FEDERAL RECOGNITION FOR SOUTHERN CHEROKEE NATION OF KENTUCKY
Target:
United States Senator, United States Senate
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The last tribe of American Indians who waited 30 years for federal recognition from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Our Chief has turned down casinos, as it is NO PART of our culture, period! The BIA approved all documentation submitted by our tribe (they can be viewed at www.southerncherokeenationky.com ) and we've received our registration number. Thirty years is wrong! Chief Manfox has taught us that whatever is presented to our tribe is not for us - our gift "is the Indian blood" left to us by our ancestors. Anything that is presented to us now is in their memory. Help us and sign our petition for our ancestors. Our goal, as taught, is to help "ALL" American Indians.
The last tribe of American Indians who waited 30 years for federal recognition from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Our Chief has turned down casinos, as it is NO PART of our culture, period! The BIA approved all documentation submitted by our tribe (they can be viewed at www.southerncherokeenationky.com ) and we've received our registration number. Thirty years is wrong! Chief Manfox has taught us that whatever is presented to our tribe is not for us - our gift "is the Indian blood" left to us by our ancestors. Anything that is presented to us now is in their memory. Help us and sign our petition for our ancestors. Our goal, as taught, is to help "ALL" American Indians.
Osiyo and wado,
As a tribal member of the Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky, I'm privileged to tell you about these hard-working American Indians and why we're asking for your signature to help in this long sought after endeavor. Our tribes proven existence in the state of Kentucky is over 140 years. You're welcome to visit our website and read our historical documents www.southerncherokeenationky.com/
The commonwealth of Kentucky first recognized our tribe in 1893, by Governor John Young Brown. When our "old" website hit the internet (HTTP://SOUTHERNCHEROKEENATION.NET) along with the 1893 document, many scoffed and called us liars. It was an old document, old writing ... but it doesn't change the fact that it's REAL. Our Honored Chief Michael "Manfox" Buley showed the 1893 document to the present Governor of Kentucky, Ernie Fletcher, who immediately reaffirmed Governor John Brown's first state recognition. We have been state recognized now for 104 years. These documents, and others, can be seen on our new website: www.southerncherokeenationky.com/
You should also know that the BIA (the Bureau of Indian Affairs) came from Washington to our tribal land, in Henderson KY. Our Honored Chief Manfox presented the documents to them for review ~ and each and every one of them were approved as authentic. We received our registration number, which simply means they use the number while checking out tribe for ethics, credibility, etc. We were told by our tribal leaders that it will take 25 months - and then the BIA can simply tell us .... NO!!!!! It can also take up to 30 years. Would other ethnic groups in America have to wait that long for anything??!! Please do not consider this as whining, it is just a fact.
When asked about casinos, our Chief said, "Absolutely not! We carry our ancestors blood and that is our gift". Anything "gifted" to us as American Indians is because of our ancestors, not us. We can never stand in their place and say "we deserve". This great America will never hear a member of the Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky speak those words! We've already received the greatest gift of all ..... Indian blood. Our honored Chief serves on the Native American Heritage commission as vice-chairman. He works whenever he is asked and whenever he can volunteer for the commonwealth of Kentucky to preserve and teach. He has taught us well and continues to do so. He also works like many Americans and cares deeply for his family. We expect nothing for ourselves, for we deserve nothing. Our ancestors want us to help ALL American Indians. We do help now, with no resources. Just members working with Chief's help and instruction.
With love and spirit for all ethnic groups, we plead with you to please step forward and help our small tribe gain federal recognition. In doing so, you will be helping open so many doors and help so many human beings.
