THE PROJECT
Cherokee Conservation Foundation
OUR MISSION
At Cherokee Conservation Foundation, we believe preservation is not only protecting the past but also safeguarding our future.
We work to preserve Cherokee history, culture, and traditional knowledge while promoting environmental stewardship, education, and community engagement.
We believe culture and conservation belong together. When we preserve stories, protect our environment, document history, and educate future generations, we strengthen both our communities and the world around us.
HERE'S HOW WE DO IT:
CATALOGING AND PRESERVATION
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Our mission lives in the details: what we preserve, what we share, and what we create for the next generation.
We catalog, digitize, and preserve Cherokee photographs, documents, oral histories, and cultural materials to ensure they remain accessible for future generations.
We promote awareness of native plants, pollinators, sustainable practices, and traditional ecological knowledge that supports healthy communities and ecosystems.
Through educational resources, public outreach, storytelling, research, and community partnerships, we encourage lifelong learning and active stewardship.
We believe preservation succeeds when communities participate. Through storytelling, educational initiatives, and public engagement, we help connect people to Cherokee history, culture, and stewardship traditions.