NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Wilnoty receives two counts of felony death by vehicle, murder charges dismissed
The trial in Jackson Co. Courthouse for second-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica and Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun began on Dec. 3. The trial ended in just a few days with a plea agreement from defendant Jacob Wilnoty resulting in the dismissal of two second-degree murder charges.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) changes Minors Fund Distribution plan
During their regular session on Thursday, Dec. 5, Dinilawigi passed Ord. No. 334 (2024) unanimously that changes the distribution plan from three staggered distributions to five.
Snowbird NEST Program opens new facility
After raining all morning, the sun suddenly shone brightly through the clouds as the ribbon was cut on a building where youth are learning Cherokee language and traditions. The Snowbird NEST (Native Education Snowbird Traditions) Program opened a new facility on the morning of Monday, Dec. 9.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Wilma Mankiller Quarter to be released during June 6 ceremony
On June 6, a limited number of the 2022 Wilma Mankiller Quarters will be released to the public in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
Cherokee High School Academic Awards 2021-22
Top Academic Students 9th Grade: Paytyn Barker, Gideon Freeman, Kiri Hill, Julia Layno, Tyruss Thompson 10th Grade: Roxi Bark, Jenna Cruz, DaLaina Mills, George Saunooke, Gabriel Terrell, Ann Toineeta 11th Grade: Mahala Allison, Autumn Greene, Ariyonna...
Cherokee Musical Theatre students go tropical with “Once on This Island Jr.”
The Cherokee Central Schools Musical Theatre Program took their audience to the Caribbean with its performance of “Once on This Island Jr.”, a musical based on the 1985 novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy. The musical opened at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the evening of Thursday, May 12.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wants decorum enforced in Council Chambers
I am writing to say I am discouraged and disappointed by the behavior of some Tribal Council members when Tribal Council is in session. I’m asking you to address this when the bad behavior is shown, especially when Council is on-air.
COMMENTARY: The proposed Constitution does harm to the Tribe.
The bottom line is that the proposed Constitution does harm to the Tribe (unintentionally, no doubt) by extinguishing some existing rights of tribal members and some existing governmental functions and legal standards for all three branches of tribal government.
COMMENTARY: Who has the skills?
The current standard for hiring in our Tribe when programs are looking to hire is that minimally qualified tribal members are considered before any other qualified candidate for a position.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee Life Recreation youth volleyball practice and game schedule
Cherokee Life Recreation youth volleyball practice and game schedule
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Craigan STAN Wildcat
Craigan STAN Wildcat, 42, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday July 27, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Quincey Wildcat and Jessie Wildcat both of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Emil Bryan Beck
Emil Bryan Beck was born in Owosso, Mich. His family moved to Roscommon, Mich. while he was in elementary school and then to Cherokee, N.C. in 1976 to help run his maternal grandparents’ Piney Grove Campground in the Smoky Mountains.
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Fortenberry
Mary Ann Fortenberry, age 56, of the Little Snowbird Community of Graham County, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Day with the Asheville Tourists flyer
Upcoming Indianpreneurship classes
Aug. 5 – Oct. 7; Oct. 14 – Dec. 9; Jan. 3, 2015 – March 3, 2015. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6-9pm in the large conference room at the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. Info: Kimberly Winchester 554-6719
Miss Cherokee contestants sought
Applications for the Miss Cherokee 2014 pageant are now available at Tsali Manor. The first meeting will be Sunday, Aug. 24 at Tsali Manor. Info: Deb West 554-6860
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
New Events Center on schedule to open at Harrah’s Cherokee
The new Events Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel is on schedule to open in late August.
WCU hosts photo exhibit focusing on Trail of Tears
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will display a photography exhibit focusing on the Trail of Tears in the museum’s Gallery C through Sept. 30.
EBCI artists to pair with New England Artists in New Program
The New England Foundation for the Arts’ Native Arts program has a Native artist-exchange, pairing Native artists from New England with artists from the Eastern Band of Cherokee.
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