Who we are We are a people of Cherokee descent , we can prove our heritage by family records or by affidavits of those who know us to be of Cherokee descent .

We are a confederation of individuals , families and bands. We are unincorperated , we have no tribal land base our members live in various areas of the nation , who have come together under one banner known as A Free Cherokee of Georgia, to celebrate our customs traditions and our culture as one people .

We are a free people, we elect our own principal chief, consel members and other officers as needed for the strength of the Free Cherokees of Georgia . Our Principal Chief and Counsel members are appointed for lifetime and unless someone wants to resign . Any others would be appointed by the remaining counsel member. Chiefs of allied bands will act as the advisory counsel .

We ask nothing from the federal ,state or local governments .We are a free people and only want it that way. We encourage our people to fellowship with all Native Americans and any non-Cherokee may become of A Free Cherokee by adoption who wish to become members. Our purpose is to bring together people of Native American descent and to raise the consciousness of the non Indian population to a fuller awareness of our past history culture and current status as Native Americans .

PLEDGE

I pledge to :

Honor and respect the traditions of all Native American people.

Study the history,landguage and culture of my ancestral people.

Live as simple and naturally as possible and to stay free from commercial pressures and the enslavement thereof.

Surround my self with objects which will remind me of my heritage.

Become aware of the needs of others in my community and come to the aid or thoes I can be of help to.

Visit and honor at least once in my life my ancestral home and the remnants of my people.

Look for ways to better the well being, reputation and the progress of tribal people and people around me.

Make a quest for a vision at least once in my life and to respect the rights of everyone to follow his or her vision and path.

Promote the presevation and restoration of sacred places and to oppose the commercialization of any peoples ceremonies places or objects or the desecration ancient burial sites.

Obtain for myself the highest education both in the ways of this society and in the cultural heritage of my people.

Work for the conservation and resteration or the enviroment.

Keep free for addiction of drugs alcohol or any substance or behavior which would dishonor my name or that of my people.

Signed_______________________________________dated______________

Robert T. Murray 604 Ridgeland Rd . Rossville ,Ga . 30741 Ph# 706-820-0458