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Welcome to the official website of The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. In 1984 The Davis - Strong Act was passed by the Alabama House and the Senate. This Bill created the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission and gave The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama State Recognition. We are one of 9 state-recognized tribes in the great state of Alabama. We are home.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
American Indian Heritage Month
Chief Nancy Massey asked that this important document be shared. It was a great day in Alabama!!! November is now celebrated as American Indian Heritage Month!!!
The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama
receives an apology from the State of Alabama.
On Saturday, October 8, 2022, each tribe in Alabama received a formal letter of apology from both the State of Alabama and its church representatives. Our tribe was among those who received this important acknowledgment.
The apology addressed the many atrocities committed against Native people in Alabama—from the invasion of our lands by settlers, to forced removal, the theft of our homelands, the harm done to our people, and much more.
Along with the letter, each tribe was presented with a symbolic gift: a jar of soil collected from all 67 counties in Alabama, representing the places where our ancestors once lived.
We are deeply grateful for this recognition and for the State of Alabama’s effort to honor our people and acknowledge the hardships endured by our ancestors.
The apology addressed the many atrocities committed against Native people in Alabama—from the invasion of our lands by settlers, to forced removal, the theft of our homelands, the harm done to our people, and much more.
Along with the letter, each tribe was presented with a symbolic gift: a jar of soil collected from all 67 counties in Alabama, representing the places where our ancestors once lived.
We are deeply grateful for this recognition and for the State of Alabama’s effort to honor our people and acknowledge the hardships endured by our ancestors.
The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama
is doing their part to keep our roads and highways free of litter.
is doing their part to keep our roads and highways free of litter.
***Please note: This is the only official website for The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. We are not represented officially by anyone on social media or any other media. Please direct all questions, comments, or concerns, through our email on the Contact page.***
The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, nonprofit organization.
Therefore, any donation you make to the tribe is tax deductible.
We are one of nine State-Recognized Tribes in Alabama.
Alabama Indian Affairs Commission
Therefore, any donation you make to the tribe is tax deductible.
We are one of nine State-Recognized Tribes in Alabama.
Alabama Indian Affairs Commission