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 […]
Revealing Eastern Cherokee history through personal journals
April 15, 2025 by Marie Spencer
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Cherokee Language Program expands with grant
March 31, 2025 by Marie Spencer
Story originally published at The Western Carolinian. Last fall, WCU’s Cherokee Language Program received a significant grant from Cherokee Preservation Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports Cherokee language preservation efforts. The $223,014 grant, among other support from WCU and outside organizations, has allowed the program to develop into an official minor and certification program. “We’ve […]
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