NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Indian Fair now to be held at casino convention center
After deciding several weeks ago that the 2022 Cherokee Indian Fair would be held on the grounds of the old Cherokee Elementary School due to safety issues at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have had to switch venues again.
Southerland sentenced in 2017 shooting death of WCU student
The second defendant involved in the Oct. 6, 2017, shooting death of a Western Carolina University student pleaded guilty Friday, May 27.
“They gave their all”: Cherokee honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
The sun shone brightly on the marble stones, bronze plaques, and flags at the Cherokee Veterans Park on the morning of Monday, May 30 as the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted its annual Memorial Day observance ceremony.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
For Cherokee family in Alaska, isolation is nothing new
McGrath, Alaska, population 342, is home to the Welch family, three of whom are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and are completely accustomed to the social distancing and isolation that people in the mainland are experiencing now due to COVID-19.
‘Being prepared is key’: CCS feeding students despite elongated closure
When N.C. Governor Roy Cooper ordered the closure of all public schools on March 14, the first question on a lot of minds was, ‘what about families that rely on school lunch?’
Cherokee Choices providing online exercise programs during quarantine
With families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) quarantining themselves to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), an EBCI tribal program is helping provide some exercise time.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Principles to choose to live by
As the Church gets older it slows down. We all get out of life what we put into it. Society now seems to want to take from others and give everything to us, but does that really ever happen?
COMMENTARY: Crystal ball
Look at our Tribal Code. It contains many vagaries and contradictory statements; not my words; words from the lips of our own Tribal Council members.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The perfecting of our faith
“My job is to perfect our faith, added Pastor Melton. “Keep on praying. His answers are ‘Yes’ and, we speak the ‘Amen.’”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RUNNING: Tribal members conquer Emerald Isle, continue to spread positive message
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well-represented at a recent running event on the coast. The Emerald Isle race was held on Saturday, March 10 and included a marathon, half-marathon, and 5K races.
LACROSSE: Swarm uniforms to honor EBCI and stickball
The 2017 NLL World Champion Georgia Swarm will honor the history of lacrosse during its third annual Native American Heritage Night presented by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
BOXING: Bahe wins USA Boxing regional championship
Mariah Bahe, of Navajo and Eastern Band Cherokee heritage, is a top-ranked boxer in the teen ranks with broad ambitions on her mind.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Courtney Leigh Hicks
Cortney Leigh Hicks, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Darrell Max Verran-Crowe
Darrell Max Verran-Crowe, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: David Richard Lambert
David Richard Lambert, age 62, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Mission Hospital after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Telling Great Stories to Advance Your Cause seminar
Sept. 17 from 10am – 4pm in the Saunooke Room (3rd floor) of the Cherokee Fairfield Inn & Suites. Gain a new understanding of message and brand development as a foundation for storytelling. Hone your ability to craft a basic organizational story. Learn how to...
Yard Sale on Sept. 4-5
Sept. 4-5 at 7am both days at 136 Lambert Branch Road behind Paul’s Diner (US441N). Turn between Paul’s Diner and Dairy Queen, first driveway on right.
Qualla Arts and Crafts adds new fair exhibit category: Memory Keepers
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. has added a new fair exhibit category this year entitled Memory Keepers which will involve a 300-500 word history of anything pertaining to Cherokee history and culture. The written portion may be accompanied by 3-5 copies of...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tribal Member wins NAMMY
Bo Taylor was not at the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards (NAMMYs) held recently at the Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino in Niagara Falls, NY. But, his name was surely called.
Native Artist Fellowships available from IARC
The Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) offers four artistin- residence fellowships annually to advance the work of mature and emerging Native artists.
New Releases on Canyon out of this World
Three new releases by Canyon Records rock the pow wow arena, those long highways on the way to the dance, your computer, and anywhere else you can listen to them. Bear Creek, Tha Tribe, and Cree Confederation are three of the top northern contemporary groups in the pow wow world today and they all deliver on new releases.
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