Who is Cherokee? This question has been at the heart of one of the most contentious debates in Cherokee Nation history. As Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith details in Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted, the definition of Cherokee citizenship has shifted over time, influenced by legal rulings, political agendas, and cultural identity. Should Cherokee citizenship be determined by … Read more

Most people think of nation-building as diplomacy, economic development, or cultural revival. But in Cherokee Nation Proceed Undaunted, Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith argues that real sovereignty starts with something far less glamorous: a good constitution. This book is a legal roadmap and a political memoir. It tells the story of how the Cherokee Nation wrestled back … Read more

Education is one of the most powerful tools for preserving sovereignty and ensuring that future generations understand their rights, history, and governance. But how well do Cherokee Nation schools teach about the Nation’s constitutional history, governance struggles, and legal rights? As Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith explores in Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted, the Cherokee Nation has a … Read more

The story of the Cherokee Nation is not only about survival. It is about the legacy of a tribe that has a place in the US Constitution and has the ability to influence it going forward! Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted by Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith is a deeply researched and passionately argued work. Through the eyes … Read more

The story of the Cherokee Nation is not only about survival. It is about the legacy of a tribe that has a place in the US Constitution and has the ability to influence it going forward! Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted by Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith is a deeply researched and passionately argued work. Through the eyes … Read more

When a nation’s story is told by someone who helped shape it, you listen. That’s exactly what Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith invites us to do in Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted. This book is a sweeping, 800-page work of legal, historical, and moral insight. As a Cherokee historian, constitutional law attorney, and former Principal Chief of the … Read more

A nation’s sovereignty is only as strong as its ability to sustain itself financially. In Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted, Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith examines the critical link between economic independence and political self-determination. Can the Cherokee Nation maintain its sovereignty while engaging in large-scale economic ventures, or does financial success risk compromising self-rule? The Historical Struggle … Read more

Elections are the foundation of any democracy, but what happens when citizens question their fairness? In Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted, Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith explores the integrity of Cherokee elections, highlighting past controversies that suggest manipulation may have influenced outcomes. Is election rigging in the Cherokee Nation a myth, or has it been a reality with … Read more

Elections are meant to reflect the will of the people, but what happens when money controls votes? In Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted, Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith highlights how campaign financing has increasingly influenced Cherokee politics, raising concerns about whether financial power has overshadowed democratic principles. The Rising Cost of Cherokee Elections Smith notes that modern Cherokee … Read more

The Cherokee Nation has a long history of resilience, adaptability, and self-governance. However, as Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith warns in Cherokee Nation: Proceed Undaunted, modern Cherokee governance may be drifting away from its traditional cultural values. The challenge lies in balancing contemporary political realities with ancestral wisdom—ensuring that governance remains rooted in Cherokee identity rather than … Read more