NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“This Land Calls Us Home”: EBCI artists included in exhibit at Atlanta airport
An art exhibit, featuring the work of Native American artists of various Southeastern tribes, is set to open next month. “This Land Calls Us Home” exhibit will be displayed at the T North Concourse at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport starting Nov. 6.
Topping-off ceremony held for new Tsali Care Center
364 days after the ribbon was cut on the new Tsali Care Center for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), a topping-off ceremony was held for the facility on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 19.
Scare-okee is coming together
Scare-okee event manager Mollie Grant led the planning session on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
From The People marketplace offering virtual help to Native artists, vendors
Many businesses felt the pain in 2020 due to the numerous shut-downs and cancelled events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that was hit especially hard was Native American artists and vendors, and From The People, an online community, was formed to try to lessen those pains.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: IIM accounts earn higher interest
Why does my IIM account pay so much higher interest than my bank account? Isn’t it basically the same thing?
WCU honors former scholar Thomas Belt with doctorate of humane letters
Western Carolina University Board of Trustees awarded Cherokee scholar Thomas Belt with its highest honorary degree, doctorate of humane letters, as part of its commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Just like old times
Only a few days away from the beginning of the Cherokee Indian Fair. It has been a long time coming for those of us who remember the pre-pandemic days of fun and laughter at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Growing in the spirit…
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Colossians 1:9-10 We, as believers, are to not only live, but to live in the Realm of the Spirit. The fact is we are not just human beings, we are living...
COMMENTARY: Why are we so quiet?
No constitution. No census. No civil rights. And I guess a bigger question is “Why are we silent?”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Braves football team, Mintz receive WNC Sports Awards
The entire Cherokee Braves 2017 state championship football team and Tye Mintz, Braves senior, were honored at the 57th WNC Sports Awards held at the Grove Park Inn on the evening of Sunday, May 6.
FOOTBALL: Braves receive state championship rings
One-hundred and forty-six days after the Cherokee Braves endured the rain, sleet, and snow in Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh to best the North Duplin Rebels in the 1A State Championship game, the players received their prize.
Smith named SONC Athlete of the Month
Jacee Smith has been named the SONC (Special Olympics North Carolina) May Athlete of the Month.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Carolyn Rae Queen
Carolyn Rae Queen, age 79, of Whittier, N.C., passed from this earth after a brief illness on Nov. 20, 2022, in the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Carolyn’s spirit started its next journey surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Michael Ray Driver
Michael Ray Driver, 37, of Robbinsville, went home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. He was born in Cherokee, N.C. on Aug. 22, 1985.
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.
HAPPENINGS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Arneach speaks in Haywood County
Cherokee storyteller Lloyd Arneach, Sr. gave a presentation in Haywood County on Sunday, Jan. 16.
OICA Students’ Work exhibited in Raleigh
Artwork from three Southwestern Community College students has been selected for display at the North Carolina Community College System Office in Raleigh.
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.
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