Welcome to the official website of the Cherokee of South Carolina!

The Eastern Cherokee, Southern Iroquois & United Tribes of South Carolina, Inc, welcome to the Official web site for the Cherokee of South Carolina, or “ah-ni-yv-wi-ya” in the Cherokee language.

Visit our Greetings page.

Our tribal government.

Learn about our annual 2024 powwow!

Support us and show your Cherokee Pride by purchasing a t-shirt!

Learn about our struggle to obtain tribal land, and how to help us.

 

NEWS

Chief Nelson attends the 30th Anniversary CMA Gala.

 

Chief Nelson assists USC language professor in authoring Cherokee language books for children.

 

Chief Lamar Nelson of the ECSIUT and Vice Chief Dexter Sharp of the PAIA.

Chief Lamar Nelson is also our official tribal archaeologist. He has many professional accomplishments in that field.

Advocacy
Tribal peoples for tomorrow’s world

Survival helps tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

Cultural Arts
Past and Present

Cultural ArtsClick here to explore the cultural arts of the Cherokee Nation and other tribes, past and present.

Enrollment
Tribal Membership

EnrollmentClick here to contact the Enrollment office for an Tribal Membership application. Contact information is at the bottom.