Wado (thank you)
Smoke and prayers,
Teresa "Giver of Peace"
Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky
(originally written and posted by no moccasin woman)
As a tribal member of the Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky, I'm privileged to tell you about these hard-working American Indians and why we're asking for your signature to help in this long sought after endeavor. Our tribes proven existence in the state of Kentucky is over 140 years. You're welcome to visit our website and read our historical documents www.southerncherokeenationky.com/
The commonwealth of Kentucky first recognized our tribe in 1893, by Governor John Young Brown. When our "old" website hit the internet (HTTP://SOUTHERNCHEROKEENATION.NET) along with the 1893 document, many scoffed and called us liars. It was an old document, old writing ... but it doesn't change the fact that it's REAL. Our Honored Chief Michael "Manfox" Buley showed the 1893 document to the present Governor of Kentucky, Ernie Fletcher, who immediately reaffirmed Governor John Brown's first state recognition. We have been state recognized now for 104 years. These documents, and others, can be seen on our new website: www.southerncherokeenationky.com/
You should also know that the BIA (the Bureau of Indian Affairs) came from Washington to our tribal land, in Henderson KY. Our Honored Chief Manfox presented the documents to them for review ~ and each and every one of them were approved as authentic. We received our registration number, which simply means they use the number while checking out tribe for ethics, credibility, etc. We were told by our tribal leaders that it will take 25 months - and then the BIA can simply tell us .... NO!!!!! It can also take up to 30 years. Would other ethnic groups in America have to wait that long for anything??!! Please do not consider this as whining, it is just a fact.
When asked about casinos, our Chief said, "Absolutely not! We carry our ancestors blood and that is our gift". Anything "gifted" to us as American Indians is because of our ancestors, not us. We can never stand in their place and say "we deserve". This great America will never hear a member of the Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky speak those words! We've already received the greatest gift of all ..... Indian blood. Our honored Chief serves on the Native American Heritage commission as vice-chairman. He works whenever he is asked and whenever he can volunteer for the commonwealth of Kentucky to preserve and teach. He has taught us well and continues to do so. He also works like many Americans and cares deeply for his family. We expect nothing for ourselves, for we deserve nothing. Our ancestors want us to help ALL American Indians. We do help now, with no resources. Just members working with Chief's help and instruction.
With love and spirit for all ethnic groups, we plead with you to please step forward and help our small tribe gain federal recognition. In doing so, you will be helping open so many doors and help so many human beings.
Wado (thank you)
Smoke and prayers,
Teresa "Giver of Peace"
Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky
(originally written and posted by no moccasin woman)
We signed the "FEDERAL RECOGNITION FOR SOUTHERN CHEROKEE NATION OF KENTUCKY" petition!
# 113:
6:34 pm PST, Jan 6,
Danny R West, Ohio
# 112:
4:45 pm PST, Jan 6,
Bill Denton, Kentucky
# 111:
4:35 pm PST, Jan 6,
White Wolf, Kentucky
May the Great Spirit walk with you on this journey. You have my respect and alliance, Chief ManFox. WayaUnega
May the Great Spirit walk with you on this journey. You have my respect and alliance, Chief ManFox. WayaUnega
# 110:
9:43 pm PST, Jan 5,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
IT is past time for we in Kentucky to be recognized and honored with our heritage.
IT is past time for we in Kentucky to be recognized and honored with our heritage.
# 109:
9:42 pm PST, Jan 5,
Jolene Noteboom, California
The denials and debates are over, breaking treaties was terribly wrong. The lies were wrong, the killing was wrong, now as a nation, we must right our wrongs.
The denials and debates are over, breaking treaties was terribly wrong. The lies were wrong, the killing was wrong, now as a nation, we must right our wrongs.
# 108:
12:03 am PST, Jan 5,
Jason Roberts, Pennsylvania
# 107:
4:12 pm PST, Jan 4,
Elene May, Kentucky
All Native Americans should have the recognition that are rightly theirs.
All Native Americans should have the recognition that are rightly theirs.
# 105:
6:34 am PST, Jan 4,
Jonah 'Gray Warrior' May, Kentucky
It is a shame these United States has not recognized the Southern Cherokee after all the hardship that has been done to the true Americans.
It is a shame these United States has not recognized the Southern Cherokee after all the hardship that has been done to the true Americans.
