NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Groundbreaking held for new HIP Community in Tsisqwohi
A total of 24 one-bedroom homes are being planned for a new HIP Community in Tsisqwohi (Birdtown). Tribal leaders broke ground on the project on the afternoon of Friday, May 31.
Museum of the Cherokee People made to remove sign
A sign for the Museum of the Cherokee People was taken down on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29 in order to comply with an order from the Tribal Business Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
MMIW Profile: Jessica “Jet” Calhoun and Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun
Jessica “Jet” Calhoun, 29, and her daughter, Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun, 5, both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), were tragically killed in a car wreck on Jan. 9, 2021.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Boundary Head Start and Early Head Start staff completes COSP training
To develop staff’s skills and abilities in attachment and bonding, QBHSEHS has embarked on a training investment to support trauma informed care and cultivate skills to achieve these outcomes.
Vax for Cash Lottery Winners for Nov. 2
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery held on Tuesday, Nov. 2 and hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks for Grades 3-5
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks for Grades 3-5
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Oh, what a tangled web we weave
I have always been a great proponent of transparency in government. And I know that some of you are wondering why I won’t let go of the topic. I think it is a critical need that is at the forefront of the issues of our Tribe.
COMMENTARY: Tsali Manor Seniors thankful after bus scare
On the evening of Dec. 8, 2022, Tsali Manor Senior Citizens were on their annual Christmas outing to Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Are we ready yet?
In Psalm 91, we are to submit to God, submit to the Lord yield to Him, draw nigh (draw closer to Him), honor Him and He will honor the one honoring Him, cleanse the heart, purify the heart. As it tells us in Psalm 91, it is in the secret place, that His secrets are revealed.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts SMC Middle School Championship
Cherokee Middle School played host to the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Championship on Friday, April 27.
Georgia Swarm, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos renew deal
The 2017 NLL World Champion Georgia Swarm announced on Wednesday, April 25 that Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has renewed their co-presenting sponsorship of the Swarm for the next three seasons.
TRACK & FIELD: Swain County Invitational results
Swain County High School hosted the Swain County Invitational on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 18. A total of fifteen teams competed including: Cherokee, Andrews, Enka, Hayesville, Highlands, Hiwassee Dam, Murphy, Pisgah, Rabun Gap (Ga.), Robbinsville, Rosman, Smoky Mountain, Swain County, Tri-County Early College, and Tuscola.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kasia Jade Bird Ubvtsuhv
Kasia Jade Bird Ubvtsuhv, age 23, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away at Solace Care Partners Hospice in Asheville, N.C., on Friday, March 31, 2023 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Jessica Myraah McCoy
Jessica Myraah McCoy, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She is the daughter of Sam and Tonya Crowe.
OBITUARY: Lucille Walker Radford
Lucille Walker Radford, 101, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born on Dec. 31, 1921 in Swain County to the late William McKinley Walker and Amanda Catt Walker. She attended Bryson City Church of God.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing schedule for September
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Wednesday, Sept. 3 Friday, Sept. 5 Wednesday, Sept. 10 Friday, Sept. 12 Wednesday, Sept. 17 Friday, Sept. 19 Wednesday, Sept. 24 Friday, Sept. 26 Please check with the Enrollment Officer...
Casting Call for Native American teen male
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 22-24
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 22-24
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
10th Anniversary for Swain County Center for the Arts
Swain County Center for the Arts will celebrate its tenth anniversary with an evening of storytelling, music, art, door prizes and fun for all on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Native Writers Workshop planned for Museum
Native American writers from the Southeast are invited to participate in the first-ever Southeast Indian Writers Gathering, to be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 16 and 17, at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee.
New Documentary has Cherokee Influence
Whatever you think a documentary about the Blue Ridge Parkway would be – this probably isn’t what you would expect.
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