sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience.
Featuring objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s own collections, sov·er·eign·ty was designed to educate visitors about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ autonomy, its relationship with the federal government, and how the tribe has defined its own relationship with its land, people, and culture.




sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was on view March 15, 2024 - December 30, 2025.

sov·er·eign·ty in the News
sov·er·eign·ty exhibit to open at Museum of the Cherokee People (Cherokee One Feather)
Museum of the Cherokee People announces new sovereignty exhibit to share history (Blue Ridge Public Radio)
Conversation with the Museum of Cherokee People: Sovereignty and self-determination (WUNC News)
Cherokee Museum explores tribal sovereignty in new exhibit (Cherokee Phoenix)







