S10E4: The Life of an Appalachian Cherokee w/ Warren Dupree

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Warren Dupree, a Cherokee Tribal elder and veteran, discussing his life and leadership in Appalachian tribal land.

On this week's episode of The Mountain Spirit, we're honored to welcome Warren Dupree, a Cherokee Tribal elder whose life and leadership are deeply rooted in Appalachian tribal land in Cherokee, North Carolina. A veteran whose service spans from Vietnam to Desert Storm, he now serves as Commander of the American Legion in Cherokee, continuing a lifetime of commitment to community, country, and culture in the heart of Southern Appalachia. Tune in for a powerful conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more about the American Legion.

People in this episode

Host: Tina Bryson

Guest: Warren Dupree

Topics covered

• Appalachian culture
• Cherokee heritage
• veteran service
• community leadership
• Southern Appalachia

Keywords

• Cherokee
• Appalachian
• veteran
• American Legion
• community
• culture
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Legion

Places: Cherokee, North Carolina

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