UPCOMING WEBINAR
ᏚᏘᏱ (Snowbird) Histories: Advancing the Digital Future of the Junaluska Museum
January 14, 2026 • 1 pm ET
The Junaluska Museum has embarked on an ambitious journey to share its rich collection of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians history, language, and culture with the world.
While the Museum awaits a physical space, work is already underway to build a repository that preserves and showcases both physical and digital assets while fostering skill development within the community.
Their team has risen to every challenge: adopting a digital asset management system (DAMS) to modernize collections and building an online gallery that brings Junaluska and the Snowbird Communities' stories to life.
Hosted by Terentia, this session will give insights into:
- Using a DAMS to organize, preserve, and share cultural material
- Enlivening heritage via media assets, 3D digitization, and personal narratives
- Leveraging training and skill development for artifact care, curation, and digital storytelling
Discover how the Junaluska Museum is building a foundation for the future—and find inspiration for your own digital projects.
Speakers
Angelina Jumper
Cultural Resources Supervisor
Junaluska Museum
Angelina Jumper is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee and currently serves as the Cultural Resources Supervisor for the tribe.
In her role at the Junaluska Museum, she is responsible for managing archival inventories, conducting research on Cherokee resistance, and contributing to the design development of the museum's upcoming expansion.
Angelina began her academic journey at Georgia State University before pursuing a graduate program in Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University. She is deeply passionate about preserving and sharing the rich culture and history of the Cherokee people in Western North Carolina.
Angelina resides in the Snowbird Community with her Boston Terrier, Gene.
Kayleen Cree Rockwood
Cultural Coordinator
Junaluska Museum
Kayleen Rockwood is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and serves as the Cultural Coordinator at The Junaluska Museum, located in Robbinsville, North Carolina.
Kayleen earned her bachelor's degree in Anthropology with a minor in Cherokee Studies from Western Carolina University.
At the museum, Kayleen leads cultural programming, educational outreach, and community engagement initiatives that honor the legacy of Junaluska and perpetuate the rich culture of the Snowbird Community and its people.