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FCC establishes Native Office
In order to develop and advance an agenda aimed at bringing the benefits of a modern communications infrastructure to all Native communities, the Federal Communications Commission has established an Office of Native Affairs and Policy.
Three Country Stars, One Great Cause
Three of country music’s fastest rising stars-Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Thompson and Lee Brice-are performing at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Thursday, Aug. 26, to raise funds for the Development Foundation of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Inc. (NCCAT).
New Letterpress arrives at OICA
The keystone of the printmaking program, a Challenge Proof Press, arrived at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries (late July)
Cherokee Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for July 21, 27, 28, and 30
Trout Derby draws over 2,000
The annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby was held on the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee on Saturday, Aug. 7.
PETA Billboards target Cherokee Bear Parks
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is after the Cherokee bear exhibits again, and this time they’re taking their message to the highway.
Myers joins NIGC Staff
National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) Chairwoman Tracie Stevens announced the selection of Paxton Myers, an EBCI tribal member, as the Commission’s Chief of Staff on Monday, Aug. 9.
Queen resigns from OICA
Joel Queen, resigned his position as executive director of the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA) following a meeting last month.
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