Native Culture

Gabriel Crow

Gabriel Crow

Gabriel Crow, a young Cherokee basket maker, talks about his passion for basket making and the Cherokee history of basket making and keeping the tradition alive.

Davy Arch Interview# 2

Davy Arch Interview# 2

Davy Arch, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, talks about Cherokee culture and his concern about the family connection being broken.

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson discusses how industrialization and urbanization led people to turn to historical revivals and fraternal organizations for a sense of stability and identity.

Betty Osceola Tour of Everglades

Betty Osceola Tour of Everglades

During a tour of the Everglades Betty Osceola discusses the changes to the Everglades caused by pollution, overgrown vegetation, and the disruption of natural water cycles due to human interventions.

Brett Riggs

Brett Riggs

Brett Riggs, Sequoyah professor of Cherokee Studies here at Western Carolina University, talks about the intersection of Cherokee heritage, history, culture, and string band music, both are lifelong interests.

Bo Taylor

Bo Taylor

Bo Taylor, former director of the Museum of the Cherokee People, talks about his Cherokee culture, the music, the dance, and why it is important to remember the traditions.

Betty Osceola

Betty Osceola

Betty Osceola, a member of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida from the Panther Clan, talks about being raised in the Everglades and the changes she and her family have experienced.

Betty Maney

Betty Maney

Betty Maney, a member of the Big Cove Community and the Eastern Band of Cherokee, talks about learning the art of basket weaving.

Beau Carroll

Beau Carroll

Beau Carroll is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and is an Archaeologist for the EBCI Tribal Historic Preservation Office. He talks about his projects and Cherokee Culture.

Chief Anthony Davidson, Edisto Tribe

Chief Anthony Davidson, Edisto Tribe

Chief Anthony Davidson, the chief of the Edisto people, discusses the history of his people, their traditions, and their connection to nature.

Bo Taylor Cherokee Presentation

Bo Taylor Cherokee Presentation

James “Bo” Taylor Cherokee dancer and storyteller, introduces the audience to Cherokee dancing, powwow dancing, dance songs, and discussion of Cherokee history, culture, and stereotypes.