by admin | Jul 10, 2020 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF In lieu of meeting in-person for the first time in July, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education decided to hold an email poll to vote on 17 resolutions. There were two of these polls. The first contained...
by admin | Jul 9, 2020 | Front Page, Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) identified a Qualla Boundary resident on Thursday, July 9 who tested positive for COVID-19. The resident is currently isolated in their...
by admin | Jul 9, 2020 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF One of the most vocal and involved members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is Becky Walker – who, for years has attended Tribal Council meetings offering her thoughts, insight, and suggestions on...
by admin | Jul 7, 2020 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF A feasibility study for a potential Cherokee meat production facility was approved Tuesday, July 7 at the regular session of Budget Council. The resolution was submitted by Painttown Rep. Dike Sneed and after a few...
by admin | Jul 7, 2020 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF The Kituwah LLC has been granted a portion of land to place model homes for viewing in Cherokee. Earlier this year, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ economic development entity purchased the Cardinal Homes,...
by admin | Jul 7, 2020 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF The shutdown of Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos in the spring due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has put the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in a budgetary strain. The FY21 EBCI Budget, submitted by...