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On July 23, we had the opportunity to come together under the guidance of Eddie Paul to learn how to gather and prepare bull nettle for traditional teething necklaces. The sun was blazing, but we continued our efforts, thinking about the babies and t
On July 24th, Hitomi and Takuro Shibata visited with potters in Cherokee. The Shibatas are Japanese potters who have lived in Seagrove, NC for the last 20 years, studying and creating with wild clay. Takuro is the ceramics director at StarWorks, a no
RTCAR Director Brett Treadway spent the weekend working with Cherokee artists Mary Thompson, Pat Welch, and Charlie Welch to harvest white oak and prepare splits for basket weaving. The multi-day event was hosted by LightEN in Madison County, NC, as
Join the Center for Native Health at the Museum of the Cherokee People to tune in to the Indigenous Milk Medicine Conference on Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM EST. Light snacks will be available. Register here: htt
Are you interested in connecting with a doula or learning more about what a doula can do for you? Are you looking for a Moms support group? If so, come join us on Tuesday, July 29th at the Yellowhill Activity Center!
On Monday, CNH held a summer staff retreat focused on connection and team building. The day included lunch at Pop’s Smokehouse in Cherokee and a fun afternoon of axe throwing. We’re grateful for time to reflect, recharge, and strengthen
We’re excited to share the 15th Annual Rooted in the Mountains Symposium is happening September 25–26 at Western Carolina University! This year’s theme is Matrilineal Worldmaking: Honoring the Vision of What’s Possible, with k
The 2025 MedCaT Summer Academy was a full week of learning, connection, and growth. Students explored careers in healthcare while engaging with professors, Elders, and community members throughout the week. If you’re a high school student inter
As of last week, the main structure of the kiln is complete! Only the roof and the final section of the chimney are left to finish, the chimney will go up once the roof is in place. A stoke door has been added, along with metal strapping was added to
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, the medicine walk will be postponed to a later date.** Join us on a Medicine Walk led by Onita Bush, CNH Board and Mothers Council Member, at Kituwah. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Kristina at: kristina