In Cherokee culture, women were never confined to limits—they chose their own path. They could become warriors, mothers, or anything their heart desired. They freely chose their partners and had the right to end a union when love was no longer there.

The strength of Cherokee women came not only from their family, but also from the freedom, wisdom, and equality they brought to their entire community.

Let us honor this strength, for when women rise, it is the entire nation that rises with them.