Weaving A Legacy: Cherokee National Treasure Ella Mae Blackbear
Weaving A Legacy: Cherokee National Treasure Ella Mae Blackbear Ella Mae Blackbear was named a Cherokee National Treasure in 1990 in basketry. We explore how her legacy lives on in the lives of those who knew her and others who are still studying her work today. Facebook Twitter Email More Stories Like This
Traditional Designs in a Digital World: The Artwork of Dan Mink
Traditional Designs in a Digital World: The Artwork of Dan Mink Cherokee National Treasure Daniel Mink’s passion led him to a unique career in graphic design. Rooted in ancestral art and motifs, his work creates a modern visual identity for the Cherokee Nation. Daniel’s iconic vision has reached viewers all over the world. Share on […]
Teaching His Treasure: Blowgun Maker Danny McCarter
Teaching His Treasure: Blowgun Maker Danny McCarter Few know the Cherokee Blowgun as well as Danny McCarter. As a lifelong teacher and Cherokee National Treasure, Danny shares the importance of helping others and listening to our elders. Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on email Email More Stories Like This
Cherokee Basket Weaving with Mike Dart
Cherokee Basket Weaving with Mike Dart As a Cherokee National Treasure for his basket weaving, Mike Dart finds inspiration and materials out in nature. He shows us how keeping a peaceful mind can help produce tremendous works of art. Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on email Email More Stories Like This
Knokovtee Scott, Leader of the Shell Carving Revolution
Knokovtee Scott, Leader of the Shell Carving Revolution Knokovtee Scott was a Cherokee National Treasure and perhaps the most influential Cherokee shell carver in recent history. We were lucky enough to spend some time with Knokovtee before he passed away… Along with countless students whom he taught over several decades. Share on facebook Facebook Share […]
Wishi, A Cherokee Delicacy
Wishi, A Cherokee Delicacy Traditionally, Cherokee people learn how and what to forage from our elders. Come along as Cherokee elder Loretta Shade takes us to her family’s favorite place to find the mysterious mushroom known as wishi. Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on email Email More Stories Like This
Knowledge Is Meant To Be Shared: Cherokee National Treasure Noel Grayson
Knowledge Is Meant To Be Shared: Cherokee National Treasure Noel Grayson As a Cherokee National Treasure and culture keeper, Noel Grayson shares his knowledge of hunting and tool-making skills with the rest of the world. Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on email Email More Stories Like This
Art is in its Meaning, Dorothy Sullivan Master Cherokee Artist
Art is in its Meaning, Dorothy Sullivan Master Cherokee Artist Dorothy Sullivan is a master Cherokee artist who invites us to learn all that goes into her treasured paintings. Dorothy tells us about her special calling to paint and how the empowerment of Cherokee women and stories come alive on canvas. Share on facebook Facebook […]
Cathy Abercrombie: Weaving Generations
Cathy Abercrombie: Weaving Generations Cathy Abercrombie is a 3rd generation Cherokee weaver with a dream to see it continue for 7 generations. Cathy takes us inside her weaving tradition and shows us how she’s making her dream a reality. Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on email Email More Stories Like This
Choogie Kingfisher: Cherokee Storyteller
Choogie Kingfisher: Cherokee Storyteller Storytelling is an art form mastered by Cherokee National Treasure Choogie Kingfisher with his own brand of Cherokee humor. When Cherokee Chef Nico Albert isn’t fronting her metal punk band, she’s in the kitchen learning and cultivating ancestral ways of cooking. Sonny Sixkiller is a Cherokee football legend to Washington Huskies […]
