Museum of the Cherokee People

On Tuesday, March 25, the Qualla Boundary Historical Society and the North Carolina Trail of Tears Association present the lecture "You Will Remember Your Old Friend: Junaluska's Trail of Tears and Staying Power" at Museum of the Cherokee People. At 6pm in the TJ Holland Education Room, Dr. Stuart Marshall will speak about the well-remembered warrior Junaluska, who backtracked the Trail of Tears to return to his homeland and become a founding father of Eastern Cherokee sovereignty. Beginning with the familiar story, Dr. Marshall offers new insights into Junaluska's long political career, his demands for citizenship rights, and his efforts to secure a future for Cherokees in North Carolina. This event is free of charge and open to all. A reception will follow Dr. Marshall's talk. #NCHistory #Museums #WesternNorthCarolina #History

Spring is here! Today, March 10, Museum of the Cherokee People resumes its regular hours of 9am-5pm seven days a week. With admission, experience three exhibitions showcasing Cherokee history, stories, and culture, the Charles George Beloved Veterans Hall, and the Museum Store. MotCP proudly offers free admission to members of federally recognized tribes and Museum members. Discounted admission is available for active-duty military, AARP, and AAA members. The final tickets of the day are sold at 4pm to ensure you have plenty of time for a self-guided tour of the Museum’s offerings. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to the Tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Today, we honor the women of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: those who made the way, and those building a bright future for the next seven generations. Museum of the Cherokee People is proud to be led by Cherokee women who embody our mission and the seven Cherokee core values: ? ?????? ?????????????????? ??? ?????? group harmony ? ????? ??????.??????????????? spirituality ? ????? ?????. ???? ???? strong individual character ? ???? ?????? sense of place ? ????????? ?????? honoring our past ? ???? ????????.?????? ?? ????? ????? educating children ? ?????? ?? ???? ????? sense of humor Happy #InternationalWomensDay! #WomenInMuseums ??: Director of Education Dakota Brown (EBCI) and Executive Director Shana Condill (EBCI). Cameron Wilder

Another day of building! On Friday, February 28th, we made more progress on the community pottery kiln, laying more bricks and bringing this space one step closer to completion. We’re grateful for everyone helping to make this project a reality—more to come soon!

On February 18, Cherokee artists Kevin Tafoya, Jakeli Swimmer, Trista Welch, Atsei Cooper, Hope Huskey gathered at the Museum of the Cherokee People for the initial session of Indigenous Logic Modeling cohort. The purpose of the group is to build artist capacity and community as they explore Indigenous Logic Model creation, along with various graphic illustration methods for program evaluation to support organizational development across Indian Country. This initiative, funded by Harrah’s Scholarship Fund and First Nations Development Institute, supports artists in visually communicating ideas, processes, and outcomes for Native led organizations. We’re excited to witness their growth!

Internship Opportunity! ?? The Atlanta Botanical Garden invites applications for the Conservation Seed Bank Intern position. This short-term internship aims to host individuals affiliated with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and/or Museum of the Cherokee People to support long-term partnerships for plant conservation. This experience is designed to provide training and a living wage while building capacity for Tribal Nation partners. Opportunities include immersion in the seed bank and conservation horticulture operations. The internship requires three weeks in Midtown Atlanta and less than a week at the Gainesville, Georgia Garden locations. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/41kpONk #Internship #MuseumJobs #Conservation #Atlanta #EBCI #Cherokee

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort was filled with laughter when "The Great Cherokee Grandmother" by Anthony Sneed (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) screened at Museum of the Cherokee People's 2024 The Way We Connect with the World: Indigenous Film & Concert Event. The film continues to make waves! #Film #Museums #NativeArt

?? Deadline Alert! ?? The #ATALM2025 Call for Proposals closes February 20—don’t miss your chance to shape the conference! ATALM is only as great as the sessions we offer, so bring your ideas, expertise, and passion to the table. ?? Submit your proposal today: https://lnkd.in/erTz_eSN Tagging colleagues who should present! ?? #IndigenousArchives #Libraries #Museums #CulturalHeritage

Alongside talented Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians visual artists, members of Museum of the Cherokee People's staff recently attended the opening of 'Homelands: Connecting to Mounds through Native Art,' a three-year exhibition at McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Tennessee. From McClung: "Knoxville sits on the Ancestral homelands of eleven Federally Recognized Tribes. Mounds, like the one located on the university’s campus and thousands of others across the region, are still important aspects of contemporary Indigenous lifeways. 'Homelands: Connecting to Mounds through Native Art' centers Native interpretation to explore Indigenous relationships to mounds and placemaking. Featuring contemporary works by 17 Native artists, the exhibition highlights the cultural and spiritual continuity of mounds as sacred spaces. 'Homelands' is co-curated by four Native Nations connected to Knox County: Cherokee Nation, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), and The Muscogee (Creek) Nation." Over the past four years, MotCP staff has worked closely with McClung as experts in the care and protection of the Cherokee peoples’ history, material culture, and knowledge. Reciprocal relationships between non-tribal museums and Native tribes, artists, and cultural leaders are crucial to the ethical advancement of Native interpretation and collections care: 'Homelands' is the result of allyship in action. ??: EBCI artists and Museum staff smile at the opening of 'Homelands.' Left to right: MotCP Executive Director Shana Bushyhead Condill (EBCI), John Henry Gloyne (EBCI, Osage, Pawnee), Jakeli Swimmer (EBCI), Rhiannon Skye Tafoya (EBCI, Santa Clara Pueblo), MotCP Director of Education Dakota Brown (EBCI), Aaron Lambert (EBCI), MotCP Designer Tyra Maney (EBCI, Diné), MotCP Director of Collections & Exhibitions Evan Mathis, MotCP Director of Operations Michael Slee (EBCI), Jarrett Wildcatt (EBCI) #Museums #GLAM #CulturalHeritage #UTK

Pitch Perfect: Stepping Up to Submit a Successful ATALM2025 Conference Session Proposal #Webinar Second subject:?February 10, 3:00 p.m. EDT Join us for a high impact webinar where you'll gain the confidence and tools needed to craft a winning session proposal for ATALM2025. Each year, ATALM receives far more proposals than it can accept, making the selection process highly competitive. This session will guide you through the essential steps to stand out as well as tools for presenting an engaging session. You'll learn about: ?? Conference theme ?? Types of sessions available ?? Tracks and focus areas ?? Crafting a standout bio ?? Working with co-presenters ?? Using the?Submittable platform?to submit a proposal ?? Expectations of presenters ?? Seeking financial support ?? The session selection process ?? Practical presentation tips from seasoned presenters ?? Q&A with ATALM leadership Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge and elevate your professional presence. Whether you're a first-time submitter or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. Key presenters: Ryan Flahive, Jennifer Juan, and Selena Ortega-Chiolero To register for the webinar, click HERE: https://lnkd.in/eTBG5Y2c