There were over 6.3 million American Indian/Alaska Natives in the United States in 2011 according to a U.S. Census report released on Thursday, May 17.
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American Indian population grows to 6.3M
Extension Office seeking old photos
The staff at EBCI Cooperative Extension is already preparing for this year’s 100th Anniversary of the Cherokee Indian Fair. If anyone has old pictures of events or family at previous years at the fair, they would like to be able to make copies and implement them in the Extension part of the fair....
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Second photo identified…that was quick
Thanks for your quick response. The man was in the photo at left was identified as John Henry Lossiah, and the man in the photo below was identified as Sim Jessen. Both of these came from the UNC-Chapel Hill Collection.
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Peltier Walk for Human Rights comes to Cherokee
The walkers of the Leonard Peltier Walk for Human Rights came to town on Monday, May 10.
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Flourish Women’s Expo coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
CLYDE – To help Western North Carolina women grow in mind, body and spirit, MedWest Health System is presenting a wide variety of healthcare speakers at its 2ndAnnual Flourish Women’s Expo on Saturday, May 19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Events Center. And, through the generosity of the Haywood Regional Medical Center Foundation...
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Beadwork found, seeking owner
Connie Heald reported to the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual today that she found the beadwork shown in the photos at the end of October 2011. She is in town for this week and wants to return the beadwork to its owner. Info: Connie Heald (317) 412-5035 or Mnysmiles@aol.com
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Cherokee Right Path seeking nominations
The Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu Dv-i,” Adult Leadership Program (RP) is accepting nominations for participation in the 2012-2013 program. This 12-month leadership program is for EBCI tribal members to learn Cherokee history and culture, and to develop leadership competencies. Submit a one-page letter of nomination that describes your candidate. Candidates must be...
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Cherokee Boys Club Report – May 17
CLUB SCHEDULE: Tuesday, May 22 – Cherokee Central Schools Graduation Tuesday, May 22 – School Early Release – 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 23 – School Early Release – 11:45 a.m. (Last Day of School) Thursday, May 24 – Teacher Workday Friday, May 25 – School Furlough Day Tuesday, May 29 – Agelink Graduation –...
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Tribal Cannery hours and rules
The Tribal Cannery is open Monday – Thursday from 7:45am – 4:30pm by appointment only. Customers must bring their own jars, and the jars must be thoroughly washed and have lids and bands. The bands can be reused, but the lids must be new. Food must be washed and prepared. When preparing jams,...
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CPF celebrates 10 years at community celebration
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation has given grants totaling $58 million since it started in 2002. Ten years later, CPF is going strong and celebrated its grantees and mission at its annual Community Celebration held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Friday, May 11.
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Harrah’s HEROs plant garden at Kituwah
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotels’ HERO volunteers planted a garden at Kituwah Fields on Friday, April 27. Volunteers from various departments at Harrah’s Cherokee participated in the planting along with A.C. and Susie Honeycutt from Fields of Hope in Asheville and Cindy Threlkeld, Executive Director of Manna Food Bank. Kevin Welch and...
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Western North Carolina has highest radon rates in state
Radon may sound like a 1950s movie monster, but its presence in our homes should not be overlooked, especially here in the mountains.
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Reward offered for return of beaded crowns
A reward is being offered for the return of five beaded crowns taken from the home of Troy and Missy Crowe. The crowns include: Little Miss Indian Fair, Little Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee, Teen Miss Cherokee, and Miss Cherokee Fair. Please contact Troy Crowe 788-0919.
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Herbicide put on Nikwasi Mound
Town workers sprayed herbicde on Nikwasi Mound in the Town of Franklin leaving dead, brown grass. Many have asked why.
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CDOT has moved
CDOT has moved to 680 Acquoni Road (across from Qualla Housing) Main office number: 554-6530
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