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"Trail Of Tears" www.richheape.com - Rich-Heape Films, Inc. Nearly a quarter of the Cherokee Nation froze or starved to death on the trail to Oklahoma Indian Territory. This video explores America's darkest period: President Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma in 1838. Nearly a quarter of the Cherokee National died during the Trail of Tears, arriving in Indian Territory with few elders and even fewer children. Presented by Wes Studi and narrated by James Earl Jones, "Trail of Tears Cherokee Legacy" has already captured an impressive array of awards including a Nammy for best long video. Known worldwide as "The Nammys" - Nama (Native American Music Awards) is an ultimate celebration of music & video honoring the outstanding achievements of today's leading Native American artists.

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I had just found ... ( 4 weeks ago by LeanaJoH76)

I had just found out (from my oldest brother, who knows more about my family history than anyone in the family), told me that my Grandma was also a Nez Perce Indian too. Both her parents were full-blood Cherokee and Nez Perce. And that she had named me "Shining Star" when I was born (my dad and oldest brother were there when she named me). How cool is that??!!

AND STILL ARE. ( 4 weeks ago by malcjow)

AND STILL ARE.

same with me im ... ( 3 weeks ago by ImidnaI)

same with me im Cherokee but cannot prove it because i have no documentation stating i am.

Osiyo (hello) ... ( 3 weeks ago by Pucheim)

Osiyo (hello) Imidnal. It doesn't matter if we are full or part blooded; we are all still blood sisters and brothers. We all should be proud of our heritage. Uganawa Adadoligi (Warm Blessings)

Where did you learn ... ( 3 weeks ago by Cryptykk)

Where did you learn to speak the language of the Cherokee?

As far as I'm ... ( 3 weeks ago by Cryptykk)

As far as I'm concerned America, Canada, Alska, and South America are still being trepassed upon by terrorists. I think Native Americans should be the most prominent in these countries.

You can't confuse ... ( 3 weeks ago by MIDNIGHT1DEMO)

You can't confuse success with genocide. These butchers have survived by this type of lifestyle long before those rogue colonies ever set foot on this soil. They still commit atrocities to this date. Just look at Iraq. 1.5 million ppl dead since the invasion. A zebra can't change it's colors and they same can be said about America. It's the Devils playground, not to be confused with being in any way prominent.

i'm cherokee also. ... ( 3 weeks ago by mandersonfirefighter)

i'm cherokee also. my great grandma was full blooded . has anyone one on here heard of nancy pack also went by nancy jenkins

o si yo,the tsalagi ... ( 3 weeks ago by laslohun)

o si yo,the tsalagi language is great, on line or here on youtube can you a lot stuffs finding to learning, .i am laslo,an hun from hungary..just like lakota,nakota,dakota, or souther-atapasc languages,...

I think by " ... ( 3 weeks ago by Bearwolfwitch)

I think by "promonent" Cryptykk, meant "abundant'like in manny more.

Yeah, your right. ... ( 3 weeks ago by MIDNIGHT1DEMO)

Yeah, your right. He's right then. I feel bad that blacks got equality (somewhat) but the Natives really are never heard in the media when it comes to their problems.

Yeah, The ... ( 3 weeks ago by Bearwolfwitch)

Yeah, The government are not going to grant the natives their freedom from the reservation because that way they will not be able to keep them down and control them. It's about time the govenment let all the native indians roam around the land just like any other person born in the USA.

Wow, I didn't know ... ( 3 weeks ago by MIDNIGHT1DEMO)

Wow, I didn't know you guys couldn't leave the reserves. That's crazy. I don't know what to say.

Array ( 2 weeks ago by Itsbloodycoldhere)

Tansi, Yes it was our land; our memory never dies. Happy Christmas.

O-si-yo! Excellent! ... ( 2 weeks ago by joseftnix)

O-si-yo! Excellent! The Cherokee are a NATION, not a race. Some estimates put the number of full blood Europeans sent packing on the Trail of Tears at 20%. Blood quantum is a federal imposition under the Dawes roll. The Cherokee NATION was sent to Oklahoma. Tens of thousands of mixed bloods were able to stay and their descendents, now in the hundreds of thousands, are still here and, no, they're not wannabes, just conscious of their roots...

I am not of ... ( 2 weeks ago by joseftnix)

I am not of Cherokee ancestry, but my Better Half is and his comment: "they'll never understand that the medicine man works in oncology, his tee-pee is a split level, his pony an SUV, his buckskins bought at the mall, his wampum invested on Wall Street, his Gr-at Sp-rit is Nicene Creed, his "special" music Sibelius and his "special" food Szechuan. We have overcome and I don't have to wear a feather to prove I'm an Indian."

It aint where were ... ( 2 weeks ago by boony68)

It aint where were from or even who we are but whats in our hearts that defines us. The spirit of the cherokee will never die.

Nothing to say... ... ( 1 week ago by DAWL01)

Nothing to say...just a brief video response.

Array ( 1 week ago by johnakavan)

Hi I come from a Cherokee and Sioux background and also part belgian. I don't have much to say but I will say much love to everyone and happy holidays.

I have cherokee in ... ( 1 week ago by AsG1989)

I have cherokee in me, although not visible I feel so bad for what happened...cherokee's will never die period.

i saw the trial of ... ( 1 week ago by lordmegatron44)

i saw the trial of tears up close

I'm so horny!! Are ... ( 1 week ago by SaraCollins11)

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uhh ur sick! ( 3 days ago by 3AussieBlokes)

uhh ur sick!

Just horrible what ... ( 1 day ago by executiveassistant07)

Just horrible what was done to innocent people (native Americans), and we know that some tried to change the History books, like Bush will try to do also.