The Cherokee were the most prominent Native American tribe in the southeastern United States, including your local area.

The Treaty of New Echota was signed in 1838 and forced the Cherokee to cede their lands in the southeastern United States and relocate to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma).

The Trail of Tears was the forced removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in the 1830s.

The Dawes Act, also known as the General Allotment Act, was a federal law passed in 1887 that aimed to assimilate Native Americans into white society by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments.

The American Indian Movement (AIM) was a Native American activist group founded in 1968 that aimed to restore Native American rights and sovereignty.

Powwow is an annual event that celebrates Native American culture and heritage through traditional dancing, singing, drumming, and storytelling.

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is a museum in your local area that is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Native American history and culture.

The Cherokee Nation is the only federally recognized Native American tribe in your local area.

Cherokee is the only Native American language that is still spoken in your local area.

Basket weaving is a local Native American art form that is known for its intricate designs and patterns.

Succotash is a local Native American dish that is made with corn, beans, and squash.

The Green Corn Ceremony is a local Native American ceremony that is held to celebrate the harvest.

A medicine man is a local Native American spiritual leader who is responsible for leading ceremonies and healing rituals.

Animism is a local Native American belief system that is based on the interconnectedness of all living things.

The Cherokee Creation Story is a local Native American creation story that tells how the world was created.