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Celebrating the Culture & Traditions of the Cherokee People
At Cherokee 411, we honor the rich cultures and living traditions of all three federally recognized Cherokee tribes: the Cherokee Nation, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB), and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). This blog is a space to celebrate our shared heritage, explore unique customs, and uplift the voices of our communities. From language and ceremony to food, fashion, and everyday life, we aim to keep our stories alive and relevant for generations to come.
William & Mary Students Find Unforgettable Lessons with Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
William & Mary students immersed in EBCI culture, sovereignty, and history during a spring visit to Cherokee, N.C.—gaining powerful lessons in identity, land, and the meaning of tribal sovereignty. ...more
Cherokee Culture News ,Cherokee News
June 17, 2025•1 min read
The Chestnut Comeback? EBCI’s GMO Tree Project Reignites Debate
EBCI joins USDA chestnut restoration project using GMO trees. Learn how science, culture, and Cherokee values intersect as public comment reopens on the future of the American chestnut. ...more
Cherokee Culture News
June 17, 2025•3 min read
Carly Treece: Weaving Generational Voices into Cherokee Cultural Memory
Explore Carly Teece’s powerful art piece Generational Voices, honoring Cherokee heritage through layered imagery that connects past, present, and future through women's stories and resilience. ...more
Native Culture ,Cherokee Culture News
May 31, 2025•1 min read
New The Cherokee Ribbon Skirt: Walking with Tradition Blog Post
Discover the history and meaning of the Cherokee ribbon skirt—its cultural roots, modern use at stomp dances, and how it honors Cherokee womanhood, identity, and tradition. ...more
Cherokee Culture News
May 31, 2025•3 min read
Taste the Tradition: Betty Jo Smith Exhibit Now Open at Saline Courthouse Museum 🥣
Explore Cherokee National Treasure Betty Jo Smith’s legacy of traditional foods like grape dumplings and Kanuchi in a new exhibit at Saline Courthouse Museum, now through September 15. ...more
Native Culture ,Cherokee Culture News
May 23, 2025•1 min read
Baby’s First Cherokee: A Beautiful Beginning to Language and Culture
Introduce little ones to the Cherokee language with Baby’s First Cherokee—a beautifully illustrated board book by Brad Wagnon that fosters cultural pride and early language learning. ...more
Native Culture ,Cherokee Culture News
April 11, 2025•2 min read
