NOTE: The following is an unofficial list of candidates for the 2013 EBCI Tribal Election as provided by the EBCI Election Board.  The Board stated, “Spelling, punctuation as indicated by each candidate.  The Board does not determine candidate ballot name.  Burden of...

Ever think of ramps as a health food? A nutritional panel recently conducted revealed that ramps contain nearly as much Vitamin A as spinach, which aids in the health of the eye, and about the same amount of folate (or folic acid), which is important to decrease the risk of birth defects as well as aiding in heart and brain health

This is the criminal docket for the Cherokee Tribal Court for Wednesday, March 27.  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. Criminal Court Docket for...

Cherokee history is rich with stories and legends. This story is one I am compelled to share as a symbol of the Cherokee people’s strength, survival, endurance, and courage.

The Office of the Principal Chief announces two internship positions for the summer 2013.  These positions are open to any enrolled member of the Eastern Band who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level educational program.  The internship will...

In 1964, Garth David Berky was adopted by an unknown family and was immediately whisked away, never getting to know his birth family.  After 49 years, Berky arrived in Cherokee and was united with the Cucumber family, his birth family, for the first time. His birth...