Cherokee Journalism & Printing has been postponed due to hazardous winter conditions. We will announce a new date for this event soon from our email newsletter and social media accounts. Thank you for your patience and support!
The Cherokee Journalism & Printing program is a day to commemorate the past, present, and future of Cherokee news. Its events are a collaboration between the Cherokee Phoenix, the Cherokee Arts Center, the Cherokee National Research Center and the Durbin Feeling Language Center.
Attendees can learn about the history of Cherokee journalism, the present-day operations of the Cherokee Phoenix and the future of Cherokee news. At the Cherokee Arts Center, they can join in panel discussions as well as fun printmaking and Cherokee language mad libs activities. At the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum, visitors can see the history of the earliest Cherokee newspaper up close and learn about the life of Cherokee journalist Wauhillau LaHay. Expert archivists will be discussing special artifacts on display, and visitors can enjoy curator talks at the museum.
Food and refreshments will be available to purchase from Kawi Café.
Archivists will be on site to educate visitors about artifacts on display.
Event Agenda
Cherokee Arts Center
Panelists: Tim Landes, Rebecca Nagle, Breanna Hampton, Tyler Thomes, Will Chavez, et al.
10:30 – 11:30 AM
History of Cherokee Journalism
1 – 2 PM
The Next Generation of Cherokee Journalists
Interactive Printmaking Experience
Cherokee Language Mad Libs
Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum
Exhibit: The Story of the Cherokee Advocate
Exhibit: Cherokee Highflier: The Life & Career of Wauhillau LaHay
Cherokee Archives: Curated Selections
Curator Talks
These will take place at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM
These will be 15-minute feature talks in rotation about the history of Advocate Press and a research overview of the Wahuillau LaHay exhibit.
