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Park announces extensive vista clearing project
Whenever the National Park Service has surveyed visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park about their planned activities while in the Park, the number one response has always been "viewing scenery - scenic views." Over the years the number and quality of...
Park officials confirm white-nose syndrome in bats
Biologists at Great Smoky Mountains National Park have confirmed that both a tricolored and a little brown bat found in a park cave tested positive for white-nose syndrome (WNS).
Department of Defense awards Cherokee Nation Businesses $100M contract
Cherokee Nation Businesses announced on Wednesday, March 21 the receipt of two Department of Defense contracts totaling more than $100 million, including the largest federal contract ever awarded to the tribe.
Indian Affairs Committee holds legislative hearings on land and tribal membership bills
U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, held a legislative hearing on Thursday, March 22 to examine two bills pending before the Committee.
Harrah’s Cherokee awards $25K to NCCAT
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel recently awarded $25,000 to the Development Foundation of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Inc. to conduct professional development seminars specifically designed by Dr. Deb Teitelbaum, NCCAT fellow, for educators from Cherokee Elementary School in Cherokee.
Cherokee Central Schools names acting Superintendent
Cherokee Central Schools has named long-time educator Mike Rogers as the acting Superintendent. Rogers has previously served as principal of both Cherokee Elementary School and Cherokee Middle School.
CPF announces 24 new grants totaling $1.8M
Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPFdn) announced on Wednesday, March 21 it has awarded 24 new grants totaling $1.8 million that support cultural preservation, economic development, job creation and environmental preservation. They include: A grant to the...
Wilson selected to Circle of Leadership Academy
Juanita Wilson, Southwestern Community College’s program director for The Right Path (“Du-yu tv-i) Adult Leadership Program, has been selected to the national Circle of Leadership Academy. Native Americans in Philanthropy and the Center for Leadership...
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