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EBCI selects Remember the Removal Riders for 2019 event
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2019 Remember the Removal ride. Ten tribal members will join riders from the Cherokee Nation as they retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears on a 950-mile bike journey.
Acclaimed Cherokee artist passes away at 61
Shan Goshorn, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who was currently living in Tulsa, Okla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the age of 61. She was known worldwide for her unique take on traditional Cherokee basketry frequently utilizing photographs and images to make her splints.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards 16 fall cycle grants
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 16 grants for fall 2018 for a total of more than $2.5 million.
Blythe to speak at WCU commencement
Driver Blythe, an EBCI tribal member, will make history as he delivers the commencement speech at an upcoming Western Carolina University graduation
How Amanda Crowe became a Google Doodle
The world learned of a master woodcarver as they fired up Google on the morning of Friday, Nov. 9. The late Amanda Crowe (1928-2004), famed Eastern Band Cherokee wood carver, was featured as the Google Doodle for that day.
Cherokee Performing Arts to present “Braves on Broadway”
The Cherokee Performing Arts Program, formerly the Cherokee Musical Theatre, is presenting a night full of song, dance, acting, and more as “Braves on Broadway” will take the stage next month.
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks
Big Y Community named a Community of Promise; other tribal communities honored
The WNC Honors Awards is built on a 69-year-old tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas and grassroots solutions. The culmination of this year’s program occurred at a luncheon held in Asheville on Saturday, Nov. 3 with 240 community leaders from 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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