ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏁᎬ ᏓᏂᏃᏣᎵᏍᎬ: Cherokee Journalism & Printing
Location

Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum
122 E. Keetoowah St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Cherokee Arts Center
212 S. Water Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464

Date & Time
February 21, 2025
10 AM – 2 PM
Recommended Audience
Cherokee Citizens
Culture & History Lovers
Seniors

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.

 

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 and 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 Advocate Press history and a research overview of the Wahuillau LaHay exhibit.

 

Archivists will be on site to educate visitors about artifacts on display.

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