PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

 

Kansas City - The Cherokee Community of Kansas City is a community of Cherokee dedicated to Cherokee history, culture, heritage, tradition, and fellowship. We are a non-political, non-profit Native American organization whose members reside outside the boundaries of the Cherokee Nation and Bands. We have come together on the basis of our shared history and heritage, and out of an interest in the continuation of and love for the Cherokee People and Nations.

The Kansas City Cherokee Community welcomes all to join and participate in our events and activities. Our next social gathering is on Sunday June 30^th, 2013 with a pot luck lunch from 1pm to 7pm and the pot luck is at 2:30pm. This will be at Pierson Park - Shelter #2 - 1800 S. 55th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66106 (55th and Douglas near Turner, Kansas). This is the Chief's Annual Picnic, so the tribal Chief of the Nation is scheduled to be in attendance. Also scheduled is a demonstration of some traditional Cherokee games, such as Stickball.

This event is open to the public. Scheduled agenda includes Invocation & Introductions at 1:00pm. A State of the Nation Address by Principal Chief Bill John Baker. Presentation for Veterans: Cherokee Warrior Awards and Honoring our Elders at 2:00pm. Blessing of the Meal & Lunch will be at 3:00pm. There will also be a Cultural Presentation along with Traditional Cherokee Games and Activities at 4pm. Closing will be at 7pm. Potluck lunch is available for those who choose to participate and contribute. Registration will be available for photo ID cards for those that are previously registered Cherokee Citizens from 1pm till 1:30pm and then from 1:45pm till 7:00pm.

For more information, you may visit our Blog at http://kccherokeecommunity.blogspot.com/ or contact Chris Molle, President of the Kansas City Cherokee Community at aicmolle@yahoo.com