NAIWA Daughters Cherokee

05/22/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to our Communication Liaison Zai on receiving two internship opportunities for this summer. She will be working in medical and traditional medicine fields in partnership with the Cherokee Indian Hospital and Center for Native Health. She wants to bring back our traditional birthing practices and hopes to be a doula in the future. We are amazed by the work she continues to put in to represent our tribe and support Indigenous females. She is what it means to be a Strong Cherokee woman who is paving the way for young females in this field. We are beyond grateful and proud to be a part of her journey and we can't wait to see what she does next. Congratulations Zai!!

05/15/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to our SHE-yo Project Lead Misha for receiving the Tribal Council Award Today! She continues to represent our tribe and show what it means to be a Cherokee woman. She has accomplished so much already and we can't wait to see what she does next. 🎉🎉🎉

05/15/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Our Ari received the Tribal Council Award Today! She is one of our newer members but has shown the dedication to community since. We are so proud to see her grow and represent our tribe. We can't wait to see what else she accomplishes.

05/15/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Our very own MJ received the Tribal Council Award Today! We have had the amazing opportunity to watch MJ grow and become her own person. She is a representation of a strong Indigenous female who is making positive changes in her community. So let's congratulate and uplift her accomplishment! 🎉🎉

05/15/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms, Grandmas, and Aunties who have helped shape us into the leaders we are today. It is because of your support, NAIWA Daughters is what it is today. We appreciate the investment we have from the women in our community, from driving to meetings, to supporting our efforts.

05/07/2026

On May 7th. 2026 our resolution in collaboration with Earth Keepers and Natural Resource Department to commit the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to a fundraising campaign to remove the Ela Dam passed unanimously. We are so excited to expand partnerships and build relationships across Turtle Island and represent our tribe and leadership. What an honor to be working alongside Indigenous peoples and community members who are passionate about protecting Longperson and our community's future. Thank you to those who have paved the way for us to continue doing this important work. we can't wait to collaborate, partner and protect Longperson as a community. The work isn't done but we are stronger as a community!

05/01/2026

NAIWA Daughters is incredibly proud to celebrate our Founder and Chair, Jasmine Smith, as she speaks at the United Nations during the 2026 UNPFII Side Event: Indigenous Youth Protecting Ocean Kin for Health & Wellbeing.

Jasmine’s leadership reflects exactly why NAIWA Daughters was created—to ensure Indigenous girls and young women know their voices matter, their leadership is needed, and their advocacy can create real change.

From Cherokee community work to national and international advocacy spaces, Jasmine continues to lead with humility, purpose, and deep love for our people and our natural relatives. She carries our ancestors, our teachings, and the responsibility of protecting future generations into every room she enters.

We are proud to see Indigenous youth leadership represented on a global stage and grateful for the elders, mentors, and community members who helped build the path for this moment.

Please join us in supporting Jasmine and all Indigenous youth leaders protecting our lands, waters, and relatives.

Watch the conversation here:
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k1cfmbfon4

Wado for believing in Indigenous youth and helping us continue this work.

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04/29/2026

Happy Birthday to our very own JoJo! We are so excited to continue to see her grow and hope she has a great birthday.

04/26/2026

We're postponing today's Auntea Time. We apologize to those looking forward to this gathering but we will be rescheduling soon. Make sure to follow us on socials for the updated date/time.