Today on the Qualla Boundary, commonly known as the Cherokee Indian Reservation, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians continue to honor and cultivate traditions which have guided and supported their culture for a thousand years. Balancing the modern world with these ancient traditions, the Cherokee welcome millions of visitors each year while stewarding the delicate mountain landscape that is their ancestral home. They educate their youth to participate fully in the global economy while passing on the Cherokee language and culture.