ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) – The Atlanta Braves and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will host the first-ever Cherokee Traditions at Truist Park on Saturday, November 27, 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will showcase Cherokee customs and traditions, including a performance by Cherokee dance group, Raven Rock Dancers, Tsalagi Touring Group artisans and living history demonstrators, and storytelling with Kathi Littlejohn. Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed will deliver welcome remarks, and Cherokee Royalty, including Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Teen Miss Cherokee will be in attendance.
“We are honored to welcome the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, for the first Cherokee Traditions at Truist Park. This event will serve as another step in our ongoing efforts to educate ourselves and our fans on the culture and traditions of our Native American neighbors,” said Atlanta Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller. “This Native American Heritage Month – and every month – we are thankful to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and our Native American Working Group for their valued partnership and collaboration.”
The highlight of the day will be men’s and youth stickball games played on the Truist Park field for the first time. Cherokee stickball, also called Indian Ball, signifies more than a game to the Cherokee people. Once this ancient sport served a diplomatic function by settling tribal disputes before they led to war, and today it’s a living...
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