A formal Native American Working Group has been created with various national leaders to collaborate on culture, history, education, outreach and recognition. Their guidance and advice on our relationship, interaction, and communication with Native American tribes and leaders has been invaluable to our organization.
Atlanta Braves and the Native American Community
The Atlanta Braves honor, respect, and value the Native American community. The culture and history of Native Americans have a monumental impact not just on the Atlanta Braves, but our state, region, and the entire country.
For almost 20 years, the Braves organization has built an active and supportive relationship with Native American leaders and communities. This relationship, in fact, has evolved into true partnerships, with ongoing and frequent interaction, dialogue, and meetings. These relationships have provided the Braves with the unmatched insight only our Native American partners can provide through active listening and learning.
Our organization and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns, and a formal Working Group of various nationwide leaders are collaborating on important Native American matters. As a result, the Braves have created an ongoing awareness and support campaign of Native Americans and their culture and history.
We are committed to:
- Teaching our fans on the enduring vibrancy, historical, contemporary relevance, and ongoing contribution of our Native American brothers and sisters.
- Using the power and voice of the Braves’ brand and resources, we are showcasing all aspects of the Native American culture to our fans, players, employees, and the general public.
- Building and activating programs and initiatives around baseball, softball and stickball.
- Supporting educational and professional opportunities for Native Americans.
The Atlanta Braves and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians established their long-lasting partnership in 2000. As part of that relationship, the Atlanta Braves have partnered with the EBCI’s Atlanta Braves Cultural Committee on programs and events designed to educate and showcase their culture to our fans, as well as provide support to key EBCI initiatives.
We collaborate closely with the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns to help protect Native American history and support economic development efforts within the Georgian Indian communities.