Mission Statement
Reflecting the goals of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama, Inc.
1. To encourage and promote socioeconomic development aimed at tribal and individual self-sufficiency.
2. To support the preservation of traditional Cherokee culture, language, and values.
3. To improve education and training opportunities for tribal members.
4. To seek improved health care for our people with particular emphasis on children and elders.
5. To encourage our people to develop as individuals their talents as craftsmen, dancers, artists, musicians, and writers.
6. To continuously strive to maintain the dignity of the American Indian by always treating others with the utmost respect and courtesy.
There are seven Clans within our Tribe. Each Clan has their own agenda as far as their activities are concerned.
The Governing Body of the Tribe consists of a Principal Chief, a Tribal Chairman, a Recording Secretary, a Records Keeper, a Treasurer and a five-member Tribal Council.
1. To encourage and promote socioeconomic development aimed at tribal and individual self-sufficiency.
2. To support the preservation of traditional Cherokee culture, language, and values.
3. To improve education and training opportunities for tribal members.
4. To seek improved health care for our people with particular emphasis on children and elders.
5. To encourage our people to develop as individuals their talents as craftsmen, dancers, artists, musicians, and writers.
6. To continuously strive to maintain the dignity of the American Indian by always treating others with the utmost respect and courtesy.
There are seven Clans within our Tribe. Each Clan has their own agenda as far as their activities are concerned.
The Governing Body of the Tribe consists of a Principal Chief, a Tribal Chairman, a Recording Secretary, a Records Keeper, a Treasurer and a five-member Tribal Council.
Mission Goals of The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama
The Mission Goals of our Tribe are the education of our people, the preservation of our culture, and the protection of the environment. We are the keepers of the seven generations. This has been the Cherokee belief throughout history.
Tribal Log Cabin
Log cabin located at the tribal grounds.
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Pictured are Vice-Chief Charlotte Hallmark and the late
At-Large Councilman Lucky Bates.
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