Cherokee Nation District 4 Councilor Uriah Grass to Present Program at Historical Museum

Thursday, November 12, 2026 – The Historical Museum of Sequoyah County will present a program featuring Uriah Grass, District 4 Tribal Councilor for the Cherokee Nation, on Sunday, November 15. The free program begins at 2 p.m., and the public is invited to attend.

Grass was born in Tahlequah to Tommy and Geneva (Smith) Grass. His mother was a homemaker and factory worker, while his father served in the United States Air Force. Although Grass spent much of his adolescent years growing up just outside of Little Rock, his parents made sure he and his sisters remained connected to their Cherokee culture, traditions, and language. He spent weekends and school breaks with family members learning traditional ways and practices.

Grass comes from generations of traditional Cherokee families. His family includes numerous traditional Cherokee chiefs, speakers, and warriors who fought to preserve the things sacred to the Cherokee people. Among his ancestors is his great-great-grandfather, Redbird Smith, whose contributions to the Cherokee people were recognized through a health facility named in his honor.

A nurse by trade, Grass has dedicated his adult life to serving others. His experience includes serving as a father, husband, nurse, coach and referee, former firefighter and first responder, youth program director and volunteer. He now serves as the District 4 Tribal Councilor for the Cherokee Nation.

Grass said he values the opportunity to serve others, particularly the Cherokee people, and to work alongside them to help make the Cherokee Nation Reservation a better place.

He and his wife, Leslie, are raising five children: Leo, Tommo, William, Yonsi, and Sanali.

The Historical Museum of Sequoyah County is located at 200 East Creek in Sallisaw.

Lindsie Dyer, Staff Writer

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