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Attorney General to draft a “Cultural Protection Ordinance”
The subject of rights of tribal members to use culturally sensitive words and imagery for business and product brands was debated during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, April 5.
Weighted vote issue debated in Tribal Council
The issue of the weighted vote, a system where each individual Tribal Council representative’s voting power is based on the population of their said community, came up again in this month’s regular session on Thursday, April 5.
Tribe establishes Beloved Woman Committee, wall of honor
Kimberly Smith, an EBCI tribal member, has studied the history of Beloved Women of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians since elementary school.
Cherokee Central Schools officials discuss school safety
School shootings and events affecting the safety and well-being of students across the country have become all-too-familiar these days. Officials at Cherokee Central Schools are well aware of these events and the threats affecting students nationwide.
Local bail bondsman pleads guilty to forced labor
Phillip S. Armachain Sr., 50, an EBCI tribal member, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of forced labor.
What to know about the ‘Gathering Rule’ – EBCI members gathering sochan in the park… next year
To be clear for the public, it is still illegal for EBCI tribal members to enter the GSMNP to gather plants or plant parts at this time.
Community members presenting draft Constitution for review
After discussing the possibility of a Constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at a community meeting in the Yellowhill Community in April 2017, a group started meeting to draft one.
Tribe added to Southwestern Commission
A group consisting of governmental entities and leaders from the seven westernmost counties in North Carolina now includes the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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