Cherokee History & Language, John Grant Jr., Cherokee Bonfire

Описание: In this video Salvatore Vinciguerra brings you to the Cherokee Bonfire located at the Ocanaluftee Island Park in Cherokee, North Carolina.

John Grant Jr. describes the history of the Cherokee. He tells stories about the Cherokee language, Chantegne and Cherokee Ancestors from prehistoric times. In this story he describes the meaning of Cherokee red, the fire man and how cave people lived. Then he gives the history of how the conquistadors visited the americas bringing great death and sickness to the native people in the Americas. Almost 90% of the native population died during this time. Then gives his views on archaeologists and indigenous heritage and the 537 federally recognized nations in the United States.

He then mentions the Nampa Figurines which were found in Idaho and how there are 7 cultural ambassadors to the Cherokee Nation. These ambassadors have access to native artifacts that are found in the Smithsonian institute and other museums.

Finally John tells of the importance of the walking belt. The belt which is apart of Cherokee regalia is an important item that tells the oral stories of the Cherokee Nation.

John Grant Jr. is a composer, musician, dancer, and native storyteller of the Eastern Band of Cherokee. John Grant Jr. is also a cultural ambassador for the Cherokee Nation and has access to indigenous artifacts at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C.

The Cherokee Bonfire is a free evening educational summer program that teaches visitors about the indigenous people that live in the surrounding area. At the end of the session children of all ages can roast marsh mellows in the bonfire while they watch the sunset near the Ocanaluftee River. Next door is a serious of booths with local jewerly makers and craftsmen and women with unique handmade items for sale.

This beautiful experience held only certain days for the week. So please check out the website below for the most current information to see the bonfire when you visit Cherokee, North Carolina.

https://cherokeesmokies.com/

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