Kituwah · Tsalagi (Eastern Band)
The Cherokee of the Eastern Band in western North Carolina. Descended from the communities that escaped the 1838 Trail of Tears removal; spoken in the Qualla Boundary.
Western Cherokee
Also known as: Otali, Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee of Oklahoma, descended from the communities forcibly removed from the Southeast in 1838. The basis of the modern Cherokee Nation's language programme and the Cherokee syllabary press.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Western Cherokee?
Western Cherokee is a dialect of Cherokee.
Which region is Western Cherokee associated with?
Western Cherokee is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.
Is Western Cherokee known by other names?
Yes — Western Cherokee is also referred to as Otali, Cherokee Nation.
What are the other dialects of Cherokee?
Cherokee also includes Eastern Cherokee. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.