Community News
Carving the past into the future: Museum readies mask exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has a new cultural exhibit ready for patrons once it re-opens its doors following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you from the Pheasant family
Phillip would like to express his deep appreciation to everyone that sent prayers, money, flowers, food, text or called, and to all Val’s biker friends and family that participated in escorting her to her final resting place. The entire family was thankful for...
Folkmoot International Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
The 37th annual Folkmoot International Festival, scheduled for July 18-26, has been cancelled, due to uncertainty created by the spread of COVID-19.
For Cherokee family in Alaska, isolation is nothing new
McGrath, Alaska, population 342, is home to the Welch family, three of whom are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and are completely accustomed to the social distancing and isolation that people in the mainland are experiencing now due to COVID-19.
‘Being prepared is key’: CCS feeding students despite elongated closure
When N.C. Governor Roy Cooper ordered the closure of all public schools on March 14, the first question on a lot of minds was, ‘what about families that rely on school lunch?’
Cherokee Choices providing online exercise programs during quarantine
With families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) quarantining themselves to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), an EBCI tribal program is helping provide some exercise time.
Cherokee culture at forefront as families homeschool
As families navigate the new landscape of home schooling their children, many Cherokee families are incorporating aspects of the culture into their curriculum.
THANK YOU LETTER: Thanks to Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would like to thank the Yogi Crowe Scholarship committee for their continued support.
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