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Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People

Voices Unfading: Cherokee Teacher Edna Sue Thompson (Season 10, Episode 8)
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography

The Cherokee Language is more than a form of communication. It holds our peoples' cultural identity. In the words of Cherokee National Treasure Edna Sue Thompson, "it is what makes us Cherokee." Sue is a first language Cherokee speaker and...See moreThe Cherokee Language is more than a form of communication. It holds our peoples' cultural identity. In the words of Cherokee National Treasure Edna Sue Thompson, "it is what makes us Cherokee." Sue is a first language Cherokee speaker and lifelong language educator. The onset of dementia forced her into retirement, but she remains a relentless advocate for our language. See less
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Director
Colby Luper (directed by)
Cinematographers
Kyle Bell | Cody Hammer (director of photography) | Lakota Leep (cinematographer) | Ryker Sixkiller (cinematographer) | Zachary Thomas (cinematographer)
Editor
Katie Robbins (edited by)
Status
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Updated Jun 5, 2025

Release date
Jun 5, 2025 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
13 wins

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Edna Sue Thompson
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