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Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 26
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 26
Investigation on personnel issues boils over
“This body approved an investigation for hiring practices at HR…and, then suddenly we hear that subpoenas went out in Tribal Council’s name,” said Painttown Rep. Tommye Saunooke.
Per-Cap loan program approved by Tribal Council
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can now take a loan, up to $500/month, against their per capita distribution to help with emergencies or to help makes ends meet within a household.
USDA designates Jackson County a disaster area due to drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Jackson County in North Carolina as primary natural disaster area due to losses caused by a recent drought.
Tribe receives $1.2 million in Ramah Settlement
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has joined hundreds of federally-recognized tribes across the country in receiving funds from a $940 million settlement in a class action lawsuit known as the Ramah Navajo Chapter Settlement.
Chief’s Monthly Report for October 2016
Over the course of the past month there have been many events and activities to help us all grow as a community and bind us all tighter as a family!
Cherokee veterans give input on National Memorial
American Indians have served in the U.S. military in every major conflict since the American Revolution.
Cherokee Senior Athletic Center project gets underway
Jody Taylor, an EBCI tribal elder from the Birdtown Community, had a vision, along with other seniors, to be able to practice certain sports for the Senior Games without having to leave town.
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