The Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu dv-i,” Adult Leadership Program (RP) is accepting nominations for participation in the 2016-17 program. This leadership program is for EBCI tribal members to learn Cherokee history and culture, and to develop leadership competencies.
Candidates must be age 18 and over, have a high school diploma or GED and have some college experience. Knowledge of Cherokee culture and/or experience in a professional environment is a plus. Persons wishing to nominate a candidate can go to
wnclead.wcu.edu and download the nomination form.
Deadline for submission: Letters of nomination will be accepted online, by fax, email, or in-person delivery, by 5 p.m., June 30, 2015 to the Western Carolina University (WCU) Cherokee Center, Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC, Attention, Juanita Wilson, Program Director:
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Online:
wnclead.wcu.edu•
Fax: 828-497-0469
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Email:
jmwilson@wcu.edu•
Physical Location: WCU/Cherokee Center, 1594 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
The Right Path Adult Leadership Program is part of the WNC Leadership Initiative, funded by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, and administered locally through WCU. For more information, please contact Juanita Wilson, Program Director, at 828-497-7920, 788-2579 or
jmwilson@wcu.edu.
Nomination Form
The mission of the Cherokee Leadership Development Initiative is to support lifelong, culture-based learning that gives EBCI members opportunities to develop strong leadership abilities and serve successfully in leadership roles. With the help of mentors, participants will study Cherokee identity, history and culture, indigenous identity, and leadership competencies.
