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.

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.

Joel Queen, resigned his position as executive director of the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA) following a meeting last month.

Tourists and Cherokee all joined together at the old Stecoah School, now their Art Center, on Friday, Aug. 6 for a special event known as Cherokee Days.

Budget Council Results from Tuesday, Aug. 3

Due to gaming forecasts that didn’t pan out, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is experiencing a $9 million budget shortfall for the remainder of FY2010.

Volkswagen devotees make their way to Cherokee, Aug. 13 – 15 for the second annual VW Show at the Cherokee Event Center on Aquoni Road.

Tribal Council Agenda – Aug. 13