NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board discusses budget cuts
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Nov. 6, and the board had an in-depth discussion on their budget for fiscal year 2023. The board ultimately decided to decrease staff salary raises from 15 percent to 7.5 percent to decrease their budget by $2 million as requested by Principal Chief Michell Hicks and Tribal Council.
Cherokee to hold Veteran’s Day ceremony on Saturday
Each year on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, we are privileged to honor our Cherokee veterans and all American veterans for their service to our country.
Fifth Annual Kananesgi Show held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center
The fifth annual Kananesgi Fashion Show was held on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Event Center of the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Call for justice is answered by New MMIW Unit
For far too long, Indian country has pleaded for ways to address the critical issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
WCU prepares to offer full college experience this fall
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University is gearing up for a traditional college experience this fall with plans to resume all academic, social and extracurricular activities and continue the academic excellence for which the institution is known. WCU is...
Cooper reappointed to WCU Board of Trustees
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors appointed Timothy “Jake” Robinson of Canton, to the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees, while also reappointing current board members, Robert “Bob” Roberts of Asheville, Haden Boliek of Fayetteville, and Casey Cooper of Cherokee at its meeting Thursday, April 22.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Why are teachers leaving?
In recent years, we have seen a number of people leaving the teaching profession or moving to other states for higher salaries among other reasons. According to the NC Department of Public Instruction, the percentage of teachers leaving the profession increased from 7.53 percent in 2019-20 to 8.20 percent in 2020-21. In 2020-21, the most common reason for leaving the profession was personal reasons (44.6 percent), followed by other reasons (25.5 percent), beyond control of the district (24 percent), and initiated by the district (5.9% percent).
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...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: Three Cherokee players, other tribal members on All-Star roster
Three players from Cherokee High School and three other EBCI tribal members at other schools will participate in the annual Blue-White All-Star Game on Saturday, March 17 at 6pm at Enka High School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann
Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann died at Cherokee Indian Hospital in the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
OBITUARY: Raymond Eugene Jones
Raymond Eugene Jones went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Veterans Employment Consultant to visit Cherokee
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Department of Commerce Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Qualla Boundary Public Library from 10am – 2pm. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who wish to...
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...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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.
Donation establishes the Nation’s First 24-Hour Native American TV Channel
A $6 million donation by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will allow San Bernardino-based KVCR Television to launch the nation’s first 24-hour Native American television channel, tribal leaders and the station announced on Wednesday, June 16.
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