Cherokee Studies News Today

Several years ago, Julie Reed, a specialist in Native American history with an emphasis on Southeastern Indians and Cherokee history, realized she could benefit from adding some archaeological expertise to

At mid-morning on Wednesday, Nov. 15, the fountain at the heart of Western Carolina University’s campus is a thoroughfare. People come and go through...

By Beth Lawrence

This year’s race for Wolfetown/Big Y Tribal Council is an unusual one, with the two incumbents having held their seats for less than a year following...

Authors G. Keith Parker and Leslie Borhaug will discuss their newest book, “To Stand on Solid Ground,” in the Transylvania County Library’s Rogow Room at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 30. In

Gain insight into the cultural heritage of the Cherokee and their historical, sacred landscapes during a lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Hi...

In April, a new sculpture by Spruce Pine artist Hoss Haley titled Staurolite was installed outside Western Carolina University’s Apodaca Science Building. This new work is part of a comprehensive

The North Carolina Trail of Tears Association and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin have partnered to mark the site of the post-removal Cherokee town of Sand Town – located

Six candidates are hoping to earn one of two seats in what is an extremely unusual election year for Wolfetown Tribal Council. The incumbents, Andrew...

Western Carolina University hosted the 2023 Cherokee Language Summit on March 30-31, to discuss Cherokee language preservation and create new opportunities for Cherokee youth.