We are grateful: Otsaliheliga

eBook, 32 pages

English language

Published 2018 by Charlesbridge.

ISBN:
978-1-63289-633-9
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A look at modern Native American life as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation

The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-le-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah.

4 editions

Subjects

  • Gratitude
  • Cherokee Indians
  • Cherokee language
  • Juvenile literature
  • Religion
  • Indians of north america, cherokee indians
  • Indians of north america, juvenile literature
  • Indian sign language
  • United states, history