# 104:
11:43 pm PST, Jan 3,
APRILRAIN PHILLIPS, Tennessee
# 103:
1:13 am PST, Jan 1,
Alice Gattis, Tennessee
# 102:
4:50 pm PST, Dec 28,
Samuel Shelly, Maryland
# 101:
6:14 pm PST, Dec 19,
Tabetha Camacho, California
# 100:
1:51 pm PST, Dec 19,
Lisa Turner, Virginia
# 99:
6:28 pm PST, Dec 16,
Metric Clay, Mississippi
# 98:
4:33 pm PST, Dec 16,
Vi Hirsch, Brazil
# 97:
4:14 pm PST, Dec 16,
Jennifer Patterson, Washington
# 96:
11:07 am PST, Dec 16,
Liev De Smedt, Belgium
# 95:
5:25 am PST, Dec 16,
Marian Burchall, Bermuda
# 94:
4:54 am PST, Dec 16,
Leonore Santos, Spain
# 93:
2:52 pm PST, Dec 15,
Teresa Nemeth, California
# 92:
2:47 pm PST, Dec 15,
Misti Blue, Texas
# 91:
12:23 pm PST, Dec 15,
Karen Lockridge, Texas
Don't forget, they were here first, they should be honored as our forefathers should have done. Now it's our time to show respect. Karen Lockridge
Don't forget, they were here first, they should be honored as our forefathers should have done. Now it's our time to show respect. Karen Lockridge
# 90:
1:40 am PST, Dec 15,
Dave Brew, United Kingdom
# 89:
6:19 pm PST, Dec 14,
Sheryl Goodwin, Maine
# 88:
2:28 pm PST, Dec 14,
Stephanie Wilkin, Michigan
# 87:
11:24 am PST, Dec 14,
Laird D b, United Kingdom
i agree have you signe my petition exposer a long arm of the law
i agree have you signe my petition exposer a long arm of the law
# 86:
9:13 pm PST, Dec 13,
Raven Cole, Indiana
# 85:
8:37 pm PST, Dec 13,
Joseph Johnson, New York
FINALLY!!!!
FINALLY!!!!
# 84:
7:12 pm PST, Dec 13,
Mike Downs, Missouri
# 83:
5:36 pm PST, Dec 13,
Patrick O'Regan, New York
# 82:
5:27 pm PST, Dec 13,
Betty Masterson, Indiana
cherokees should be recognized
cherokees should be recognized
# 81:
5:09 pm PST, Dec 13,
Sandra Carr, Alabama
# 80:
7:47 am PST, Dec 13,
Barbara Gill, New Jersey
We all have an obligation to our own culture. It is wrong for others to pressure others into doing what is against our inborn heritage!. Let us honor our ancestors and culture by living the life that we know is true and right.
We all have an obligation to our own culture. It is wrong for others to pressure others into doing what is against our inborn heritage!. Let us honor our ancestors and culture by living the life that we know is true and right.
# 79:
12:12 am PST, Dec 13,
Caitlin Maddox, Oklahoma
# 78:
8:41 pm PST, Dec 12,
Kay Smith, Texas
# 77:
7:17 am PST, Dec 12,
Rachel Strzelecki, Missouri
# 76:
6:11 am PST, Dec 12,
Name not displayed, South Carolina
It is time for the United States to recognize it's First Nations!
It is time for the United States to recognize it's First Nations!
# 75:
3:00 am PST, Dec 12,
Estelle Newton, Oklahoma
# 74:
6:33 pm PST, Dec 11,
Amy Hellmers, Mississippi
# 73:
3:25 am PST, Dec 11,
Corrier Vincent, France
# 72:
3:25 am PST, Dec 11,
Corrier Vincent, France
# 71:
4:13 pm PST, Dec 10,
Laura Zanoli, Italy
# 70:
7:41 pm PST, Dec 9,
Peter Saltanis, New Hampshire
No one is free when others are oppressed
No one is free when others are oppressed
# 69:
4:34 pm PST, Dec 9,
David Bradbury, Oregon
# 68:
4:30 pm PST, Dec 9,
Ann Sumpter, Tennessee
# 67:
9:51 am PST, Dec 9,
Kelly Sanders, Wisconsin
# 66:
11:33 pm PST, Dec 8,
Fran Pilgreen, California
# 65:
9:52 am PST, Dec 8,
Melissa Hampton, Michigan
It is beyond time that the U.S. stop mistreating the original citizens of the United States.
