Cultural Healing: A Native American Appreciation Event and Research on the Importance of Celebrating Culture in Native American Communities

UNCP Author/Contributor (non-UNCP co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Alexis C. Strong (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP )
Web Site: http://www.uncp.edu/academics/library
Advisor
Jane M. Haladay, Ph.D.

Abstract: This essay highlights the process of planning an event to celebrate the culture of Southeastern North Carolina Native American peoples. Throughout this essay, the reader will gain knowledge of the motivation behind the project, the importance of celebrating Native American cultures, the significance behind the title “Cultural Healing”, and the preparation that went into planning the actual event. Included at the end of the essay will be timelines, forms, contracts, and event layouts that can be used in planning similar events in the future. The main purpose of this project was to create a blueprint for future events of similar stature.

Additional Information

Publication
Honors Project
Esther G. Maynor Honors College
Language: English
Date: 2021
Keywords
Southeastern North Carolina Native American, Cultural Healing,

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