ᏧᏂᏲᏍᎩ ᏂᎨᏒᎾ: ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯᎯ ᏃᎴ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏁᎦ ᏓᏂᎦᏘᎴᎬ ᎠᏰᎵ ᎤᏙᏒᎲᎢ Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution delves into 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance, centering Native voices, perspectives, and creativity in response to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
A pivotal moment for Cherokee sovereignty, the American Revolution marked a change for Cherokee government, land base, community, and family structure. Featuring historic objects in conversation with works by contemporary Cherokee artists, Unrelenting delves into 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance, centering Native voices, perspectives, and creativity in response to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.




Featured Artists
Beth Anderson (Cherokee Nation)
Karen Berry (Cherokee Nation)
Martha Berry (Cherokee Nation)
Anagali Shace Duncan (Cherokee Nation)
Keli Gonzales (Cherokee Nation)
Aaron Lambert (EBCI)
Robert Lewis (Cherokee Nation, Navajo Nation, Apache)
Louwana Jo "ᏍᎩᎵᎡᏆ" Montelongo (EBCI)
Paula “Qualla” Nelson (EBCI)
Isabella Saunooke (EBCI)
Laura Walkingstick (EBCI)
Tara White (Cherokee Nation)
Alica Murphy Wildcatt (EBCI)

Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution in the News
Unrelenting: New exhibit at Museum to tell Cherokee perspective of ‘250’ (Cherokee One Feather)
New exhibit aims to tell the history of the Cherokee people ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States (Blue Ridge Public Radio)
Unrelenting: EBCI exhibit reckons brilliantly with America 250 (Smoky Mountain News)
New exhibit showcases historic Cherokee ties to the American Revolution (WYFF News 4)
Museum exhibition offers Cherokee perspective on America’s 250th (Smokies Life)
Tribal Museum Shares Cherokee Perspectives on the American Revolution (Blue Ridge National Heritage Area)
Museum features Cherokee perspective on American Revolution in new exhibit (828NewsNow)
Tribal museum shares Cherokee perspectives on the American Revolution (ArtDaily)
Exhibit Educational Materials
Further your 'Unrelenting' experience with these educational materials for all learners.
Print-At-Home Packet: This print-at-home packet is designed for young museum visitors. Use these pages as you explore the exhibit in person or to aid in learning about Cherokee perspectives of the American Revolution at home.
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DownloadReflection Booklet: Use this booklet to reflect on your visit to Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution.
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DownloadFurther Reading for Young Readers: These books offer young learners perspectives into Indigenous history and culture.
Further Reading Suggestions: This comprehensive list includes books inspired by Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution.
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DownloadPrint these coloring sheets and learn about Katteuha and Tsiyu Ganasini, two key figures in Cherokee history.
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sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Disruption: An Artist Intervention of the Museum's Main Exhibition

A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary in Contemporary Art
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