Cherokee Teen to Adult Program

11/03/2025

First-language Cherokee speakers Phyllis Sixkiller and Kathy Sierra were awarded a honorary doctorate for their continued work to preserve and perpetuate the Cherokee language.

03/05/2025

It's that time of year!! Join American Indian Resource Center, Inc. - AIRC in the 🌳Spring🪻 tradition of a Wild Onion Dinner Fundraiser. Come on out to the Tahlequah Community Building on March 20th from 11:30am-1:30pm.
AIRC's Wild Onion Dinner is $10 per plate, and includes:
Wild Onion & Eggs🧅🥚
Fry Bread😋
Potatoes🥔
Beans🫘
Grape Dumplings🍇
and a Drink🥤
Proceeds go towards the Fount Holland Memorial and Wathene Young Scholarships👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓

02/19/2025

Ready for new opportunities? The Cherokee Teens to Adults Program offers pathways to growth, skill development, and cultural connection. If you're looking to expand your horizons, we want to hear from you.

12/04/2024

CTAP and SRAE had a visit from Cherokee Nation National Treasure Tommy Wildcat this morning. After telling us about he gathers North American rivercane, Tommy showed us his beautifully crafted blowguns. We couldn't resist the opportunity to purchase one from him to show to the students of our programs. We look forward to working with Tommy by having him out for a cultural presentation with our students. Wado, Tommy!

12/03/2024

Todays the day Giving Tuesday! Give Native!

This Giving Tuesday, support Native-led nonprofits

We’re joining the movement to uplift organizations making a real impact in Native communities. As part of the American Indian Resource Center (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), your donation goes directly to supporting this mission.

Donate Today and Make a Difference! Visit our donation page to give your support. A receipt will be emailed for tax purposes. Click below to donate:

https://web-donations-cv-874.causevox.com

Let’s empower Native voices and protect our cultural heritage together!

11/27/2024

At CTAP, we believe that strong families are the foundation of a thriving community. This Thanksgiving, we’re honored to support local families by providing Thanksgiving dinner baskets to youth in need.

Through the generosity of our donors, we’ve selected a student from each school we’ve served this fall to receive a special basket. We hope these baskets will inspire quality family time and create lasting memories.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this initiative. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of our youth.

11/26/2024

This Giving Tuesday, support Native-led nonprofits

We’re joining the movement to uplift organizations making a real impact in Native communities. As part of the American Indian Resource Center (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), your donation goes directly to supporting this mission.

Donate Today and Make a Difference! Visit our donation page to give your support. A receipt will be emailed for tax purposes. Click below to donate:

https://web-donations-cv-874.causevox.com

Let’s empower Native voices and protect our cultural heritage together!

11/22/2024

AIRC crew(staff) enjoying our annual Thanksgiving lunch. Today we enjoyed The Dutch Pantry! We played Thanksgiving trivia and drew names for Christmas. Do you know who pardoned the first turkey? I didn’t know either! Good food though!
L-R: Pam, Lynsey, Desirae, Becky, Audra, Brenda, Wrighter, Stephen, Erica, Shauna, Nikki, Jessica, Heather, Joy and Tavor! Well somebody had to take the picture-me! Missed you guys: Whitney, Krista, Travis, Melissa, Phyllis and Kathy.

11/11/2024

11/05/2024

This November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Honor the Past: Recognize the rich history and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
Celebrate the Present: Appreciate the vibrant cultures and traditions that continue to thrive.
Support the Future: Advocate for Indigenous rights and sovereignty.
Here are some ways to participate:

Learn: Read books, watch documentaries, and visit museums to learn more about Native American history and culture.
Support: Purchase artwork, crafts, and other products from Native American businesses.
Engage: Attend cultural events, powwows, and other celebrations.

Let's come together to honor and uplift Native American voices and contributions!

09/25/2024

Quick! Who's the first positive adult person that pops into your mind?

->Would you consider this person someone you could tell your secrets to?
->Are they old-old or young-old?
->Do they listen to what you're saying with or without judgement?
->Do they offer their advise?
->Would they tell you the truth, or just what you want to hear?
->Do you see them everyday?
->Can you reach them at anytime?

All of these questions are something to consider when figuring out who your trusted adult could be! A trusted adult is someone who makes you feel safe, heard, and supported. They're there to listen, offer advice, and help you through tough times. Understand that the person may be different for everyone, but below are a few examples of who you may be able to consider your !

09/17/2024