Elvia Walkingstick, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Elawodi (Yellowhill), is a passionate Cherokee language learner, community member, and artist.  She approaches everything she does with a zeal and strength to make sure a Cherokee voice is included.

Whether it be in the middle of a summer heat wave or a winter ice storm, you can almost bet hard, cash money that you will find some dedicated runners and joggers, risking life and limb, or at least pneumonia or heat stroke, running down your street or country road.

The warning light urges you to act and become active in trying to find out what is wrong.

I am dumbfounded by some of the warnings and recommendations that are coming from authorities and social services groups these days. One advisory had to do with preventative measures for leaving a child in the backseat of a vehicle.

Critical decision-making instruction is lacking in our basic educational systems. Many organizations teach about Critical Thinking, but few teach students how to think critically about anything.

This is my Council Report for January. I hope everyone has had a safe and productive start to the new year. As always, my report follows the standard format below.

Beau Carroll is a true educator who is passionate about his Cherokee culture and heritage.  A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Carroll is the lead archaeologist with the EBCI’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office.

“A flag or emblem formally used to show the central or rallying point of an army in battle,”