Eastern Cherokee Histories in Translation is uncovering personal accounts of Cherokee history by translating original Eastern Cherokee documents into English. “This work can have this real impact on community histories and knowledges,” said project director and editor Sara Snyder Hopkins. The ECHT website describes the project as sharing unique texts that have not been previously […]
“We are still here”: Western Carolina University remains a Cherokee place
December 6, 2023 by
Story co-written with Sarah Pruitt November is Native American Heritage Month, but it’s not just a heritage for the Cherokee people of Western North Carolina. It’s a living, vibrant culture. There are 547 federally recognized tribes in the United States. Native Americans were not automatically afforded U.S. citizenship until 1924. November was not declared […]
The Silent Epidemic: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
December 7, 2022 by
As we’ve moved into the 21st century, the harsh realities faced by indigenous communities covered up for generations are brought to light, and the fight for indigenous rights has grown, but not nearly enough. Not yet. In honor of November being Native American Heritage month, WCU offered various events on campus to help educate while […]
WCU flag lowered in honor of Cherokee elder and “Beloved Man” Jerry Wolfe’s passing
March 16, 2018 by
In memory of Cherokee elder Jeremiah “Jerry” Wolfe, who passed away on Monday, March 12, the Western Carolina University flag was lowered to half-staff on March 16. Wolfe was a champion of Cherokee culture, history and language who would give a story on some aspect of his personal experiences, including his experience in WWII and […]
