January 17
Ready to live a tobacco-free life? Cherokee Nation is offering a free tobacco cessation course that will be taught virtually. There will be classes at noon and at 5:30 p.m. You do not have to be Native American to enroll, but you must be 18 years or older. To sign up, contact Cherokee Nation Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Heather Elliott at heather-elliott@cherokee.org or 918-316-9316 or visit https://compyle. clearimpact.com/#/public/survey/7E11AE1097FC-40F2-A8FF-B77C64B96E6A
January 25
Cultural class: Learn the art of flat reed mat weaving with Cherokee artist Laney Cully from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cherokee National Prison Museum in Tahlequah. Historically, rivercane was split and woven into rectangular baskets or flat mats for trade, ceremonies, storage, etc. In this class, which costs $25, participants are provided with the materials to learn the foundations of weaving with “flat” commercial reed to create different aesthetic patterns still used in weaving today and leave with their very own mat. Classes fill up quickly. Reserve your spot here: https://shop.visitcherokeenation. com/collections/cultural-classes/products/01-252024-flat-reed-mat-weaving
January 26 & 27
The Sequoyah Speech & Drama program will host the Sequoyah Spotlight Speech/Debate OSSAA Qualifying Tournament from 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. All events will be held on the Sequoyah campus and are free to the public. The program is looking for judges and donations. For more information, contact Sequoyah Speech & Drama coach Amanda Ray at amanda-ray@cherokee.org or 918-453-5156.
January 30
Cherokee Nation College Resources will host a college fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland. Explore resources available and learn more about college opportunities. College representatives will be present to visit with students. Door prizes will be awarded. Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland is located at 109 Cherokee Blvd. in Roland, Okla. For more information, contact Scott Williams at 918-718-5959 or daniel-williams@ cherokee.org.
