NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
School Board discusses finances and spring break at latest meeting
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education hosted several guests at their meeting on Monday, April 3.
Council approves September referendum vote on Constitution
Tears flowed and people exclaimed for joy as Tribal Council passed legislation approving a referendum on a proposed Constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Native American Issues Subcommittee meets in Cherokee
This week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western Division of North Carolina hosted the annual meeting of the Native American Issues Subcommittee (NAIS) in Cherokee.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces fall 2020 grants
This fall, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 15 grants to partners within Western North Carolina and beyond.
Museum to name room in memory of T.J. Holland
T.J. Holland held a wealth of knowledge about Cherokee history and culture, and he shared that information with anyone interested in learning.
Thank you from the Bradley family
The family of Juke (Walter) Bradley would like to thank everyone for their prayers, food donations, wood donations, tobacco for the fire, our very dedicated Fire Keeper who kept the fire going for four days, and kind words during our very hard time. We...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Political Theatre
My kneejerk reaction to these 10 minutes of the workings of our government was that I wished that the Chairperson had a media panic button or kill switch to disable the cameras and audio. I was embarrassed for our Tribe.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The enemy’s focus…beware and be a courageously bold warrior
The Truth is, it’s the enemy’s focus on us in the Church that can highlight any problems we have seen lately.
Message from Chief Sneed re: Kituwah Society Guiding Principle (part two)
This message is Part 2 of the message about the Kituwah Society Guiding Principle: Strengthen one another with encouraging words and all that you do. Today I wanted to talk about encouraging one another.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves advance, Braves fall in second round
Two hundred miles and almost four hours separated the Cherokee High School varsity basketball teams in their 1A state playoff second round match-ups on the night of Thursday, Feb. 22.
FOOTBALL: Davis, Locust sign with Brevard College
Two more members of the historic Cherokee Braves 2017 1A State Championship team have signed letters of intent to play at the next level.
ON THE SIDELINES: Shawn Crowe, “The Announcer of the Braves”
If you’ve set foot in the Charles George Memorial Arena for a basketball game, chances are you’ve heard the booming, always entertaining, voice of Shawn Crowe, an EBCI tribal member.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Elisha Danielle Laws
Elisha Danielle Laws, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at her home after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Isaac Climbingbear Sr.
Isaac Climbingbear Sr., 64, of the Big Cove Community, went home to join his wife Myrna Climbingbear on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.
OBITUARY: Stephany Dee Larch
Stephany Dee Larch, age 32, of Cherokee, passed into the Lord’s embrace on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Learn “How to Start a Business” at SCC this fall
Over the approaching weeks and months, Southwestern Community College will offer several free opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to attend a class entitled “How to Start a Business.”
Raymond Jackson and Furman Wilson Memorial Brush Arbor Gospel Singing
Aug. 22-23 at 7pm at the Singing Grounds in Snowbird past the Jacob Cornsilk Community Center. Featured singers include: Walking By Faith (NC), Old path Quartet (Ga.), Styles Family (NC), Wilson Family (NC), Shining Pathway Qt. (NC), Cougnell Family (NC), Welch...
N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs Recognition Committee meeting
Aug. 12 from 10am – 3:30pm in the Governor’s Crime Commission Offices, 1201 Front Street, Raleigh. The purpose of the meeting is to review the state recognition process and review and discuss genealogical, vital records, and membership information submitted by the...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Battleship Arts Fest seeking Artists
The Battleship is hosting the Battleship Arts Fest, Saturday, July 10 in Battleship Park from 10:00am to 2:00pm and is seeking artists for the event.
Siblings making name in Art World
Jana releases new CD
NAMA NEWS JANA RELEASES NEW CD THROUGH SONY'S RED DISTRIBUTION On-sale Now in All Retail Outlets Including Walmart! New York, New York – Miss Molly Records /Sony/ RED have announced the much anticipated release of Jana Mashonee's latest album New Moon Born on May...
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