NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Vending machines aim to improve access to health supplies for tribal members
Vending machines have been installed around tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in an effort to improve access to health and wellness supplies. All of the products in the machines are only for EBCI tribal members and are available free of charge.
Technology and cannabis were discussed at the monthly Cherokee Police Commission meeting.
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Sept. 14 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
EBCI voters approve mixed beverage sales
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have approved a referendum authorizing mixed beverage permits to be issued on tribal lands by the TABCC (Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission). During the General Election on Thursday, Sept. 7, voters approved the referendum by a margin of 2,389 to 1,113.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Jobless benefits fraud
I received a 1099-G that lists over $3,000 in unemployment benefits paid by the state in 2020. I didn’t receive any unemployment last year. What should I do?
Cherokee Indian Hospital honors outstanding employees
Cherokee Indian Hospital honored its outstanding employees at its annual awards ceremony, held virtually this year, on Tuesday, April 6, and two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians took the top honors.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Why tip?
I’m a server at a restaurant and get frustrated when Native customers don’t tip.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: This world is not the same…
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8 How many of us have realized this world we live in is not the same world in which we grew up? If a person is real young, they might...
COMMENTARY: Is exclusion applied equally under law?
Since 2000, there have been 145 people excluded from tribal lands and life. As far as we can determine, none of those have been enrolled members of the Eastern Cherokee people. That’s 6.7 people on average for the 22 years that the law has been in force.
COMMENTARY: Seeing Red
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services Division has been diligent in providing statistics to let us know how many of us have been infected and affected by COVID-19. They have also made certain that we know where to test, how to vaccinate, and who should vaccinate.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
ON THE SIDELINES: Tribal nations should be represented at the Olympics
Like I’ve written about before, my family is really into winter sports.
BASKETBALL: Teesateskie, Tisho named first team All-District
Tori Teesateskie, a junior at Cherokee High School, and Shay Tisho, a senior at Smoky Mountain, both EBCI tribal members, have been named to the All-District 12 first team (western North Carolina) by the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Lambert G. Wilson
Lambert G. Wilson, 68, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord tragically on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.
OBITUARIES: Regina Watty
Regina Watty, age 54, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Jon Tanoli Jessan George
Jon Tanoli Jessan George, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
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
Writers and Artists Wanted for Publication
Faolan Grady, an EBCI tribal member of the Yellowhill Community, is calling for short stories, poetry, essays, and artwork (including photography) submissions for a literary magazine that he will assemble for publication at Warren Wilson College.
Area Band wins “Last Band Standing” contest
Area band Big House Radio recently won the Last Band Standing Contest sponsored by WNC Magazine and the Orange Peel.
NACF announces Grants for Native Artists
A new foundation dedicated to Native American art and culture wants to help artists and communities by offering grants in three areas.
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