Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional competitions, accompanied by the sound of a powerful drumbeat. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Cherokee culture through storytelling, craft demonstrations, and authentic cuisine. With its lively atmosphere and deep-rooted significance, the 4th of July Powwow offers a memorable glimpse into the enduring […]
At St. James Episcopal Church, 424 W. State St., Black Mountain NC. Learn about the efforts of the Snowbird Cherokee People of Western North Carolina to preserve their language, customs and ancestral traditions before they disappear. Shannon Swimmer, Tribal Council Member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will facilitate discussion after the film. Free […]
Fri, Aug 7, 5:00-8:30 pm: Now in its fifth year, Museum of the Cherokee People's annual The Way We See the World event celebrates Native pop culture and contemporary perspectives, created for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. This community-centered evening puts Native self-representation front and center, uplifting creative work that explores identity through film, music, […]
Dr. Tom Belt, author of "Sounds of Tohi'," will give a talk on the Cherokee principle of good health through balance and harmony.
Fri, Sep 18, 5:00-7:00 pm: ABLA and the UU Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley co-sponsor the film "Our Spirits Don't Speak English," about residential "Indian Boarding Schools," with guest speaker Patty Grant (EBCI). Free, all welcome. RSVP required by Tues, Sept 15th. Please contact Maggie O'Neill at oneill.maggie9@gmail.com. See the flyer here: Sept Film and […]
Rivercane covered hundreds of thousands of acres throughout the Southeast for thousands of years. It prevented erosion and mitigated floods and it was a staple of southeast native peoples. In addition to music and the film screening, the program will include a discussion with native elders and conservation experts. And a party featuring desserts and drinks […]
This year's topic, "Indigenous Perceptions of Hope," brings together many leaders of cultural and environmental restoration among the Eastern Band and the wider Indigenous world. More about the conference here: Rooted in the Mountains Symposium Registration here: Rooted in the Mountains Registration
The streets come alive at the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade! Schedule of Events 3pm: Parade starts 5pm: Gates open at Fairgrounds 5-8pm: Basket Making Demonstration: Lauren & Ed Goings 6pm: Welcoming Ceremonies/Color Guard 6-8pm: Sign Up & Materials chosen for Biggest Auntie Earring Content 6:05pm: Opening Prayer 6:10pm: Cherokee National Anthem (Cherokee) 6:15pm: Tribal Leadership […]
Bring the family to this special day packed with fun-filled activities and friendly competitions for kids of all ages! Schedule of Events 8am: Gates Open 8am: Baby Crawling Contest Registration 9am: Baby Crawling Contest Begins 9am-12pm: Pottery Bed Necklace Making Class (9-10am: Special Needs Only) (10am-12pm: All Other Children) 9:15am: Program – Booths Open 9:30am: […]
Honor the contributions of those who have carried traditions, stories, and spirit of the Cherokee people through generations. Schedule of Events 8am: Gates Open/Breakfast 8am: Registration for Cornhole 9am: Cornhole Tournament 10am: Chiefs Gifts/Field Events 10am-12pm: Carving Club Class 11am: Lunch/Door Prizes 11:30am: Traditional Fashion Show 1pm: Sr. Miss Cherokee 1:30pm: Elder’s Stickball, Ball Up at 2pm 2:30pm: […]
Pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces at the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair. Schedule of Events 7am: Mogadishu Mile Registration 7:45am: Mogadishu Mile Run Begins 8am: Gates Open 8:30am: Veterans Breakfast 9am: Presentation Of Colors & Race Awards 10am: Door Prizes Begin 10am-12pm: Arrowhead making class with […]
Connect, celebrate, and the honor the bonds that make the Cherokee community so special! Schedule of Events 8am: Gates Open/Breakfast 8:30am: Arrow & Dart Competition Begins 9:30am: Wood Chopping Presented By Big Y 10:30am: Lid Tossing Presented By Snowbird 11:30am: Frybread Eating Contest Presented By Yellowhill 12pm: Axe Throwing Presented By Wolftown 12:30pm: Dancing/Arm Wrestling […]