NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI tribal member to serve as vice president of tribal food organization
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one of two eastern federally recognized tribes that participates in SWIFT (Southwest Indian Food for Tribes), and now a tribal member will serve that organization as its vice president.
Maney convicted on seven charges connected with sex abuse of a minor
Following two weeks of evidence and testimony, jury members needed only 29 minutes of deliberations to convict a Jackson County man on seven charges connected with sex abuse of a minor.
WCU launches MMIW art exhibition
Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Fine Arts Museum is now displaying a new exhibition that highlights art of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Two Cherokee juniors selected to Governor’s School
Cherokee High School juniors Shalyn Barker and Maya Cruz were selected to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School during summer 2020.
Two Cherokee juniors selected to Governor’s School
Cherokee High School juniors Shalyn Barker and Maya Cruz were selected to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School during summer 2020.
Bark, Bradley honored as CHS’s top students
Cherokee High School (CHS) has named its top two students for the 2019-20 academic year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Event planning in the COVID-19 universe
I would like to comment on our recent survey question about conducting public events during the resurgence of the coronavirus. There are mixed emotions in our community about the cancellation of a full-blown Cherokee Indian Fair. It is the second year in a row, after decades of fall festivals, that we have had to close one of our most anticipated events.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Purity of heart motive can bring good accountability desired
Read 1 Peter 3:12, John 9:31
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member is now chair of Swain Board of Elections
Congratulations to newly sworn-in members of the Swain County Board of Elections. Hannah Smith, an attorney and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was appointed chair by Governor Cooper.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Straughan, Teesateskie hit 1,000 pt. milestone on same night
Two Cherokee varsity basketball players hit career milestones on the same evening. Holden Straughan, Braves senior, and Tori Teesateskie, Lady Braves junior, both scored the 1,000th point of their career during games against Andrews at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 6.
BASKETBALL: Braves beat Murphy, remain unbeaten in Conference
The Cherokee Braves (15-3), who have already clinched the Big Smoky Mountain Conference regular season title, are still unbeaten in conference play as they beat Murphy 85-65 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Monday, Feb. 5.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves top Murphy, move into tie atop Conference
Before a packed house in the Charles George Memorial Arena, the Cherokee Lady Braves (13-5) topped Murphy (21-2) on the evening of Monday, Feb. 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Martha Elaine Sherrill
Martha Elaine Sherrill went home to the Lord’s House on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She will be welcomed by many beloved family members. She was the daughter of the late Katie Jessan.
OBITUARY: Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton
Cynthia “Cindy” Reneé Whitecotton, 64, of Cherokee, went on her journey on Monday, March 7, 2022.
OBITUARY: John Allison
John Allison, 64, of Cherokee passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
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
Qualla Community Club Fundraiser
Aug. 16 from 5-7pm at the Qualla Community Club at 187 Shoal Creek Church Loop in Whittier. Hot dog supper and silent auction.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Northern Cree stays True Blue on latest Release
Northern Cree has built a reputation for being one of the most powerful drum groups on the circuit today.
Canyon Records releases Two New Peyote Albums
Canyon Records, out of Phoenix, Arizona, has released two new Native American Church song albums; “Awakening of Life,” by Cheevers Toppah and Kevin Yazzie and “Rhythms Within a Turquoise Dream,” by Louie Gonnie.
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