This PBS NC documentary follows the Snowbird Cherokee of western North Carolina as they fight to preserve their language, customs and ancestral traditions before they disappear. Through intimate storytelling about the Snowbird Cherokee’s art, culture and deep connections to their sacred land, the film offers a powerful portrait of a resilient community safeguarding its heritage.
A Sacred Thread is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
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The Snowbird Cherokee fight to preserve their language and customs before it’s too late. (56m 46s)
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A Sacred Thread is a local public television program presented by PBS NC