Facts about my tribe –
The Cherokee tribe heavily valued their women and held them above all else. Women were considered sacred beings in the tribe and were held in high regard especially when compared to men.

Facts about overall Indigenous –
As of 2025, there was 574 federally recognized tribes. Members of these tribes are able to receive government assistance, such as tuition reimbursement and housing assistance. However, the system is incredibly finicky and often excludes many of the indigenous.

Facts about colonization –
Due to colonization, most modern people of indigenous descent have lost most primary features of their tribes. It is still easy to spot an Indigenous person even if their features have been whitened through generations. For example, the Cherokee tribe often boasts high cheekbones and unique nose shapes.

Facts about spirituality –
The Cherokee believed the first people were brother and sister, the brother hit his sister with a fish and demanded she multiply. Following this, she gave birth every week. Soon she overpopulated the area and women were forced to only birth one child a year.