Deputy Chief Bryan Warner stops by the podcast to talk about his Sequoyah County roots and growing up at the race track in Sallisaw, the secret to being calm and balanced, and why it’s important that Cherokees embrace health and wellness to nurture ourselves and our community. 

He also talks about his loving family, their busy schedules, how they stay active, and the importance of embracing Cherokee values in all aspects of life. 

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Cherokee National Treasure and artist Traci Rabbit stops by the pod!

As a second-generation artist and entrepreneur, Traci shares her journey of growing up on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, learning from her father — the legendary Bill Rabbit — carving her own path in the art world, and being celebrated for capturing strong Native women in her work.

Traci opens up about her creative process, how she balances being a full-time artist and businesswoman, and the importance of making art accessible to everyone — from original paintings to wearable designs.

We also talk to Traci about her love for fashion, her role as a mentor to young Indigenous artists, and … her stolen truck! (Update: Traci found it!)

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Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and special guest Todd Enlow, the Executive Director of Housing Programs, stop by the pod! 

Chief Hoskin and Todd give some behind-the-scenes insight into many of the exciting projects happening across our reservation.

Chief Hoskin also talks about focusing our tribe's energy on revitalizing our precious Cherokee language, building more housing for the Cherokee people, and making our health care the best in Indian Country.

We also ask Chief Hoskin about the legacy he hopes to leave behind and why his rooster is named after Howl's Moving Castle.

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Agalisiga Mackey, known across the rez as “Big Chuj,” stops by the podcast to talk about his debut album — “Nasgino Inage Nidayulenvi (It Started in the Woods)” — how growing up in a small traditional Cherokee community shaped him and his music, and what’s next for this Cherokee singer-songwriter on the rise.

Shoutout to Chuj, who so kindly allowed us to use his hit single “Tsitsutsa Tsigesv (When I was a Boy)” as the soundtrack for our podcast!

Give Chuj some love by following his YouTube channel @agalisigamackeymusic, buying his music and visiting his official website at www.agalisigamackeymusic.com!

Siyo from the Rez was recorded at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

This episode was hosted by KenLea Keys and Colton Branstetter.

Our producer is Bryan Dugan.

Our podcast art was designed by Justyne Eden.

This episode was edited by Samantha Robinson and Colton Branstetter.

Soundtrack by Chuj Mackey.

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Cherokee National Treasure Roy Boney stopped by the studio for our new podcast, Siyo from the Rez! Roy is a celebrated Cherokee artist whose work has been featured by the Smithsonian Institution, Marvel Comics and across the Cherokee Nation Reservation and beyond.

In this episode, Roy talks about his unique approach to Native art, projects he's worked on, and answers a very important question: Who is your favorite Spider-Man?

Siyo from the Rez was recorded at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah on the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

This episode was hosted by KenLea Keys and Colton Branstetter.

Our producer is Bryan Dugan.

Our podcast art was designed by Justyne Eden.

This episode was edited by Samantha Robinson and Colton Branstetter.

Soundtrack by Chuj Mackey.

💌 Email us at [email protected]!