Hyatt wins Miss Cherokee title

by | Oct 2, 2011 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

By  SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF                   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has a new ambassador.  Kristina Hyatt won the 2011 Miss Cherokee title at the annual pageant held at the Cherokee Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 1. ...

Tribal Council Results – Sept. 28

by | Sep 30, 2011 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

                Protest Hearing – Protest of Res. No. 743 (11) re: the assignment of a life estate to James Toineeta, surviving spouse of Ruby Lee Regan Toineeta (d) submitted by Samuel Walkingstick and Omer Buchanan, Jr. – Withdrawn                 Tabled Res. No. 39...

EBCI to hold Inauguration

by | Sep 28, 2011 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF                   Webster’s dictionary defines the word ‘inauguration’ as “marking a beginning”.  The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will hold an inauguration on Monday, Oct. 3 at 10am in the Council Fire Ballroom at Harrah’s...

Winners from Southeast Tribes Festival

by | Sep 27, 2011 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

     At the Southeast Tribes Festival, enrolled tribal members from the original southeastern tribes competed for cash prizes in the Art Show, Blowgun Contest, and Marbles Tournament. Runners competed for the glory.  “Thanks to Yona Wade and judges, Sonny Ledford, Rob...