Sequoyah Pilgrimage 2004

(Photo - Left)Charles Ahdoelayhoeski (Prophecy) Rogers is always there to support his father, Chief Charles Jahtlohi (Kingfisher). Here they stand in the square of Zaragosa early Sunday morning before the festivities begin.

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Regan Water Hawk has been known to play the drum for hours without tiring.

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Clay Spirit Walker Garrett, Regan Water Hawk Garrett and Charles Prophecy Rogers greet visitors.

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Gregg Kahnohkeski (Storyteller) Howard and Chief Rogers oversee the sunset, and both agree it was a success.

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Joe Eagle educates a young Zaragosan about the Cherokee.

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Lari Choctaw Daughter Howard and Regan Water Hawk Garrett discuss the merits of Mexican Tres Leches Cake.

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Charles Ahdoelayhoeski tends the fire, an essential element for any Cherokee gathering.

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The Chief tells the story of The Hummingbird and The Crane to the tribe and one very interested canine from the neighboring farm.

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Chief Rogers is joined by the mayor of Zaragosa in asking the blessings of the One Creator on the families of Zaragosa and all Mexico.

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Ray Wolf Wah Hee Yah Vann and young Zaragosans.

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Joe Eagle Gentry Chief from the Texas Cherokees and member of the Cherokee Nation of Mexico can never be kept from the Zaragosa Pilgrimages.

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Joe Gentry, Richard & Ray Vann drum for the group.

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Storyteller Gregg Kanohoeski Howard hands out beads to the townspeople. 8,000 beads in red, green & white (colors of the flag of Mexico) were given out by the Cherokees.

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The Chief calls the gathering together.

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Ray Wolf (Wah Hee Yah) Vann explains Cherokee regalia to the crowd.

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Several neighborhood dogs joined our gathering.

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Chief Rogers is having a great time making new friends.

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Jasmin Vann and Charles Rogers (Right) listen intently as the Mayor addresses the crowd.

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Clay Spirit Walker and cousin Charles Kingfisher share family stories.

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Gregg Storyteller Howard and his grandson Tyler Agalahi (Sunshine) spend time together in the town square (Zacalo) of Zaragosa early Sunday morning.

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Gregg & Lari Howard brought their grandson, Tim Nohtsi (Pine Tree Reaching for Sky) who quickly became enthralled with Mexico.

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Chief Jahtlohi with Richard Wolf Warrior Vann survey the crowd.

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The Vann Family; Richard, Mary & Princess Jasmin enjoy breakfast in Zaragosa before the festivities.