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Physical inactivity a “global pandemic”
Physical inactivity is a global pandemic according to a researcher at the University of Texas School of Public Health.
2012 Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibits information
Theme: Timeless Traditions & Culture Exhibit entries for the fair will be accepted Friday, Sept.28 from 8am – 8 pm at the Exhibit Hall. Fresh items: Entries for Baked Goods will be accepted on Monday, Oct. 1, from 8am -1 pm. Wildflowers and Garden Flower...
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Aug. 23
CLUB SCHEDULE: Thursday, August 23 – Club Board of Directors Election Thursday, August 23 – Sequoyah Classic Golf Tournament Friday, August 24 – Sequoyah Classic Golf Tournament Friday, August 31 – School Furlough Day CONGRATULATIONS VARSITY BRAVES!...
Senior Citizens Fuel Program taking applications starting Sept. 5
The Cherokee Senior Citizens Program will be taking fuel applications starting Wednesday, Sept. 5. Must be 59½ Must be an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Must live in the five (5) counties service area: Swain, Jackson, Cherokee, Graham and...
Tribal member attends first-ever CNAFR meeting
The USDA Council for Native American Farming and Ranching (CNAFR) held its first ever meeting at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC on Tuesday, Aug. 14 and Mary Thompson, EBCI tribal member, CNAFR member, was in attendance.
Live table games start at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Live table games have now come to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. The first hands of blackjack were dealt during a special event for high rollers held on Wednesday, Aug. 15.
Birdtown man suffers neck laceration, investigation ongoing
Cherokee Indian Police Department officers were dispatched to Wagon Wheel Gap Rd. in the Birdtown Community on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at approximately 8:50pm. Officers dealt with two male subjects walking down the road that looked as though they had been in a fight, and...
BIA seeking comments on Buy Indian Act
The Buy Indian Act provides Indian Affairs with the authority to set-aside procurement contracts for qualified Indian-owned businesses. This proposed rule describes uniform administrative procedures that Indian Affairs will use in all of its locations to...
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