The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians helped close tonight's #CherokeeDays reception at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian with a social dance featuring the three Cherokee tribes and visitors. Activities at the museum in Washington DC kick off Friday morning and continue Saturday and Sunday, so come say 'siyo if you're in the area! | Cherokee Nation

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Freddy Wilnoty, of Cherokee N.C., with the Tsa-La-Gi Dance Group explains the importance of traditional Cherokee dance while at #CherokeeDays15 | Cherokee Nation