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Cherokee Indians

Features

Behind the Mask: Cherokee Carver Billy Welch

A Cherokee carver celebrates his culture by finding stories hidden in wood, following unseen lines to create works of art. Now, he’s passing his knowledge to a new generation of storytellers.

by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
Living in North Carolina

Our State Reads: Even As We Breathe

A Q&A with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, the first member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to publish a novel.

by Chloe Klingstedt
Features

The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians’s Story of Survival

In the Great Smoky Mountains, a story of survival, endurance, and identity unfolds through the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.

by Michael Graff

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