For a sacred site with thousands of years of history, a mere 30 years doesn’t seem like much, but an upcoming anniversary is very important to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).  This year’s annual Kituwah Celebration, set for Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will mark the 30th anniversary since Kituwah – the Mother Town of the Cherokee – came back under the control of the Cherokee people. 

The people who glorify the skies with fireworks displays, through their service and talent, exemplify humility for us.

It doesn’t take a lot to create unity.  Take a gullible group of people who want something and provide them with a person or organization that promises better outcomes and will fulfill that want, and you have yourself a unified group.

Pastors, ministers, teachers, and musicians can get lost in their desire to serve the Lord and begin to serve themselves. Maybe you’ve met some. Perhaps you have fallen into Satan’s snare of pride. We are going to define how easy it is to happen and what is needed to escape the sin of hubris.

On March 2, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) had a work session on Beloved recognition. Some in the community had concerns about the process of lifting tribal members to be considered for the bestowing of the title of Beloved on tribal members.

I keep finding that I am more frustrated lately with little things. I get mad and annoyed so much easier and by the end of the day I am so tired I just feel defeated. I didn’t used to be like this. What is happening?

Our sins are before us, but our past is behind us. Many of us need to remind ourselves of these truths.

Dr. Carmaleta Littlejohn Monteith, Beloved Woman of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Elawodi (Yellowhill), is a force to be reckoned with. Her boundless energy, along with the passion and love she has for her people, combine to make her unstoppable.