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DOI names Indian Trust Administration and Reform Commissioners
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar named five prominent American Indians to a national commission on Thursday, Dec. 1 that will undertake a forward-looking, comprehensive evaluation of Interior’s trust management of nearly $4 billion in Native American trust funds.
DOI proposes leasing reform on Indian lands
The Department of Interior is proposing changes to its 50-year-old regulations regarding approval of leases on Indian lands. The Department says the old regulations are “antiquated” and a “one-size fits all” approach.
Tribe, State reach compact agreement
Table games may be on the way to Cherokee. Gov. Bev Perdue and Principal Chief Michell Hicks have come to an agreement on a new gaming compact between the State of North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal Council Results – Nov. 17
Tabled Res. No. 1 (11) – Tony Bernhisel requests $25,907.02 for damages to property in Wolfetown Community – Tabled Tabled Res. No. 8 (11) – Amendment to Christmas Check gift to include all handicapped members regardless of age limit – Withdrawn Tabled Ord. No. 9 (11)...
Important date for SSI recipients
If you are an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and you received a per capita check please read the following: The deadline for your per capita receipts to be turned in to the Franklin Social Security Office is Tuesday, Dec. 13. This...
Cherokee Boys Club Report – Dec. 1
CLUB SCHEDULE: Wednesday, December 7 – Club Staff Meeting – 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 14 – Resolution Deadline – 8:30 a.m. Monday, December 19 – Health Screen – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 19 – School Early Release – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 –...
Capitol Christmas Tree stops in Cherokee
The United States Capitol Christmas Tree visited Cherokee on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Learn more about Safelink Wireless
A Representative of Safelink Wireless will be at the EBCI Housing Office (554-6900), located at 756 Acquoni Road, on Monday, Dec. 5 from 9am -3pm. Safelink Wireless The federal "Lifeline" program was created during the Reagan Administration. Lifeline is a...
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