When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast

ISBN

9780063076792

Publisher & Publication Year

Heartdrum, 2024

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Author

Andrea L. Rogers (Cherokee Nation)

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Illustrator

Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw Nation)

Synopsis

Summary

A Cherokee child celebrates their heritage by gathering wild onions. This is a special ingredient that will be used in a meal during a big community tradition. Readers are introduced to this custom, which is celebrated by several southeastern tribes.

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Educator Guide

This guide, created by Muskogee educator Jenna Wolf in association with Heartdrum, includes discussion questions for When We Gather and other titles from Native authors.

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