meetings as opposed to dances. The concept of "meeting" was a closer translation from the original Cherokee word. Even though it’s now a habit to call our monthly meetings "dances", I will make an effort to call them meetings. The dance itself is only a small part of the activity and importance of our monthly meetings, and my word change helps reflect that. ᎣᏏᏳ
ᎠᏯ ᏩᏕ ᏥᎪᏪᎸᎦSee More
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