Following are platforms for candidates in June’s Primary Election for Tribal Council and several School Board seats. The platforms are being run, free of charge, as a service to the EBCI voters. Each platform is ran as it was submitted by the candidate. There were no platforms submitted by Birdtown Tribal Council candidates....
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The Asheville Art Museum has received a grant to continue collecting and archiving contemporary Cherokee art. The Museum currently has 25 works from Cherokee artisans including baskets, carvings and ceramics.
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The Cherokee High School Class of 2013 will graduate on Saturday, May 25 at 10am at Ray Kinsland Stadium. If raining, the ceremony will move inside to the Charles George Arena.
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Seniors Ashley Bottchenbaugh Callie Phillips Elle Bradley Angel Squirrel Deija Burgess Ashlee Smith Francisco Javier Brianna Smith Phillip Lambert Gabriella Amanda Thompson Gerald Mahan Dorian Walkingstick Alexis Maney Logan Woodard Juniors Kayla Bradley Avery Mintz Justin Buchanan Monique Paul Tagan Crowe Christopher Queen Jessica Lambert Priscilla Squirrel Jalon...
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The NAIWA Cherokee Chapter hosted the annual Strawberry Festival at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18.
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The 9th Annual Elder's Walk was held on Friday, May 16.
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Paint-stained pants, saw-dust covered shoes, and sweaty clothes were the norm for volunteers at the ninth annual Cherokee Day of Caring on Thursday, May 16.
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Tribal Council Results – May 2
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Budget Council Results – May 1
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Constance Owl is a busy, talented girl. The EBCI tribal member from Marble has won two high-profile writing contests recently.
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Earlier this year, the United States Congress amended two laws to help assist some unmet needs for Indian Country. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Stafford Act were amended to broaden their abilities to address Native needs.
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NIAGARA FALL, NY – United South and Eastern Tribes, Incorporated is creating an honor, which will be awarded annually, for lifetime achievement and service to the organization and Indian Country. USET’s goal is to recognize not only outstanding achievements by an individual within their Tribe, but to honor leadership and advocacy to fellow Indian...
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NIAGARA FALLS, NY – United South and Eastern Tribes, Incorporated’s (USET) 2013 Semi-Annual Meeting is underway. Four days of meetings and activities are taking place at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel from May 14-17. Leaders from USET’s 26 member Tribal Nations that comprise the Board of Directors and committees will be receiving updates...
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Yona Wade and Hillary Smith are currently training to embark on the Remember the Removal Ride from New Echota, Ga. to Tahlequah, Okla. this June. Wade and Smith will take the place of Gerri Grady and Dakota Brown who are not able to make the ride. “I am truly grateful to represent the Eastern...
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NIAGARA FALLS, NY – The U.S. Department of Education (ED) held a Tribal Consultation and Listening Session on Monday, May 13 leading up to the United South and Eastern Tribes, Incorporated (USET) Semi-Annual meeting. The meeting helped provide an overview of American Indian Education in the USET region and included comments from Tribal leadership...
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Following is the list of winners in the Tribal Council Student Awards Program that was held on Tuesday, May 7 in the Tribal Council Chambers: New Kituwah Academy Dewi Ismael Matamoros, Selu Marilyn Swayney, Ganolegi Breydan Ensley, Ewi Eva Welch, Priest Littlejohn, Tsini Andi McCoy, Noquisi Haley Smith, Iwodi Praire Toineeta, Kieaira Ensley,...
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NOTE: This list of candidates, submitted by the EBCI Board of Elections, is how the names will appear on the ballot in the June Primary Election. Tribal Council Birdtown 1 – Terri Lee Taylor 2 – Gene “Tunney” Crowe Jr. 3 – Jim Owle 4 – Solomon Slick Saunooke 5 – Albert Rose Big...
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