NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Mature American Chestnut trees found in Tribal Reserve
During the summer of 2021, Tribal Reserve was surveyed for reproductively mature American chestnut (Tilĭ΄, Castanea dentata) trees.
Completing the Circle of Fire: Tri-Council meets in Cherokee
Sovereignty, identity, and culture were just a few of the issues the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes came together to discuss in the annual Tri-Council meeting. Under the theme, “Completing the Circle of Fire”, the Councils of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians met at the Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center on the morning of Friday, June 16.
SCOTUS upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
In a 7-2 decision filed on Thursday, June 15, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in the landmark case of Haaland v. Brackeen. Originally approved in 1978, ICWA’s purpose is to keep Indian children within Indian families and communities.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Call for justice is answered by New MMIW Unit
For far too long, Indian country has pleaded for ways to address the critical issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
WCU prepares to offer full college experience this fall
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University is gearing up for a traditional college experience this fall with plans to resume all academic, social and extracurricular activities and continue the academic excellence for which the institution is known. WCU is...
Cooper reappointed to WCU Board of Trustees
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors appointed Timothy “Jake” Robinson of Canton, to the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees, while also reappointing current board members, Robert “Bob” Roberts of Asheville, Haden Boliek of Fayetteville, and Casey Cooper of Cherokee at its meeting Thursday, April 22.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Pray, read and learn…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued…Read Psalm 112; Reread Acts 16:16-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. Everyone has a purpose. Pastor Tim, “How do I find my purpose?” A purpose will be...
COMMENTARY: A supporter of renaming EBCI
I agree that the name ‘Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) doesn’t seem to fit quite right. It’s a thought I’ve had before, and I find the conversation interesting.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Each person has a purpose…
When God got hold of Paul, everything changed and turned around. Pastor Tim said, “I don’t want to hear from anyone, ‘I’ve gone too far.’ ‘I’ve seen too much.’ ‘I’ve been into too much,’ and ‘Pastor, you don’t know what I’ve done.’
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Maroon Devils top Braves 22-8
The final score didn’t reflect how close the game really was between the Cherokee JV Braves and the Swain County JV Maroon Devils on the last day of summer. Cherokee lost 22-8 at Swain on the muggy evening of Thursday, Sept. 20.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee hosts large meet, CMS teams place second
With Hurricane Florence looming and edging its way to western North Carolina, runners from throughout western North Carolina converged on Cherokee High School for the Cherokee XC Invitational.
FOOTBALL: Braves lose to Mustangs in first road game of season
With Hurricane Florence causing widespread football cancellations throughout North Carolina, the Friday Night Lights came on at Smoky Mountain High School’s Carr Hooper Stadium on Friday, Sept. 14.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sister Virginia Gase
Sister Virginia Gase (formerly Sister Mary Raymond) of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin.
OBITUARY: Garfield Axe-Long (Garfield Henry Long, Junior)
With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you about the passing of Garfield Axe-Long (Garfield Henry Long, Junior) at the age of 55.
OBITUARY: Sandra Darlene Taylor Reagan
Sandra Darlene Taylor Reagan, age 75, of the Painttown Community, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition planning Community Day
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is hosting its 7th annual Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 11a.m. - 3p.m. at the Tsali Manor Pavilion in Cherokee to which everyone is invited. Please bring a traditional Cherokee food dish for the potluck lunch...
68th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Reuben and Mary Jane Taylor
Sept. 5 at 6pm at Wanda Taylor’s residence at 1167 Wrights Creek Road.
N.C. Voter Registration info
Following is information on how you can register to vote in the upcoming State of North Carolina General Election.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Music Review: “Pipestone: Tribute to the Old Timers”
Pipestone pays homage to many singers who helped them get to where they are today on their latest release entitled Tribute to the Old Timers.
Music Review: “Warriors in the Mist”, Tha Tribe
When I first put this CD in and started listening to it, my first thought was, “Well, it’s another typical album by Tha Tribe.”
Cherokee Carvers featured in Traveling Exhibit
Works by 16 Cherokee carvers living and working in western North Carolina are showcased in Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed, a traveling exhibit from the Asheville Art Museum.
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