NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Investment Committee updates EBCI Financial Literacy Program
The Investment Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is working to increase the financial literacy of tribal members of all ages.
Qualla Enterprises, LLC addresses questions on cannabis operation
Qualla Enterprises, LLC addresses some questions raised on their medical cannabis operation following Chief Sneed’s veto of Res. No. 496 (2023) and Ord. No. 531 (2023).
Chief Sneed issues vetoes on cannabis legislation; Tribal Council upholds vetoes
A month after Tribal Council approved $64 million for the Qualla Enterprises, LLC medical cannabis business, the legislation approving the monies has been vetoed.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member named to Leadership Knoxville class of 2021
The 2021 Leadership Knoxville (LK) class consists of 54 outstanding individuals working to improve life in Knoxville, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is in that group.
Albert, Crowe included in SCC’s award-winning Project SEARCH
All six members of SCC Project SEARCH’s 2018-19 graduating class currently have jobs in the region, landing program leaders and coaches a nationwide “Employment Outcome Award.”
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces fall 2020 grants
This fall, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 15 grants to partners within Western North Carolina and beyond.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: All need to be asking Him…
“I am doing good because if we get up in the morning time and begin to declare, Lord, I don’t intend to lay my head back down on this pillow until You lead me to somebody that I can lead to You. Amen.”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Is there evidence of faith?
Jesus has asked us all this question, “When the Son of Man cometh again, will He find any Faith on the Earth?”
COMMENTARY: Who should own Cherokee ceremonial land?
Noquisiyi is one of the most apparent symbols of Cherokee history in western North Carolina. The mound rests in modern day Franklin, N.C. and is one of three major Cherokee mounds in this area, with the others being Cowee and Kituwah.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee High School, Middle School spring sports schedules
Cherokee High School, Middle School spring sports schedules
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Patricia Marie Swayney
Patricia Marie Swayney, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 following a long-term illness and a short stay at Bon Secours Health Systems, Saint Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville, S.C.
OBITUARY: Melissa Pheasant Queen
Melissa Pheasant Queen, 62, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Diver and Nellie (Swayney) Pheasant.
OBITUARY: Rebecca “Becky” Bigwitch
Rebecca “Becky” Bigwitch, 66, of Cherokee, passed away following an extended illness on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 in her home in the Wolftown Community of Cherokee. Becky was loved and was preceded by her late father, Leroy Reed, and late mother, Winona (Watty) Reed.
HAPPENINGS
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.
Blueberry Festival
Aug. 9 from 9am – 2pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. This event, sponsored by the Cherokee Chapter of NAIWA, is free to the public. Schedule: 9am – Cornhole tournament begins (two children from each community), blueberry pancakes and blueberry products go on...
Deadline for new enrollees
To be considered for the December 2014 per capita distribution, a complete enrollment application for a new applicant must be submitted to the EBCI Enrollment Office by Monday, Sept. 15 at 4:30pm. Enrollment applications received after this date will not be...
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