The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina asks your help in saving Kituwah Mound, all that is left of the “Mother Town” of the Cherokees.

As of this moment, Duke Energy is building a substation right beside Cherokee ceremonial mounds. This is a protected site. Kituwah Mounds is on the National Register of Historic Places, and many believe Duke is acting illegally. No permits were filed for the substation and no archaeological survey was done as required by law. Kituwah is still an active Cherokee ceremonial site from the mounds, up to and including the mountains surrounding this area. In my opinion, The Hyatt Creek Substation/Tie Station in Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina is a desecration to sacred Native American land. Those who use this place for religious purposes are especially concerned about the current and future development of the Kituwah Valley, and future development is planned for this area. Please go to http://savekituwah.org/ for more information. To email North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, go to http://www.governor.state.nc.us/forms/contact.aspx.

Sharlotte Neely
Northern Kentucky University