ᏣᎳᎩ · Tsalagi · Chickamauga · Est. 1808
We Still Carry the Flame of Our Ancestors
The Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe of Arkansas — descendants of those who refused to surrender. We are still here. The fire was never put out.
ᏓᎶᏂᎨᏒ · Adanyvdo Ulisdi · "The fire still burns"
Upcoming Ceremony & Community Gathering
Green Tree Ceremony & Community Gathering
The Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe invites all members, prospective members, family, and friends to attend our annual Green Tree Ceremony. Join us for a huge homemade breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by a council meeting opening with the morning song, the lighting of the sacred fire, and history lessons taught by tribal members. Hands-on classes will include how to make dance shawls, a beading class, and a demonstration of how food was canned and preserved before food dehydrators. Chief Jim Davis will have out the drums and be singing throughout the day. All are welcome — we may even be joined by three of our fine state representatives. — Chief Jim Davis
Upcoming Festival
October Festival 2026
Join us for the 2026 October Festival — a day of Cherokee culture, community, music, food, and fellowship. The festival will be held in Dardanelle, Arkansas. All are welcome to come celebrate with us.
Vendors Welcome
Interested in setting up a vendor booth at the October Festival? Contact Chief Jim Davis directly to reserve your spot.
📞 (479) 264-5087ᎠᏂᎦᏚᎵᏍᏗ · The Fight Continues
We Are Actively Fighting for
State & Federal Reinstatement
The Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe of Arkansas has been here since before Arkansas was a state. We have never left. We have never stopped being Cherokee. Today, we are actively pursuing both Arkansas state reinstatement and federal reinstatement — and we need your support to make it happen.
Arkansas State Reinstatement
Actively working with state legislators and officials. Letters of support from county judges and prosecuting attorneys are on file.
Federal Reinstatement
Pursuing federal reinstatement of the tribe — documenting our continuous presence, lineage, and tribal governance in Arkansas since 1808.
Wear the Movement
Carry Our Story.
Support Our Fight.
This is the official tribal insignia of the Sovereign Chickamauga Cherokee Tribe of Arkansas — worn on our shirts as a declaration that we are still here, still fighting, and still standing.
You don't have to be Cherokee to stand with us. Every person who wears this shirt becomes a visible part of our reinstatement effort — a walking statement that this tribe exists, that our people matter, and that history will not erase us.
Available in children's sizes and adult Small through 2XL, in a range of colors. Only $15.00 — no shipping charge — an easy, meaningful way to help support our tribe and our reinstatement fight.
Children's sizes · Adult S–2XL · Range of Colors · $15.00 — No Shipping
Cherokee Chickamauga Tribe of Arkansas