Grindfest AVL returns for three days in the River Arts District. Plus, Dirty Logic celebrates five years; Indigenous Writers’ Workshop; and more.
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Around Town: Museum exhibition highlights use of written Cherokee language
A new Asheville Art Museum exhibition explores how Cherokee artists incorporate the tribe’s written language into their works. Plus, a new novel uses Asheville as a character, a Christmas tradition returns to Flat Rock and the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts offers multiple takes on a holiday classic.
Letter: Can we emulate Eastern Band’s syringe program?
“Check out what the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has done about syringe and hypodermic needles (still laughing, Brent!!) disposal with its magnificently successful and fully integrated Syringe Services Program: Syringe disposal kiosks placed all around the community.”
Historian Christopher Arris Oakley discusses his latest book on the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, historian and author Christopher Arris Oakley will discuss his latest book, New South Indians: Tribal Economics and the Eastern Band of Cherokee in the Twentieth Century at UNCA.
Cherokee heartland: Ben Steere discusses ancient mounds and townhouses
On Saturday, Aug. 11, Ben Steere will present The Archaeology of Mounds & Towns at the Reuter Center at UNC Asheville.
Native Thanksgiving: History, distance from culture influence Cherokee foodways
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians talk about Thanksgiving and indigenous food culture.
Cherokee spirituality straddles past, present and future
“You have to take time to look at yourself, look at your spirit and where you come from, and let the spirit guide your interests and love.”
