Community News
This Week’s Flowerbed Project: The Welch Family, THIP/EBCI Communications
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has instituted a flowerbed project as part of the Tribal Health Improvement Plan (THIP).
Something to smile about: Tribal Orthodontics Program holds grand opening
Children of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) receiving orthodontic services will no longer have to travel off of the Qualla Boundary to receive care. The Tribal Orthodontics Program office opened officially with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Monday, Nov. 9.
Special can design of Cherokee Water ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ to be sold at WCU game
A specially-designed can of Cherokee Water ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ will be sold at Western Carolina University’s (WCU) EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Appreciation Day on Saturday, Nov. 7. The can, featuring WCU logos as well as the EBCI tribal seal, will be sold during the football game between WCU and Wofford at E.J. Whitmire Stadium in Cullowhee, N.C.
“Fear as a Teacher” exhibit on display at Museum of the Cherokee People
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger”. A new exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee People titled “Fear as a Teacher” examines this from a Cherokee perspective.
This Week’s Flowerbed Project: VOC, Water Quality/Fisheries & Wildlife
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has instituted a flowerbed project as part of the Tribal Health Improvement Plan (THIP). There are nine tribal programs and groups participating in the project.
Giving a chance: Mother Town Healing Program helping people return to community
The Mother Town Healing Program is helping members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in recovery get into the workforce and back into their community. Started in 2017, the program, which is under the EBCI TERO (Tribal Employment Rights Office), currently has 16 participants with a maximum capacity of 18.
PHHS Flowerbed Project beautifies Cherokee
Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has instituted a flowerbed project as part of the Tribal Health Improvement Plan (THIP). There are nine tribal programs and groups participating in the project.
Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation awards more than $6,000 in grants
The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation, a North Carolina Community Foundation affiliate, has awarded $6,630 in grants to three organizations supporting the local community.
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