THE CHEROKEE TRIBE OF NORTHEAST
ALABAMA
The Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama
consists of over 3,000 members residing in the United States,
Canada, Japan and Africa.
The Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama is one of nine tribes
recognized by the State of Alabama with representation on the
Alabama Indian Affairs Commission.
The tribal Council is made of seven Council Representatives and a
Secretary/ Treasurer. The council meets every three months and all
members are welcome to attend.
We have a Circle of Elders as well as a Warrior Society.
Our tribe has a rich and exciting history. Originally, our tribe was
incorporated on December 11, 1980 with Dr. Lindy Martin serving as
Principal Chief. At that time the tribe was known as the Cherokees
of Jackson County. Over the years, as the tribal membership grew,
the name was changed to Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama.
Our tribe supports and hosts two American Indian Festivals each year
in Grant, Alabama. These festivals are held on the third weekend of
May and the second weekend of September and are open to the public
and all Native Americans.
Elections are held every three years for all tribal offices.
The Chief of our Warrior Society, Butch "Sky Warrior" Steakley, was
appointed by past Chief Jim Pell, and serves at the discretion of
the Principal Chief. Mr. Steakley and the Warrior Society of
Northeast Alabama represent our tribe in all tribal functions
Our tribal member Dr. Tony McClure, Ph D. has written a valuable
book to assist in Native American Genealogy. You may wish to
purchase Dr. McClure’s book entitled “Cherokee Proud”. It is
available at various festivals and bookstores and you may contact
him at 4040 Booth Road, Somerville, TN 38068 or by E-mail:
CheroProud@aol.com.
Alabama is rich in Cherokee history including some of the first
written Cherokee laws being enacted in Alabama. Several of the
earliest Cherokee delegations to Washington D.C. included Alabama
Cherokees.
We consider ourselves to be Cherokee descended people. Our rolls are
open for anyone that can document their Cherokee ancestry.
Our tribal genealogist is Ms. Judy Huntington. Our tribal address is
Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama, PO Box 66, Grant, AL 35747.
May you walk in peace
TRIBAL OFFICERS ARE:
PRINCIPAL CHIEF, CINDY SAMPLES
FIRST VICE CHIEF, CHARLOTTE PIERCE
SECOND VICE CHIEF, MICHAEL MADDUX
EMAIL:
PrttyMoon@aol.com
WEB SITE:
Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama
Credits:
Alabama Indian Affairs Commission
