NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Official proposal submitted for Kuwohi name change
Lavita Hill and Mary Crowe, both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), submitted a proposal to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) on Tuesday, Feb. 6 on behalf of EBCI Principal Chief Michell Hicks and Tribal Council to officially request the name change of Clingman’s Dome, located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and restore it to the original name Kuwohi.
“Sharing the knowledge”: Off-Site Collections Facility project moving forward
A facility to house historical collections of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is moving forward. Currently in the early planning stages, the Off-Site Collections Facility (a working name only) will be built at the Kituwah site.
Joint school board meeting to be held on March 4 with Swain Co.
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Feb. 5, in the Central Office Board Room of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member admitted to N.C. State Bar
Mara Nelson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), has been admitted to the North Carolina State Bar Association. After passing the bar exam recently, Nelson took the oath of office to enter the bar from District 30B Superior Court Judge Bradley Letts, also an EBCI tribal member, on the morning of Tuesday, June 15.
“A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art” exhibit set to open
“A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art” features over 50 works of art in a variety of media by 30+ Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and Cherokee Nation artists.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian announces appointment of new executive director
The Board of Trustees of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian announced recently the appointment of Shana Bushyhead Condill as the new executive director.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Salvation Experience
Salvation causes a change in the newly born-again believer. Not only is there an outward change, but there is also an inward change. We become a NEW creature in Christ.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The ‘Weight’ Of God’s Glory…
The Glory of the Lord is about to be poured out in this House. We have seen the Glory of the Lord. I’m ready to see the kind of Glory that literally shuts everything else down.
COMMENTARY: It isn’t all about the “per cap.”
This is another year of decision. We are in what the election board, and Code, call “election year.” It was designated, in part, to prevent our governors from creating preferential law, or to be perceived as creating preferential law to garner votes and stay in office. Equally, it was to protect the incumbent leadership from manipulation by special interests within the tribe.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RUNNING: Tribal members conquer Emerald Isle, continue to spread positive message
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well-represented at a recent running event on the coast. The Emerald Isle race was held on Saturday, March 10 and included a marathon, half-marathon, and 5K races.
LACROSSE: Swarm uniforms to honor EBCI and stickball
The 2017 NLL World Champion Georgia Swarm will honor the history of lacrosse during its third annual Native American Heritage Night presented by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sarah Rosalie Cabe Lewis
Rosalie Lewis passed away at Novant Presbyterian Hospital on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, due to complications from flu-related pneumonia. Her 17-day battle with the illness was a true testament to her mental and physical strength.
OBITUARY: Kaitlyn “Katy” Cree Muzzy
Kaitlyn “Katy” Cree Muzzy, 27, of Sylva passed Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Katy is survived by her mother, Dorothy Sue Boardman; sisters, Lonna McCullen Bennet and Emily Bridge Wallace; and best friends, Kelsey Bradley and Callie Fearrington.
OBITUARY: Michelle Lavonne Rodriguez
Michelle Lavonne Rodriguez, age 50, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. She is the daughter of the late David and Mary Catt.
HAPPENINGS
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...
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade info
Entry forms for the 2014 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade are now available at the Welcome Center located across from the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Cherokee People: Our Legends and Tales”. There are three categories including: Community,...
Spinning Classes to begin at Cherokee Life Center
Mondays from 12-12:45pm Tuesdays from 6-7pm Wednesdays from 12-12:45pm Thursdays from 6-7pm Info: 554-6494
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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.
Protection for Indian Artists Seminar planned (corrected release)
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB), U.S. Department of the Interior, in collaboration with the Cherokee Nation, will host a free seminar, Promote and Protect Your Authentic Indian Art and Craftwork, on Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the Cherokee Nation Tribal Complex, Osiyo Training Room, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Open Air Market to start Next Weekend
The Cherokee Culture-Agriculture Market featuring “Handmade, Homemade, Homegrown” items will start on Saturday, June 26 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
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