Siyo from the Rez
Siyo from the Rez! This is the official podcast from the Cherokee Nation, and we're broadcasting from our tribal headquarters in Tahlequah. Each episode, we’ll be talking with Cherokee citizens who are working hard to preserve and revitalize our culture and who are making a difference in our communities.
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
Siyo from the Rez
Latest Episodes
12: Bringing “How to Train Your Dragon” to the Rez
In this new episode of Siyo from the Rez, meet Ethan Winn and Hondo Kirk, two friends who grew up together, graduated from our Cherokee Immersion School and are now the voices of Snotlout and Hiccup in the Cherokee version of “How to Train Your...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:29
11: Feather Smith | Caring for Our Heirloom Seeds
As we all gather with friends, family and our community this week, we wanted to share the story of our Cherokee Nation Seed Bank and the Cherokee woman in charge of it all: Feather Smith.In this episode of Siyo from the Rez, we sit down ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:33
10: Spooky Stories and Cherokee Lore
Gather ‘round the fire for a special spooky edition of Siyo from the Rez! Just in time for Halloween, we’re joined by celebrated Cherokee storyteller Candice Byrd Boney and former Miss Cherokee Ella Mounce for an episode filled with chills and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:56
9: Robert Lewis | Bringing Cherokee Stories to Life
Robert Lewis is what you might call a fan favorite — not just here in the Cherokee Nation, but everywhere he goes. Especially on the Cherokee Nation TikTok, where his storytelling videos always go viral.In this episode of Siyo from the R...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:28
8: Cherokee Freedmen: History, Equality and What the Future Holds
Deputy Secretary of State Canaan Duncan and our Community Liaison Melissa Payne stop by the podcast for this powerful new episode of Siyo from the Rez. Canaan and Melissa discuss the long journey for Freedmen descendants to be recog...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:36
