With all the great educationally enriching opportunities available, Space Camp may be one of the most interesting. Established in 1982, this program couples classroom instruction with hands-on activities and teaches teamwork, decision-making, and...

Swain County High School and Swain County Middle School celebrated Native American heritage and culture this month by having school assemblies at Swain County Center for the Arts. The three assemblies featured EBCI tribal member Eddie Swimmer performing Native American hoop dancing, playing the flute and sharing stories that tear down the stereotypes Hollywood has created about Native Americans.

How fortunate are we, the students of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, to have the benefit of our Minor’s Fund along with the funding and incentive support provided by our Higher Education Office. These funds have the ability, if responsibly planned for, to...