The Controversy of Cher’s Heritage
People have questioned whether Cher is part Indian for decades. The rumors persist that Cher has some Cherokee heritage. Are they true?
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List of people of self-identified Cherokee ancestry
Here is a list of people who self-identify as having Cherokee heritage, but who are not enrolled in any Cherokee tribe.
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Hoopa Valley Tribe
The People of Hoopa Valley are one of California's first cultures. They came up the Trinity River into the rich valley which has always been the center of the Hupa World, the place where the trails return. Legends say this is where the people of the Hoopa Valley Tribe came into being.
Karuk Tribe Index
The Karuk tribe is the second largest indigenous tribe in the state of California. Most Karuk people are enrolled in the Karuk Tribe; however, some are enrolled in the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, located in Humboldt County, California. The Quartz Valley Rancheria of Karok, Shasta, and Upper Klamath Indians is also a federally recognized tribal entity.