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...
by admin | Jul 5, 2020 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF A notice in the Daily Republican newspaper, in Winona, Minn., on Sept. 24, 1863 reads, “The state reward for dead Indians has been increased to $200 for every red-skin sent to Purgatory. This sum is more than...
