Humanities Program and Humanities-related
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 3 – Indigenous Ways: Storytelling as Oral History
Lipinsky Auditorium. 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Nancy Pheasant:
Nancy, a enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation, currently resides in theWolftown community of the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, NC. Nancy is passionate about promoting the rich culture and heritage of Cherokee women in today’s society. Inspired by her father, Nancy has become a renowned storyteller, dedicated to preserving and sharing the traditions and history of the Anikituwah/Eastern Band of the Cherokee people. As a valued member of the Cherokee storyteller group, she is regularly featured at the Oconaluftee Island Park summer bonfire events.
Shennelle Feather:
As Education Program Manager, Shennelle Feather(EBCI/Dine/Lakota) oversees all Educational programming and actively promotes and preserves Cherokee culture/language/song and dance and community engagement. Shennelle is a member of the Todich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan) of the Dine Nation and an Eastern Band Cherokee Indian enrolled member, originally from the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, North Carolina. Shennelle joined the MCI team in January 2022 and is honored to be able to serve her community, and Tribal Nation. On the weekends, you’ll find her hanging out with her Boston Terrier, Lucy.