Wado to those who have made our community garden project a reality!We would like acknowledge those who have donated funds, materials and time to help us start the Garden project. It is one more step toward ensuring we are able to respond to our own needs for healthy, culturally adapted Indigenous foods.
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Throughout history, Cherokees have always placed a high priority on our relationship with the earth and being good stewards of the land. Agriculture has always been part of the Cherokee way of life. Within Cherokee villages, the entire community participated in communal gardening. The RCCA Community Garden is one way we plan to carry on the traditions and teachings of our ancestors through the spirit of Gadugi.
The Garden project was primarily created in response to the effect the COVID 19 pandemic had on our Nation. It brought the realization that the principles of food sovereignty is crucial to the future well-being of our citizens. Through the Garden project, we will:
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If you are interested in volunteering to help us take care of the garden please click here and request to join the RCCA Community Garden volunteer group on Facebook.
If you would like to donate to the Garden project you can submit your donation via PayPal or Check.
Click here to submit your donation via PayPal.
*In the notes section please state the payment is for the Community Garden.
You can also mail a check to:
Rogers County Cherokee Association
Attn: Community Garden
P.O. Box 142
Claremore, Oklahoma 74018-0142
If you would like to donate to the Garden project you can submit your donation via PayPal or Check.
Click here to submit your donation via PayPal.
*In the notes section please state the payment is for the Community Garden.
You can also mail a check to:
Rogers County Cherokee Association
Attn: Community Garden
P.O. Box 142
Claremore, Oklahoma 74018-0142