)*PICTURE- DeKalb County students learned the traditional snake dance
Marla Jones| Southern Torch )
RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held its first Native American Cultural Event on Tuesday, October 25 at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center.
The event was for students across DeKalb County, grades K-8, who participate in the Indian Education Program.
Fyffe and Collinsville students were not able to participate due to a E-learning day. A event will be scheduled for those students in the future.
The Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama and the UCAN Tribe educated students on several different aspects of their culture.
Activities included stamp bracelets, wood leaf necklaces, and a artifact dig.
The students visited various booths set up throughout the Agri-Business Center, including:
- Pine Needle Basktery and Weaving by Brittney from DeSoto State Park
- Cherokee Village Diorama and Artifacts with Walking Bear of Cherokee Tribes of North Alabama
- Drumming, Dancing and Artifacts with UCAN Tribal Members
- Pottery with Jessica Haigh
- Flute Master and Musician Charlie Mayo-Toyela
- Arrowheads with Mr. Ben Pickett
- Fire Building, Artifacts and Games with Park Rangers from Russell Cave National Monument
- Fry Bread with Paige Berry
The DeKalb County Board of Education wished to express their thanks to all the DeKalb County Schools and Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center employees who volunteered to help set up, facilitate activities, and chaperone. This event would not have been possible without the support of around sixty people who volunteered their time.
