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Beloved Man Chief Youngdeer passes away
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has lost a great leader, man, and servant. Beloved Man Robert S. Youngdeer, a former Principal Chief, passed away on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 20.
Tribal Court Docket for Oct. 25
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Principal Chief’s Report for Oct. 19
Shiyo! I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful fall weather and all the activities associated with this change in seasons. I have been very busy these past few weeks, but very much enjoy working for the Eastern Band this time of year.
USET elects new leaders during annual meeting
During the recent United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (USET SPF) annual meeting, hosted by the Seneca Nations of Indians in New York, the organization held officer elections.
ICWA decision brings push back from Tribe
The federal district court decision of Brackeen v. Zinke, which ruled that the Indian Child Welfare Act was unconstitutional, has prompted a response from Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed. He introduced and got passed a Tribal Council resolution to aggressively pursue means to defend the sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and all federally-recognized tribes.
Two fatalities in head-on collision
On Thursday, Oct. 18 at approximately 1:02pm, Cherokee Indian Police Department Officers were dispatched to a head-on collision in the area of US 19 and Macedonia Road.
“We’re Still Here”: Chamber singers make statement with N.C. Symphony
Tsalagi unatugwo (Cherokee is hope.)
Council representative seeks lower threshold for contracts
Currently, contracts with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians that are $50,000 or higher in value require approval of the Business Committee before the Principal Chief can execute the agreement.
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