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Newsletter of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Partnership • Spring 2018 Newsletter of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Partnership • Spring 2018 – Number 29 Leadership from the Cherokee Nation and the National Trail of Tears Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding Tahlequah, OK Principal Chief Bill John Baker expressed Nation’s Historic Preservation Officer appreciation for the work of the Elizabeth Toombs, whereby the Tribe Association and the dedication of its will be kept apprised of upcoming members who volunteer their time and events and activities happening on talent. or around the routes. The Memo encourages TOTA to engage with The agreement establishes a line for govt. and private entities and routine communications between to be an information source on the Trail of Tears Association and the matters pertaining to Trial resource CHEROKEE NATION PRINCIPAL CHIEF BILL JOHN Cherokee Nation through the Cherokee conservation and protection. BAKER AND THE TRAIL OF TEARS PRESIDENT JACK D. BAKER SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FORMALIZING THE CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOCIATION AND THE CHEROKEE NATION TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE ROUTES AS WELL AS EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRAIL OF TEARS. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker and Trail of Tears Association President Jack D. Baker, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 1st, continuing a long-time partnership between the association and the tribe. Aaron Mahr, Supt. of the National Trails Intermountain Region, the National Park Service office which oversees the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail said “The Trails Of Tears Association is our primary non-profit volunteer organization on the national historic trail, and the partnership the PICTURED ABOVE: (SEATED FROM L TO R) S. JOE CRITTENDEN, DEPUTY CHIEF, BILL JOHN BAKER, PRINCIPAL CHIEF, JACK association has with the Cherokee D. BAKER, PRES. TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOCIATION. (STANDING FROM L TO R) CHUCK HOSKIN JR. CHEROKEE NATION SEC. OF Nation is key to the success of STATE, SARA HILL, CHEROKEE NATION SEC. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, ELIZABETH TOOMBS, CHEROKEE NATION TRIBAL achieving our shared goals on the HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER, TROY WAYNE POTEETE, EX. DIR. NATIONAL TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOC., AARON MAHR, trail. This agreement reconfirms the SUPT. NATIONAL TRAILS INTERMOUNTAIN REGION. commitment to commemorating this vital part of our national story.” The agreement formalizes the long term working relationship between the tribe and the Trail of Tears Association to protect and preserve the Trail of Tears routes and to educate the public about the history of the historic trails. “Renewing our partnership with the Cherokee Nation through the MOU will enable both the Trail of Tears Association and the Cherokee Nation to work more effectively to protect and interpret for the public the many Trail of Tears sites. I look forward to what we will accomplish together in the next few years,” said TOTA President Jack D. Baker. 2 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail News • Spring 2018 Student Research Advisor Appointed Dir, Troy Wayne Poteete. Mrs. Lowe’s creditials: UPCOMING TOTA EVENTS Retired Teacher , Houston Independent April 11th, 2018 School District, Houston, TX. NC TOTA Chapter/WCU Symposium Former Student, Northeastern State Cullowhee, NC University, Tahlequah, OK. More information can be found on pg. 7 or by visiting www.nctrailoftears.org Bachelor of Science in Ed. Oklahoma A&M College, Stillwater, OK; M Ed, April 13th, 2018 Louisiana State University, Baton TN TOTA/Cleveland State College Symposium Rouge, LA. Cleveland, TN More information can be found on pg. 6 Past Board Member of the Cherokee MARJORIE LOWE, RECENTLY APPOINTED TRAIL OF TEARS National Historical Society; Oklahoma June 2nd, 2018 ASSOCIATION STUDENT RESEARCH ADVISER Chapter of the National Trail of Tears NPS Trail System Association Pres. Jack Baker has Association; The Cherokee Citizen’s 50th Anniversary Celebration appointed long time educator League of Southeast Texas; member New Echota, GA Marjorie Lowe as the official person the Cherokee Nation’s Registration to answer the increasing number Committee, confirmed by the October 26th - 28th, 2018 of inquiries about the Trial of Tears Cherokee Council, 2010. Currently 23rd Annual TOTA Conference & Symposium from Junior High and High School serving as American Indian Chair for Decatur, AL students. the Samuel Sorrell Chapter of NSDAR, For more information view the image located Houston, TX. in the bottom right corner of this page. “We really appreciate Mrs. Lowe agreeing to field these questions. Immediate past President of the GA Chapter Lecture Series She has a deep background in Houston Genealogical Forum, 2017. To view more information about the 5 part elementary education and has series put on by the GA Chapter see pg. 8. developed a bibliography of Inquiries may be directed to the Trial For more info on Georgia Chapter Meeting sources to share