1984
Alvin Beaver
Anthony Fields
Clayton Campbell
Ed William Sevenstar
Eric Budder Sr.
Howard Kingfisher
Jeff Robertson
Jimmy Muskrat
Lora Birdtail
Luther Littledave
Marvin Cochran
Mary Wilson
Nancy Gourd Little
Sharon Blackfox
Sherry Wincle-Holcomb
Taylor Alsenay
Thomas Pritchett
Tress Yahola-Lewis
Will Chavez
1984 Alumni who have joined our Ancestors
Ed William Sevenstar (05/29/68 — 10/09/21)
&
Jeff Robertson
We remember you.
“My interest in wanting to ride was to show others the importance of building a foundation for future generations and to see what strong and resilient people we come from. I wanted to show my respect to our ancestors for the journey they did for us.” - Sharon Blackfox
“It was just another way for us to identify ourselves, not just individually but as a group. It made us feel more like family once we realized how hostile it was to be forced out of your home and then trek across America in winter with whatever you could carry. It was just such a tragic story, but at the same time it made us realize how strong we were as a people" - Tress Lewis
“The Trail of Tears doesn’t define us. We’re more than that, we’ve come a long way since that time, and we’re continuing to make strides and recover. This ride is a symbol of that.” - Will Chavez
A Film by Samantha Robinson
Produced by Will Chavez (RTRLA President)
Presented by Cherokee Nation