Cherokee Preservation Foundation

 
  • Honoring and Preserving Cherokee Culture
  • Broadening Horizons through the Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour
  • Practicing the Ga-du-gi Tradition by Helping Neighbors
  • Teaching Adult Tribal Members the Cherokee Language
  • Supporting Leadership Programs Grounded in Cultural Values
  • Encouraging Visitors Interested in Authentic Cherokee Cultural Experiences

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Dances led by the Oconaluftee Indian Village dancers, grantee exhibits and an Indian dinner prepared by NAIWA were the highlights of Cherokee Preservation Foundation’s annual Community Celebration on May 11.

Volunteer for the Cherokee Day of Caring

Give your time, talent and energy on May 17 to help a neighbor in need.  Find out how to sign up for the upcoming Cherokee Day of Caring.

Ga-du-gi Annual Community Report

Read the new ga-du-gi 2012 report to the community to learn about what grantees and Cherokee Preservation Foundation have accomplished together during the Foundation’s first ten years.

Spring 2012 Newsletter

Read about the Foundation’s 10th anniversary, the Greater Cherokee Tourism Council, the Jones-Bowman 2012 community project and more.

Spring Grants Announced

Read about the Foundation's 24 new grants totalling $1.8 million.  They include a grant to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Emissaries of Peace and grants to help the EBCI Tribal Government and Cherokee Children’s Home achieve greater energy efficiency.

Susan Jenkins Announces Retirement 

Susan Jenkins has announced she will be retiring from Cherokee Preservation Foundation at the end of 2012.