NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council passes resolution recognizing March as Indigenous Languages Month
On the morning of Thursday, March 7, the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) passed Res. No. 131 (2024) recognizing March as Indigenous Languages Month, and March 27 as Indigenous Languages Day.
Council approves change to Town Hall law
Three days after the latest Town Hall of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Tribal Council approved legislation to change the tribal law regarding when the meetings are held. During its regular session on Thursday, March 7, Tribal Council unanimously approved Res. No. 137 (2024) that was submitted by EBCI Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley.
Tribe responds to Senators’ letter regarding cannabis operation
Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) sent a letter to various state and federal officials on Friday, March 1 regarding the cannabis operation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Secretary Bradley appointed to state medicine board
A tribal health official has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for the N.C. Institute of Medicine (NCIOM). Gov. Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Vickie Bradley, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the Secretary of the EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) division, on Friday, Jan. 7.
Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program presents Totsuwa: Winter Walk and Read
Every year, the Jones-Bowman fellows are tasked with the creation and execution of a group service project. The 2021-22 Jones-Bowman fellows are Nolan Arkansas, Juanita Paz-Chalacha, Zoie Lambert, Kevonna Tushka, Colby Taylor, and Levi West.
Jones-Bowman participant travels to Arizona
Levi West, a recipient of the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program, recently traveled to Arizona to attend his graduation ceremony.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Stuck in the middle…
Do we realize how scared those twelve men had to have been to have screamed out as they began to think they were seeing a ghost near them walking on the water? Those who were fishermen knew they’d never seen a man walking on the water like they saw one out in the middle of the water, in the rough sea, or at least thought they were seeing one. All of them had cried out in fear.
COMMENTARY: Is exclusion serious?
The ability to banish or exclude people from our lands “is an inherent and essential part of Tribal sovereignty. It is indispensable to the Tribe’s autonomy and self-governance.” Sounds serious to our government.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wants more activities after fishing tournament
As an enrolled member that travels to Cherokee for the fishing tournament, is there anything else that we, as a Tribe, can do more during the events?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves take second in conference, poised for post-season
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-4) defeated the Highlands Lady Highlanders 80-48 in the last regular season game of the year on Monday, Feb. 11 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
CHEERLEADING: Senior Sapphires, Mini Diamonds cheer teams win at events
The Smoky Mountain Senior Sapphires and Mini Diamonds Competitive Cheer Teams recently won awards at local events.
FOOTBALL: Three Braves sign letters of intent
Thousands of scholar-athletes signed college letters of intent on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Three Cherokee Braves signed to play football at the next level including Damian Blanton (Brevard College), Isaiah Evans (Gardner-Webb University), and Joaquin Layno (Western Carolina University) during a ceremony at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Vera Lynn “Sam” Rickman
Vera Lynn “Sam” Rickman, age 68, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITUARY: Gary Jay Shell
Gary Jay Shell, 33, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 6, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Meroney George Shell of Cherokee and Agnes Ann Tooni and her husband Rick Larch of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Roy Adams Lambert
Roy Adams Lambert, 88, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born in Cherokee on June 7, 1934 to the late Hugh and Ava Lambert and was proud of his Cherokee heritage.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Land Needs Assessment meetings planned
An initiative is underway to identify the kinds of land, beyond existing EBCI holdings, which could be helpful in supporting cultural preservation, health, and economic development in the future for the community.
Park to host star-gazing event at Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society, will offer a 2 ½-hour stargazing program in Cades Cove on Saturday, Sept. 27 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Indianpreneurship Class
Oct. 14 – Dec. 9 from 6-9pm on Tuesday nights. Class attendees will learn how to write a business plan and marketing plan, cash flow and IRS information for business owners. The only cost is $60 for the book which is yours to keep. Info: Kimberly Winchester...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Using art to re-frame history
If you have seen a small white sign in Cherokee and the surrounding area, proclaiming in the Cherokee syllabary and in English, "We are still here," then you have seen the latest work by artist Jeff Marley. The signs are part of a larger project that he hopes...
Chief’s Challenge Run/Walk logo contest
Principal ChiefMichell Hicksstarted the Chief’s Challenge two years ago to encourage physical fitness on the Qualla Boundary. The Chief’s Challenge is a Run/Walk that takes place just prior to the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade in October. A logo contest is being...
There’s beauty in single-wides
EBCI artist Sean Ross is known for his realism and his contemporary style of art. His latest art installation, entitled “Aluminum Sioux Camps”, is a break from his realistic style and in his words, “nothing like what you’ve seen from me before.”
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