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The Tallige Cherokee Nation of modern day are survivors whose intent is to preserve our heritage, culture and spirituality through continued story telling and regularly scheduled ceremonials.
Traditionally, all important spiritual, cultural and business matters are conducted around the Council Fire. This Fire is always at the same Hallowed place, built on the ashes from previous fires by the Fire Keeper. The Fire is built slightly higher each time and kindled with a bundle of twigs containing a sprig each of Hickory, Maple, Locust, Beech, Sycamore, Ash and Oak.
The Clans are stationed in a circle around the Fire. The opening to the Circle is always to the East where all participants must enter. The Clan Names are: Wild Potato, Wolf, Deer, Bird, Bear, Panther and Red Paint.
Twelve times each year there are New Moon Ceremonies when the Principal Chief, Oliver Collins, calls the Tribe together and speaks to the Creator, asking directions and thanking Him for all things in the good life.
It is important to remember, we are only a small part in the Grand Plans of the Creator. We thank Him for the bounty of good that has come to us. We ask how we may further serve Him and fit into His plan of things to come. We humbly apologize for having to kill the animals and plants in order to live and serve Him. Most importantly, we do not go to Him with a list of things we want Him to do, that would be very selfish of us.
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