FLORENCE-Micah Swimmer, Cherokee language instructor for the Cherokee Central Schools in Cherokee, North Carolina, will conduct a program at the Florence Indian Mound Museum, on Sunday, May 25th at 2:00 p.m.
Swimmer graduated with honors from the Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Indian studies in 2008. He also holds an associate degree with honors in physical education from the same institution, and a Master of Arts degree in indigenous nations studies from the University of Kansas. He is a member of the highly respected Warriors of Anikituwah, which consists of modern warriors, appointed by the tribal council to travel and to educate people about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with the goal of preserving the traditional Cherokee language, songs, and dances.
This program is a collaboration between the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums, Oka Kapassa, and the Alabama Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association and sponsored by the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area. The Florence Indian Mound is located at 1028 South Court Street and is open, Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call 256-760-6427 for more information.
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