Cherokee Preservation Foundation

10/21/2026

Cherokee Preservation Foundation and Sequoyah Fund are proud to present the Legend of Frost & Fire Winter Market for the month of December! Whether you're shopping for loved ones or looking to become a vendor, get ready for an evening (or several) of caroling, bonfires, seasonal entertainment, and special guests. Apply now to become a vendor at: https://sequoyahfund.wufoo.com/forms/legend-of-frost-and-fire-winter-market

See you there!

10/19/2026

WATCH: At The New Kituwah Academy, located in the heart of the Qualla Boundary, educators are working to ensure the Cherokee language survives and thrives for generations to come.

The New Kituwah Academy in Western North Carolina helps young Cherokee students reclaim their language.

10/17/2026

This is a cool feature from Upworthy. A group of Cherokee girls is making national headlines!

The NAIWA Daughters helped lead a historic effort to secure legal protections for the Oconaluftee River, demonstrating the power of Cherokee youth to make a lasting difference in their community.

What started as an afternoon of river tubing turned into a historic legal campaign.

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

Today, on Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize the history, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and celebrate the strength of Native communities today.

For the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee heritage is a living tradition, carried forward through language, storytelling, cultural practices, and the sharing of knowledge across generations.

Cherokee Preservation Foundation is proud to support the people and programs working to keep these traditions strong and ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come.

09/28/2026

We love that Travel + Leisure is shining a national spotlight on Cherokee, calling it an ideal fall escape to explore the Great Smoky Mountains.

The guide highlights Cherokee’s spectacular fall color, outdoor recreation, and opportunities to learn more about the history, culture, and traditions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Featured stops include the Museum of the Cherokee People, Kuwohi, Mingus Mill, Waterrock K**b, and the Oconaluftee River.

Cherokee is a North Carolina town known for its rich Cherokee heritage, stunning fall foliage, and hiking trails in nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

09/19/2026

REMINDER: The documentary, Raising Cane: The Cherokee and Rivercane, premieres this evening at 7 p.m. at Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College.

The documentary explores the Cherokee connection to rivercane, its cultural importance, and ongoing restoration efforts across Western North Carolina. Cherokee elders and conservationists will also take part in a discussion following the screening.

Learn more:

For centuries, Southeast tribes, including the Cherokee, have used native rivercane in their daily lives.

09/17/2026

The 33rd Annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride takes place this weekend, bringing riders together to honor and remember those who endured the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears.

The ride begins in Cherokee, North Carolina, and continues through Tennessee and Alabama, with commemorative events, live music, Native American artisans and cultural programming planned along the route.

Read more: https://clarionnews.org/33rd-annual-trail-of-tears-to-be-held-this-weekend/

09/04/2026

A new documentary is shining a light on the deep connection between rivercane and Cherokee culture.

“Raising Cane: The Cherokee and Rivercane” explores the plant’s longtime importance for basketry, tools and other traditional uses, along with efforts to restore rivercane to a landscape where only a small fraction of its historic range remains.

The film premieres Sept. 19 at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock.

Learn more in the Transylvania Times:

Imagine a mystery plant that could protect riverbanks from flooding and erosion, that was an important habitat for wildlife and was an essential staple for southeastern native tribes including the

08/29/2026

Just across the state border from Cherokee, in Vonore, TN, the 35th Annual Cherokee Fall Festival will take place at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum on September 12 and 13.

The two-day festival offers an opportunity to experience Cherokee culture and history through traditional arts and crafts, food, music, dance and living history demonstrations. The Warrior Dancers of Ani-Kituhwa, official cultural ambassadors of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will also perform.

https://www.thedailytimes.com/community/sequoyah-birthplace-museum-to-present-cherokee-fall-festival/article_29def176-56e0-457f-801e-e292e9730f20.html