ᏥᏍᏚ ᎠᏥᏃᎮᏍᎬᎢ (Rabbit Stories) is a Cherokee series that captures the essence of Cherokee culture and entirely in the Cherokee Language. This show is made possible by the Cherokee Nation, and the talented Cherokee cast, which includes the renowned academy award winning Wes Studi, who is nothing short of exceptional. The director, Joseph Erb, brings his unique vision to life, creating a show about the Cherokee community.


The first episode of Rabbit Stories, "Granny Is an Outlaw", introduces us to Granny, an old woman who has lived her whole life on the reservation. Granny is a rule follower, but one day, she finds herself on the wrong side of the law. In a bid to escape the authorities, she embarks on a thrilling adventure, running from the police and trying to evade capture but then ends up running for her life with supernatural events. As the story unfolds, we see the close bond between Granny and her family, and we root for them every step of the way.

What sets Rabbit Stories apart is its masterful blend of action, suspense, and family values. The story takes us on a journey through the Cherokee culture, highlighting themes of tradition, the supernatural, and resilience. This show is not just entertainment but a celebration of a proud culture that deserves to be shared with the world. Starring Academy Award winner Wes Studi.

ᏥᏍᏚ ᎠᏥᏃᎮᏍᎬᎢ (Rabbit Stories) situates traditional narrative structures within modern Cherokee settings. These works are voiced by fluent, first-language speakers, creating an audio archive of linguistic knowledge at a moment when the language faces critical endangerment. By embedding traditional values, songs, and storytelling forms within contemporary media, these projects assert that Cherokee language and worldview are living, evolving, and technologically engaged.

Collaboration is foundational to my methodology. I work closely with Cherokee elders, language keepers, translators, artists, and youth, as well as with technologists and institutional partners. Indigenous research practice does not isolate individual authorship from community contribution; instead, it recognizes knowledge as collectively sustained. My mentors, including the late Cherokee linguist ᏙᏗᏳᎵ (Durbin Feeling), shaped my understanding of language preservation as both intellectual and relational labor.