Cherokee Language classes

Thursday nights from April 4 – May 9 from 6-8pm at the Utugi Church.  Beginner and advanced Cherokee Language classes will be held for the four weeks.  Info: Mary Brown (828) 479-7432, 735-4253 or Shirley Oswalt (828) 479-8375, 735-9098

N.C. State University Pow Wow

April 6 at the Carmichael Gym on the N.C. State campus in Raleigh.  EBCI tribal members Josh Trejo and Dakota Brown are the head dancers.  Host Northern: Blue Moon, Host Southern: Southern Sun; Invited Drums: Thundervoice, Southern Eagle.  Info:  (919) 513-3480,...

Admin. leave for Tribe tomorrow at 12pm

Vice Chief Larry Blythe has granted administrative leave for tribal employees, subject to supervisor approval, for Thursday, March 28 at 12pm.  All tribal offices are scheduled to be closed for the Good Friday holiday on Friday, March 29 as well.

Medicare information for EBCI tribal members

What is Medicare Part A & B? (you know that red, white and blue card) Medicare is a federal health insurance program  for people 65 and older. Medicare is: Hospital Insurance (Part A) This part helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility...

Book signing scheduled for Thursday is canceled

A book signing event scheduled for Thursday, March 28 at 10am at the Qualla Boundary Public Library has been canceled.  The event was a signing for the 7th Annual Cherokee Children’s Book Project Elder Turtle.  The event will be rescheduled at a later date....