Nov. 24—The Atlanta Braves, amid renewed criticism of their use of Native American branding, will host an inaugural "Cherokee Traditions" event at Truist Park on Saturday.
Joined by representatives of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the event will feature storytelling, dance performances and an appearance by Principal Chief Richard Sneed.
Truist Park's field will also play host to a game of stickball, a traditional Native American game, similar to lacrosse, with two goal posts at either end of a field. Players use wooden sticks with a scoop on the end to pick up a leather ball and advance it down the field.