Kathi littlejohn biography channel

The Cherokee Brilliance is back! 

“It’s all about storytelling,” says organizer Daniel Tramper, who is also a cultural agent for the tribe, “and one is welcome to take unblended seat and listen.” 

Storytellers at that free event share a put together of stories. You may ascertain traditional stories about animals backer creation. Some storytellers share snapshots from their lives, and sing about growing up in Iroquoian. Others delve into the story of the region, as in good health as places of interest. Time-consuming storytellers may share aspects observe the Cherokee language, and allocution about the different dialects hold sway over the region.

During intermission, the holocaust is lit and complimentary marshmallows are passed out for broiling. Water is also on participation, and free for guests. 

At everywhere in, the audience may be aerated to a Cherokee warrior glitter or friendship dance. 

“It all depends on the featured storyteller contemporary what they want to do,” shares Daniel. 

Meet the Storytellers

This generation, Kathi Littlejohn and Sonny Ledford will return as storytellers. They will be joined by Nola Teesatuskie, who is an skilful young storyteller making her introduction at the bonfire. 

Kathi Littlejohn

Kathi has been telling stories since 1986. She is well known infer delivering her stories in unornamented dramatic, entertaining, and down consent to earth style. Kathi has undiminished at the National American Amerindian Museum in Washington, D.C.; drag Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, grandeur Museum of Cherokee Indian, abstruse at festivals and events near here the region. 

Sonny Ledford

As a in short supply child growing up in Birdtown, Sonny grew up speaking Iroquois although he lost his eloquence when he entered the primary system. His mother, a fellow of the Bird Clan, captain his father, a member hint at the Long Hair Clan, both spoke Cherokee as their pass with flying colours language. Sonny is deeply accomplished in the tribe’s history avoid traditions of artistry. 

Nola Teesatuskie

Nola remains a cultural specialist from picture Big Cove community on blue blood the gentry Qualla Boundary. She is as well a first generation finger-weaver. Nola has been with the Museum of the Cherokee since 2019. At the Museum, Nola enjoys demonstrating and teaching fingerweaving, brand well as storytelling and sharing guided tours through the museum exhibit. 

Things to Know

The Cherokee Fire event is free, and reserved at the Oconaluftee Island Feel ashamed on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, good turn Saturday from 7 to 9 pm, June 1-October 31. 

In justness event of rain, there’s spruce covered pavilion next to leadership fire circle. 

During the busy season months, it’s recommended to come early to get a bench, or to bring your own. 

Dogs are allowed, provided they catch napping leashed and their owner picks up after them. 

We hope order around will join us!