Note: Following is the agenda for the Tri-Council Meeting between leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians set for Friday, July 13 at 9am at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center in Cherokee.
Opening Remarks – Shawn Crowe
Presentation of Colors
Invocation – Alfred Welch
Cherokee National Anthem
Morning Song
Introductions & Recognition – Shawn Crowe
- I. Call to Order – Chairman Jim Owle, EBCI
- II. Roll Call – EBCI, CN, UKB
- III. Orders of the Day
- IV. Continuation of Agenda
Item No. 1 – Resolution to Adopt Tri-Council Rules & Procedures – submitted by Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Item No. 2 – Resolution Opposing Fabricated Cherokee “Tribes” and “Indians” – submitted by Council Representative Perry Shell, EBCI
Item No. 3 – Resolution of Support – Tribal Amendments in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, Senate Bill 1925 – submitted by Council Representative Terri Henry, EBCI
Item No. 4 – Resolution Authorizing the Incorporation of the Cherokee Syllabary in the Library of Congress Romanization Tables for Increased Accessibility of Archival Holdings of Cherokee History and Language Materials – submitted by Cherokee Nation
Item No. 5 – Resolution to Establish Equality Amongst Three Federally-Recognized Cherokee Tribes – submitted by Principal Chief Wickliffe, UKB
Item No. 6 – Resolution to Approve Efforts in Retaining Language, Traditions, and Values of Cherokee People – submitted by Principal Chief Wickliffe, UKB
Item No. 7 – Resolution to Approve Consortium Method to Combat Certain Diseases Affecting Cherokee Tribal Membership – submitted by Principal Chief Wickliffe, UKB
Request for Time – Mary Ann Thompson, EBCI – Intellectual Property Rights (Item No. 8)
Request for Time – Trail of Tears Association – Councilor Jack Baker, CN
Request for Time – “Emissaries of Peace – 1762-2012” – Councilor Jack Baker, CN
V. Reports & Closing Comments
VI. Scheduling of next Tri-Council Meeting
VII. Adjournment by Chairman Jim Owle, EBCI
