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Community Mapping Project

We started a project that includes a map to collect the hometowns of some of the riders in Cherokee Nation. There are also some quotes and pictures submitted by some of our Alumni riders!

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RTR Storymap Project

Learn more about some of the spots on the trail from our 2026 Secretary, Amaiya Bearpaw (Hughes)! She worked with the US National Park Service to create a storymap of her experience on the ride.

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About RTRLA

The Remember the Removal Legacy Association’s main purpose is to encourage RTR alumni to continue to fellowship and serve their communities. Here is our purpose in more detail according to our official Bylaws (Linked Below):

  1. To function as a dedicated space for former RTR bike riders to gather, work together, and contribute to Cherokee Communities.

  2. To educate Cherokee and Non-Cherokee Communities alike about the history of the forced removal.

  3. To serve as advocates for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and to work toward the prevention of prevalent negative healthcare outcomes such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension in Cherokee Communities.

  4. To serve as a resource to Cherokee Nation Community Organizations, Tribal Councilors, Administrators, Staff Members, and other stakeholders with respect to the Remember the Removal Bike Ride Program.

  5. To work alongside Cherokee Nation Community Organizations, Staff Members, Tribal Councilors, Administrators, and other interested stakeholders in the strengthening of pre-existing positive examples and the development of solutions to challenges facing Cherokee youth.

  6. To collaborate with Cherokee Nation Community Organizations, Staff Members, Tribal Councilors, Administrators, and other interested stakeholders in the organizing of annual gatherings, information sessions, events, resolutions, and online content which addresses and provides input from Remember the Removal Legacy Riders.

  7. To serve as positive role models of strong character and leadership to Cherokee Youth.

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We’ve also had talks at schools to educate students about the Trail of Tears and the Bike Ride! Contact us if your school or organization is interested in us coming to talk! You can email us at rtrlegacyassociation@gmail.com or contact our Activities Coordinators:

Kayce O’Field - 918-718-9720 or Lexi Melton - 918-710-1811

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A gymnasium with an audience seated on bleachers watching two women speaking at the center of the court. The women are standing apart, and there is a table with a sign reading 'MIDLAND WILDCATS' between them.
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Read Our Bylaws

Check out our most recent Bylaws (UPDATED: 10.31.25) to learn a little bit more about our purpose, organizational structure, and operating procedures.

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View Our IRS Final Letter

Review our 501(c)3 tax exempt status by way of our IRS Final Letter. 501(c)3 status makes our organization eligible for tax exempt donations.

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