NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Groundbreaking held for new Tsali Care Center
Ground was broken on the chilly morning of Thursday, Oct. 20 on a facility that will serve generations of members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Justice Dept. files lawsuit challenging policy barring Native Americans from accessing South Dakota hotel and sports lounge
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the owners and operators of the Grand Gateway Hotel, and the Cheers Sports Lounge and Casino, a sports bar that operates within the hotel, located in Rapid City, S.D.
Tribal Council Rep. Bill Taylor resigns
After being arrested on three charges, including domestic violence, Wolftown Rep. Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor has announced his resignation.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NSF grant will aid WCU in preserving several biological collections
Tucked away in a small room in Western Carolina University’s Stillwell Building is the university’s herbarium, which consists of roughly 36,500 plant specimens, mostly from the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
CCS working with the Tribe to solve remote learning issues
It was a short meeting for the School Board, and most of the discussion was focused on one thing – remote learning.
Second season of sochan gathering program sees increases
The EBCI Natural Resources Program issued a report on the second season of sochan gathering in the Park recently noting that 12.3 bags were gathered which amounted to 330 servings of sochan.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus, clothed in majesty, our sacrificial lamb
Why did we each need a Savior to be born? Why was Jesus, The Son of God, born on earth as a little baby, and not as a grown man?
COMMENTARY: UNC-Chapel Hill and Henry Owl – Let’s celebrate our steps but not forget the history
Earlier this month, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) announced they would be adding two new names to buildings on campus. They chose two trailblazers at the school. Hortense McClinton was the first Black professor at UNC. Henry Owl, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was the first American Indian student to attend the university.
COMMENTARY: You should be able to see through it.
There have been good and bad days for the Cherokee press this year. While our Tribal Council and Executive Office have verbally supported the idea of transparency in government, everyone seems to have a different definition of the word “transparent”.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RUNNING: Cherokee Runners complete grueling races
Several members of the Cherokee Runners have completed grueling races in the past month.
ON THE SIDELINES: How about an alumni weekend?
Yesterday, I covered one of the most enjoyable games all year as the first annual CHS Lady Braves Alumni basketball game was held at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: First Lady Braves Alumni game held
The stands were not full, but the building was full of enthusiasm, nostalgia, and fun as the first annual Cherokee Lady Braves Alumni basketball game was held on the afternoon of Saturday, March 24 in the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson
Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A native of Jackson County, she is the daughter of the late Ed Jackson and Marjorie Arneach Rattler.
OBITUARY: Stephanie Dawn Jones
Stephanie Dawn Jones, 41, of 53 Myers Drive in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her home.
OBITUARY: Mark Welch Crowe
Mark Welch Crowe, 74, of the Big Y Community of Cherokee, went to meet his heavenly Father on Sunday, June 5, 2022 while at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Mark was a servant of God and loved to share the Word. He was a member of the Big Witch Baptist Church.
HAPPENINGS
Soccer season cancelled
Per the Cherokee Central Schools Athletic Department, the boys soccer season has been cancelled.
40th Anniversary Conference International Indian Treaty Council flyer
WCU to host Constitution Day panel discussion Sept. 17
The Western Carolina University Public Policy Institute will host a panel discussion titled “Are Two Better than One? Comparing our Rights (and Responsibilities) under the North Carolina and United States Constitutions” on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tribal Member participates in Congressional Art Competition
Madison Crowe, an EBCI tribal member, traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the festivities for the 29th Annual Congressional Art Competition held on Thursday, June 17.
NAFOA Request for Native American Artwork Submissions
The Native American Finance Officers Association is seeking art submissions for their upcoming conference.
Litefoot expands Brand
The year 2010 has been a busy one for hip hop artist/entrepreneur/motivational speaker/actor Litefoot who is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.
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