Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a project to repave 6.1 miles of Newfound Gap Road will begin soon. This work is part of a multi-phased rehabilitation project started in 2007. The section to be resurfaced extends from Chimney’s Picnic Area south to an overlook approximately two miles south of the Alum...
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Newfound Gap paving to begin
EBCI Primary Election Candidate Platforms
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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Northern Red Oak Trees planted on Tribal Reserve
As a collaborative project between the Eastern Band of Cherokees and several other agencies, Northern Red Oak trees have been manually planted on the Tribal Reserve at the head of Jenkins Creek.
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Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of May 23
CLUB SCHEDULE Tuesday, May 21 – Health Screen – 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Club Lobby Friday, May 24 – CHS Baccalaureate Service – 6:00 p.m. – Cultural Arts Center Saturday, May 25 – CHS Graduation – 10a.m. – Football field Thursday, May 30 – CHS Last Day of School – Early Release...
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NAIWA hosts Strawberry Festival
The NAIWA Cherokee Chapter hosted the annual Strawberry Festival at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18.
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9th Annual Elder’s Walk held
The 9th Annual Elder's Walk was held on Friday, May 16.
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Over 200 volunteer for Cherokee Day of Caring
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
Tribal Council Results – May 2
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Budget Council Results – May 1
Budget Council Results – May 1
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Little reappointed as Associate Commissioner at NIGC
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced on Thursday, May 16 Daniel Little’s reappointment as Associate Commissioner at the National Indian Gaming Commission. Commissioner Little was first appointed by former Secretary Ken Salazar in February 2010; his reappointment is through April 2016.
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USET members discuss VAWA, Stafford Acts
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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Tunica-Biloxi chairman wins USET Lifetime Achievement Award
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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USET Semi-Annual Meeting underway in New York
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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Two new Remember the Removal riders
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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Jackson helps Leadership Programs grow future EBCI Leaders
When Kevin Jackson received his Master’s Degree in Human Environmental Science from the University of Alabama a week ago, he capped off years of simultaneously being a student, a full-time employee in the EBCI Information Technology (IT) department, and mentor and coach to young people who want to learn more about their Cherokee cultural...
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Dept. of Education holds Tribal Consultation at USET
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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Myers featured in The Magazine of Western Carolina University
Paxton Myers, an EBCI Tribal member, was recognized in The Magazine ofWestern Carolina University in its Spring 2013 issue as a top Native American young professional for his recent achievements. In September 2012, he was chosen by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development as one of the top Native American professionals under...
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