The Cherokee Elementary Dancers perform a traditional dance at Southwestern Community College during a program sponsored by the SCC Native American Society.

The event featured flute music by Mark Hicks of Cherokee and a performance by the Cherokee Elementary Dancers. A highlight of the dancers' performance was a friendship dance in which the audience was invited to participate.

Bo Taylor from the Cherokee Museum spoke on Cherokee traditions and misconceptions about the Cherokee culture. Dressed in traditional 17th century Cherokee clothing, he also explained the Cherokee warrior tradition and led a performance by the Warriors of Anikituhwa Dancers.

The program also included a talk by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, assistant to Chief Michelle Hicks, on tribal government of the Eastern Band of Cherokee and commented on the Charles Frazier's recently published book, Thirteen Moons.

The performers and the audience were treated to Indian fry bread prepared by the SCC Culinary Technology students.

For information about the SCC Native American Society, contact Jan Smith, club advisor, at 586.4091, ext. 332, or visit www.southwesterncc.edu.

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