2026 Know Your Nation Youth Summit: Youth Today, Leaders Tomorrow

Schedule

Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:30 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Chota Center | Tahlequah, OK

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2026 Know Your Nation Youth Summit


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Hey there! Ready to connect, learn, and grow with fellow Cherokee Youth? The Know Your Nation Youth Summit is your chance to dive into inspiring talks, fun activities, and real conversations—all in person. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to shape your future and lead the way!


Agenda

🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome and Invocation
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Remarks from Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Know Your Nation Panel
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Tribal Youth Council- Energizer Activity
🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Break and Door Prizes
🕑: 10:35 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout Session #1

Info: Cherokee Games
Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program
Cherokee Arts and Crafts


🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:55 PM
Youth Leadership Panel
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Breakout Session #2

Info: Keep It Traditional: Tobacco Prevention


🕑: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Resource Fair

Info: The Resource Fair is intended to provide a means to inform our Cherokee youth and their families of what is available to them in terms of resources, leadership, and career opportunities within the Cherokee Nation.


🕑: 02:35 PM - 04:15 PM
Breakout Session #3

Info: Traditional foods presentation with Chef Nic, Cherokee Plants with Cherokee Nation Public Health, Safety Training with Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health and Cherokee Nation Marshal Services.


🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks /Door Prizes
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Where is it happening?

Chota Center, 3307 South Seven Clans Avenue, Tahlequah, United States

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