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TERO Training Center Report

by admin | Apr 19, 2024 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) instructors have been providing classroom training during the first quarter of 2024 on various topics to help our Tribal members develop the skills needed to enter the workforce.

Buttermilk Farms Antiques & Auction holds ribbon cutting

by admin | Apr 17, 2024 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

On the morning of Friday, April 12, Buttermilk Farms Antiques & Auction, owned by Susan Dixon Leading Fox, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), held a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration for their new location in the Valley Village Shopping Center of Bryson City,

Oconaluftee Indian Village prepares to open for 2024 season

by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | A&E, COMMUNITY sgadugi

The Oconaluftee Indian Village will open on Tuesday, April 16, for their 2024 season, which will last until Nov. 2.

EBCI members present on mask making at Western Carolina University

by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | A&E, COMMUNITY sgadugi

On the evening of Thursday, April 11, two Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) members, Davy Arch and Driver Blythe, gave a presentation on the history of Cherokee mask making at the Mountain Heritage Center at Tali Tsisgwayahi (Two Sparrows Place) on the campus of Western Carolina University (WCU).

Museum and Qualla Boundary MMIW partner for Archiving Event

by admin | Apr 12, 2024 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

Qualla Boundary MMIW, in partnership with Museum of the Cherokee People, announces a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Archiving Event taking place May 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 .p.m in the Multipurpose Room of the Museum.

EBCI models walk in Native Fashion in the City Fashion Show

by admin | Apr 4, 2024 | A&E, COMMUNITY sgadugi

Eight Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) models walked in the 10-year anniversary fashion show of Native Fashion in the City (NFITC) in Denver, Colo. on March 14 and 15. NFITC a modeling and fashion organization for Native American First Nations designers and models.