Three men I deeply admire-the late Dr. Duane King, Dr. Neil Morton and Dr. Bob Blackburn -collaborated to write an engaging new history book called, Cherokee Nation: A History of Survival, Self Determination and Identity. It is the first book of its kind to have the full support of the Cherokee Nation and the first historic narrative of the tribe that we have self-published.

Cherokees persevere because our values and traditions are deeply rooted in us. They have enabled us to withstand every dark chapter and celebrate every positive milestone throughout Time, and today we are stronger than...