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OJCCCC in the process of reaffirming its accreditation
Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center is currently in the process of reaffirming its accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Oconaluftee has enjoyed twenty five years of continued accreditation. The mission of the...
Week of the Young Child event flyer
CYC Torch Club cleans Island
Cherokee Youth Center Torch club members decided to participate in a trash pick-up so that the Island would be clean and environmental friendly to the wild life. On Wednesday, April 25, Torch Club members completed a successful trash pick-up at Island.
Educators from Cherokee Elementary go back to school
Twenty-four educators from Cherokee Elementary School recently went back to school themselves for instruction on the Common Core State Standards at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in Cullowhee.
Tribal Council gives annual Student Awards
The following students, all EBCI tribal members, were honored during the annual Tribal Council Student Awards Program in the Council Chambers on Friday, April 20: New Kituwah Academy Kindergarten Merit: Roxi Bark, Mato Grant Best All Around: Eva Welch...
4H Youth & Families with Promise program starting in Cherokee
4H Youth & Families with Promise (YFP) is a developing program for youth with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Youth & Families with Promise is part of the 4-H National Mentoring Program implemented by North Carolina A&T State University. ...
Cherokee BabyFACE group learns about Cherokee Tan Pumpkin
The Cherokee BabyFACE group enjoyed a visit from Sarah McClellan-Welch and Kevin Welch from the EBCI Cooperative Extension office on Thursday, April 19.
Crowe wins Healing and Wellness Coalition Youth Essay Contest
The Healing and Wellness Coalition announced last week that Keanu Crowe, and EBCI tribal member, has won the first prize for the youth essay contest. The grand prize is an all expense paid trip on The Cherokee Journey to Forgiveness and Healing coming up on May 18.
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