NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Flint Gap Fire determined to be caused by lightning
Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire officials and fire investigators have determined that the Flint Gap Fire was started by lightning from a recent summer storm.
Additional resources arrive for Flint Gap Fire
Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues initial attack efforts on the Flint Gap Fire. Two suppression modules are assisting with initial attack today, Thursday, Aug. 29. An additional module will arrive tomorrow.
UKB assumes Purchased and Referred Care (Contract Health) Program from IHS under historic 638 Agreement.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has reached a historic agreement with the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB) that the UKB will use to establish the UKB Tribal Health System.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Beautiful statements: EBCI tribal member participates in Atlanta art show
Three Cherokee citizens are featured in a new art show at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. Luzene Hill, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, joins Cherokee Nation citizens Brenda Mallory and Kade Twist in the show entitled “Returns: Cherokee Diaspora and Art” which will run from Saturday, June 11 and runs until Sept. 4.
“Night of Gadugi” highlights Cultural Summer School
Cherokee culture and language were showcased during the “Night of Gadugi” at Cherokee Central Schools on the evening of Monday, June 13. The event featured art displays and performances by the students who completed the Cherokee Cultural Summer School program.
Christian Veterinary Mission provides services in Cherokee
For two days, pet parents lined up with their cats and dogs at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds for veterinary services. Volunteers with the Christian Veterinary Mission, based in Washington state, provided the services on the Qualla Boundary for the first time on June 10-11.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Do we know the end from the beginning?
“Today, my Assignment is to start with the end and then go to the beginning, and finish with Verse 4,” stated, Pastor Tim. So, I’m going to read the verses but we’re beginning with verse three, and will work our way back up to verse one today.
COMMENTARY: Let’s all paws for the cause.
Pets have become, for many, a necessary part of our lives. And way beyond our need, we lavish them with their wants or our wants.
COMMENTARY: We shall see. Or is it may?
Maybe if we had a constitution instead of a charter, things would not have been so frustrating this week. After all, as the Attorney General’s Office puts it, we would be talking about making amendments to it instead of overhauling it wholesale.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BOXING: Bahe places second at USA Boxing National Championships
Mariah Bahe, a member of the Navajo Nation with Eastern Band Cherokee heritage, took second place in the Junior Girls 95lb division at the USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships held Dec. 1-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cherokee Recreation Basketball – 3-4 year old schedule
Cherokee Recreation Basketball – 3-4 year old schedule
FOOTBALL: Evans, Coach Briggs receive Shrine Bowl invites
For the second year in a row, a Cherokee Brave will be on the roster for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas which pits some of the best seniors from North Carolina against their South Carolina counterparts.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Faith Commentary: Immortal Combat
As Christians living in this evil world, where we don’t belong, our lives are continually in immortal combat with the ruler of this world. We tend to forget that and therefore disarm ourselves. However, keeping perpetually vigilant is a daunting task; we may drop our guard and allow satan to attack.
OBITUARY: Gene Rowland
Gene Rowland, 74, of Cherokee, went to Heaven to be with his girls on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Rowena Rowland of Cherokee and the late Ed Rowland.
OBITUARY: Johnathan Christopher “Big John” Martin
Johnathan Christopher Martin, better known as “Big John”, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Seed Corn, Inc. silent auction flyer
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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Native American Artist Exchange Program
In 2010, four EBCI members hosted four New England Native American artisans in Cherokee as part of the New England foundation for the Arts Native American Artist Exchange. The program will fund exchanges from all artistic disciplines traditional to contemporary...
OICA to feature photographs by Anna Fariello
The Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA) will be featuring an exhibition of photographs in OICA Gallery during the month of January by author Anna Fariello.
Cherokee resident blends folk, electronics and hip-hop on sophomore release
Multi-talented multi-hyphenate Honey Dawn Karima, of Cherokee, takes her lovely voice in some bold and unexpected new directions on her sophomore release as a recording artist, The Desire of Nations.
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