It is beyond time that the U.S. stop mistreating the original citizens of the United States.
# 64:
9:17 pm PST, Dec 7,
Douglas Lightsey, California
# 63:
1:52 pm PST, Dec 7,
Teri Smith, Illinois
Indian tribes were one(and still are) of the most mistreated people. I hate what the white man did to them. All over land. Killing them, then when they fought back makeing it sound like they were savages. When the white man were the savage one's. I would of fought back too! In the bible its says "an eye for an eye"....Indians never got to even the score. The true Americans are the Indian. Most white men came from other lands. I just get so upset over this issue. I have indian in me because of indians that were here. I love how they believed in spirits and love the land. Respected it an all that it gave to them. They were proud people. And still are. How can there be proud in what was done to them? I wish we could go back to the day when the land, and animals were treated kindly and was beautiful again. But we can't too much has been distroyed. But we can make up to the indians and do right by them. Stop trying to give them things they do not want or believe. Let them get back the honor they believe in. The few of them that are left. Give them the recognition! All they have is memories of thier ancestors, let them save that!
Indian tribes were one(and still are) of the most mistreated people. I hate what the white man did to them. All over land. Killing them, then when they fought back makeing it sound like they were savages. When the white man were the savage one's. I would of fought back too! In the bible its says "an eye for an eye"....Indians never got to even the score. The true Americans are the Indian. Most white men came from other lands. I just get so upset over this issue. I have indian in me because of indians that were here. I love how they believed in spirits and love the land. Respected it an all that it gave to them. They were proud people. And still are. How can there be proud in what was done to them? I wish we could go back to the day when the land, and animals were treated kindly and was beautiful again. But we can't too much has been distroyed. But we can make up to the indians and do right by them. Stop trying to give them things they do not want or believe. Let them get back the honor they believe in. The few of them that are left. Give them the recognition! All they have is memories of thier ancestors, let them save that!
# 62:
12:07 pm PST, Dec 7,
Geri Fowler, Florida
# 61:
11:17 am PST, Dec 7,
Kristina Salgado, Arkansas
# 60:
7:53 am PST, Dec 7,
Ralph Xx, Germany
# 59:
6:23 am PST, Dec 7,
Paul Rathbone, United Kingdom
# 58:
6:20 am PST, Dec 7,
Mila Dandarova, Bulgaria
# 57:
7:41 pm PST, Dec 6,
Name not displayed, Michigan
My Great Greatgrandmother was a full blooded Cherokee but no records, that I know of, exists. I am proud to be a part of the Cherokee tribe, and want proof of my heritage. She married a Mccoy from Glasgow Kentucky. Is there anyway you can help me? My Grandfather was August Mccoy better known as AC.
My Great Greatgrandmother was a full blooded Cherokee but no records, that I know of, exists. I am proud to be a part of the Cherokee tribe, and want proof of my heritage. She married a Mccoy from Glasgow Kentucky. Is there anyway you can help me? My Grandfather was August Mccoy better known as AC.
# 56:
3:16 pm PST, Dec 6,
Michael manfox Buley, Kentucky
I am Cherokee and proud of it.
I am Cherokee and proud of it.
# 55:
12:28 pm PST, Dec 6,
Esta Weiss, Texas
# 54:
10:16 pm PST, Dec 5,
Rod Ewing, Ohio
# 53:
10:00 pm PST, Dec 5,
Christy Tucker, Alabama
# 52:
3:31 pm PST, Dec 5,
Robert Johnson, Ohio
For more impact, add a personal comment here
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# 51:
11:52 am PST, Dec 5,
Jean Bremer, Illinois
