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Tribal leaders meet with President
WASHINGTON – President Obama and thirteen members of his Cabinet joined over 300 tribal leaders at the fifth annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. Through speeches and listening sessions, the Administration highlighted the improving partnership with tribal...
Gov. McCrory proclaims November as American Indian Heritage Month
Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation on Wednesday, Nov. 13 designating November 2013 as American Indian Heritage Month. State appointed and elected officials were on hand for the signing along with tribal representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee...
Three arrests in Cherokee drug bust
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Nov. 7, the Swain County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee Indian Police, BIA and DEA Drug Enforcement Unit arrested three individuals from the Charlotte area for drug trafficking and related charges. These arrests were made at the intersection of 441 Bypass and Whitewater Drive near Hungry Bear.
Ella Bird named EBCI Beloved Woman
EBCI tribal elder Ellen Wachacha Bird was given the title of Beloved Woman of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during the regular Tribal Council session on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Nov. 14
CLUB SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Nov. 13 – Board Resolution Deadline – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Health Screen – 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Club Lobby Wednesday, Nov. 20 – Board of Directors Meeting – 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 – Safety Committee Meeting – 11:30 a.m....
Cherokee honors veterans on 75th Anniversary
President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919 as Armistice Day honoring and recognizing the victory in Europe during World War I. Almost 19 years later, on May 13, 1938, Congress passed an Act making Nov. 11 each year a legal holiday that would be known as Armistice Day, aka Veteran’s Day.
President declares disaster for South Dakota tribes, counties
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of South Dakota to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe...
Harrah’s Cherokee donates potatoes
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort employees harvested 3,775 pounds of potatoes to donate to those in need in Western North Carolina. The garden, located at Kituwah Fields, was maintained throughout the summer by employees volunteering with Harrah's Employees Reaching...
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