with students. of Tears Association website http:// go to nationaltota.com/georgia Often the students hope to speak www.nationaltota.com where they CONFERENCE INFORMATION to a Cherokee citizen and so Marj. is may utilize the CONTACT US Link or just perfect to field these requests, [email protected]. Join us as we celebrate the National because she often gives talks about Trails System’s 50th Anniversary, the experiences of her ancestors They will then be forwarded to Mrs. the state of Alabama’s Bicentennial during the removal”, said TOTA Ex. Lowe for assistance. Celebration, and TOTA’s 23rd Annual Conference and Symposium. This conference has been chosen as the official event of the Trails50 celebration of the National Trails System’s 50th Anniversary. Information on the 50th Anniversary events can be found at Trails50.org. There, you will find an events map with a dot on Decatur, Alabama. Click on the Decatur dot and read more about this very special weekend. Conference events include a walking tour of Decatur’s witness structures, a bus tour to Tuscumbia Landing for an archaeological tour of the park, scholarly programming, and a special evening of special guests leading our thoughts in remembering removal. More details coming soon! Spring 2018 • Trail of Tears National Historic Trail News 3 Choctaw Honors Trail Through Bike Riders 2016 CHOCTAW TRAIL OF TEARS RIDERS TEAM The Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Durant came to Oklahoma on the The Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Bike Team’s mission is to honor those Trail of Tears. He went on to become Team plans to once again take on that came before and sacrificed so a prominent citizen, with Durant, the ride this year. The route, currently much along the Trail. They strive to OK being named after him. He was over 300 miles, requires training and embrace the memory and spirit of our uncle of Chief Will Durant. Her story preparation all year. The team hopes ancestors, to honor those removed, demonstrated that the trials and they contribute to the enduring legacy and those left along the way. The hardship of the Trail of Tears did not of the Trail of Tears for Choctaws, ride allows contemporary Choctaws end with their arrival in Oklahoma. inspiring hope and showing the true to relate to their ancestors by Mary led the team into Durant on the character of tenacity and resiliency of experiencing the physical and mental final leg of the journey in 2016. the Choctaw people. challenges, and through them to feel the pain, fear and heartache of the Trail of Tears. The annual ride inspires Hike the Hill Was A tribal members to live an active, healthy lifestyle and to demonstrate Successful Trip determination and courage. The Deloris Gray Wood, Pres. MO Chapter, ride continues so the Trail of Tears represents TOTA on the Partnership for Choctaw people will never be for the National Trail System (PNTS) forgotten. Board of Directors. Deloris attended the Annual PNTS meeting in The Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Washington D.C. in mid February and Team was formed by Nancy Jefferson participated in the Trail Advocacy as a way to honor her ancestors in Week Hike the Hill event. 2011. The following year, 24 Choctaw Nation riders, along with support and Deloris joined representitives of gear staff (SAGs), participated in the the Overmountain Victory Trail inaugural ride. 2013, 2014, and 2015 Association for calls on Congressional had 13 riders and 2016 had 20. Each representatives to advocate for the day different riders were responsible National Trails. for researching stories of struggle along the Trail of Tears, and some She also attended committee of the riders shared their personal meetings, the PNTS Board of connections to those struggles. Directors meeting, and served on the committee for the celebration of Rider and Choctaw Nation Health the 50th Anniversary of the National System employee Mary Barrs is the Trails Act. descendant of the Choctaw Chief Will Durant (1937-1948). In her cultural DELORIS GRAY WOOD (ON LEFT) - TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE NATIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM WITH OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL REPRESENTATIVES ON CAPITAL HILL presentation, Mary shared that Dixon 4 Trail of Tears National Historic Trail News • Spring 2018 MO Humanities Council Phoenix Giving Society Funding Research and Takes Flight an Interpretive Film The Trail of Tears Association’s Phoenix Giving Society held its first fundraising The MO Humanities Council has funded on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Judge research to identify the trail route Parker’s Courtroom, Fort Smith National and witness structures in Bollinger, Historic Site. The event, part of the Laclede, Phelps and Crawford Counties association’s annual conference at the in MO. The research provides in-depth nearby Choctaw Casino Hotel, Pocalo, documentation necessary to allow the Oklahoma, raised $2,700. NPS National Historic Trails Office to certify sites, and provides information for Funds raised by the Society will be initially telling the Cherokee Removal Story thru used to assist with annual conference Current Charter Members signage and exhibits at those sites.
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