Story of Sequoyah | The Genius Who Created the Cherokee Alphabet | History Biography

Today, we celebrate #SequoyahDay in honor of the 200th anniversary of our written language, the Cherokee Syllabary. Learn about Sequoyah and his creation of the Syllabary in this animated video brought to you by the Cherokee Nation Language Department with help from the Cherokee Nation Film Office. #CherokeeSyllabaryBicentennial #ᏣᎳᎩ | Cherokee Nation

2.3K views · 161 reactions | To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sequoyah Schools, Cherokee Nation leaders and Sequoyah students, teachers and staff came together last week to bury a time capsule. Items placed in the time capsule included letters, newspapers, documents, photos and mementos of special significance to Sequoyah High School and the Cherokee Nation. The time capsule will be opened in 50 years, on March 4, 2072. ⏳ #HonorTheSpear150 | Cherokee Nation | Facebook

A log cabin near Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was home to perhaps the most famous Cherokee in history, Sequoyah. | Cherokee Phoenix