"He was called ‘The Cherokee Kid’ in his early entertainment career and always embraced his culture and his tribe.

"No matter how popular he was, Will Rogers was always a Cherokee, and he talked about it.

"He reminded people every day that there are Native people of this land still alive and who remain a vibrant part of America’s tapestry."

– Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation

#IndigenousHeritage
#NPSIndigenous
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth