FadingVoices

Matthew Tooni, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, performs at Saturday’s Fading Voices demonstration on the banks of Little Snowbird Creek in Graham County. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Matthew Tooni, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, performs at Saturday’s Fading Voices demonstration on the banks of Little Snowbird Creek in Graham County. Photos by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Snowbird Cherokee share customs, traditions during annual event

Randy Foster
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Snowbird – During the Trail of Tears – when many Snowbird Cherokee in Graham County were forcibly evicted from their land to make way for European settlers, starting in the 1830s – some escaped into the wilds.
Matthew Tooni performs during a Cherokee flute demonstration at Saturday’s 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Snowbird. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Matthew Tooni performs during a Cherokee flute demonstration at Saturday’s 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day in Snowbird. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Window to the past

Charlie Benton
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Snowbird – The community had an opportunity to learn more about Graham County’s first inhabitants Saturday at the 35th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day.  The event was held at the Little Snowbird Baptist Church and featured traditional Cherokee crafts, food, games and music.