by admin | Dec 17, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina announced recently two grants totaling $1,600 for Swain County High School from the Learning Links grant program, which provide local teachers with funding for activities designed to make required coursework...
by admin | Dec 14, 2018 | A&E, COMMUNITY sgadugi
River Kane, an emerging rock band based out of Cherokee, is hosting their inaugural Christmas Toy Drive benefiting Cherokee Youth at their upcoming concert on Friday, Dec. 21 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. “Music brings people together,” said Kyle Chappa,...
by admin | Dec 14, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Front Page
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2019 Remember the Removal ride. Ten tribal members will join riders from the Cherokee Nation as they retrace the northern route of the...
by admin | Dec 10, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Front Page
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Shan Goshorn, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who was currently living in Tulsa, Okla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the age of 61. She was known worldwide for her unique take on traditional...
by admin | Nov 30, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 16 grants for fall 2018 for a total of more than $2.5 million. Grants were awarded to partners that meet the Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian...
by admin | Nov 27, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Driver Blythe, an EBCI tribal member, will make history as he delivers the commencement speech at an upcoming Western Carolina University graduation. He will be the first American Indian student to ever deliver a...