Community News
Tooni nominated for NAMMY Flutist of the Year
Matt Tooni, an EBCI tribal member, has been nominated for a Native American Music Award (NAMMY).
Jacobs selected to AISES Board of Directors
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) announced the appointment of six new members of its Board of Directors recently, as well as the full slate of board members for 2017-2020. Joining the AISES Board of Directors are Grace Bulltail, Kristina Halona, Shaun Tsabetsaye, Adrienne Laverdure, Barney Enos, and Alicia Jacobs.
Autumn leaves must fall, but not before being a WNC tourism draw
It’s September in the hills when Western Carolina University’s fall foliage forecaster Beverly Collins attempts to quantify the quality of the annual color show in Western North Carolina through a scientific-based prediction. And, Collins is anticipating a good display across the mountains this year.
Park staff and neighbors to celebrate Fall Harvest at the Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16.
Yellowhill Community Club sponsoring dance lessons and dances
Dance is just one of the programs being developed in Yellowhill to build relationships, respect for others, and many social skills, while enjoying the art of dance.
Cherokee Indian Hospital names new public relations officer
Cherokee Indian Hospital has named Sheyahshe Littledave as their new public relations officer.
Cherokee, Swain school systems sign partnership with Job Corps
As the result of a partnership signed on Wednesday, Aug. 30 between officials from Cherokee Central Schools and Swain County Schools with the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC), students at those schools will be able to co-enroll providing better opportunities all around.
Madison Whitekiller named 2017-18 Miss Cherokee (Nation)
Eighteen-year-old Madison Whitekiller, a Northeastern State University student and former Junior Miss Cherokee from Verdigris, is the 2017-18 Miss Cherokee (Nation).
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