NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI launches electronic census
An electronic census is currently being administered for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Section 19 of the EBCI Charter & Governing Document states that a tribal census must be completed every 10 years, but the last one was conducted in 2001.
Three tribes, one people: Cherokees honor unity at Kituwah
“We’re still here” was the message as members of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes gathered at Kituwah – the Mother Town of the Cherokee. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) gathered at Kituwah for the Kituwah Celebration on the evening of Friday, June 9.
CIPD makes drug bust in McDonald’s parking lot
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with the driver slumped over the steering wheel in the McDonald’s parking lot on Tuesday, June 6 at approximately 7:26 a.m.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee artist staying busy during pandemic
For Cherokee artist Luzene Hill, the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, but it certainly hasn’t stopped her from sharing her work with the world.
Thank you for support during illness
I just want to thank everyone for the love that has been shown to us while having COVID and sickness.
Painttown Gym and Community Center to be re-named in honor of Pam Taylor
The Painttown Gym and Community Center will be re-named in honor of the late Pam Taylor who dedicated her life to Cherokee youth.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: People’s Fear Factor, Devil’s Only Real Weapon
Any devil’s only real authority over people is not in what a demon can actually do to them, but it’s, more about the effect the demon, through some diabolical deception, or scheming ruse, or plan, which can have on a person in either allowing it or in doing something themselves.
COMMENTARY: Don’t let yourself be silenced.
One of the issues that recurs when we, the public, are informed about banishments, is that we do not receive much more than a name and a birth date when it comes to banished individuals.
COMMENTARY: Order in the Court
Silence can be deceptive. If you are sitting in a courtroom, like I was last week, you can get the feeling that justice is delivered at a snail’s pace.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves top Yellowjackets, Black Knights, and Tigers in big week
The Cherokee Braves improved to 11-3 on the season and remain unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with important wins over Hayesville, Robbinsville, and Rosman in a big week.
ON THE SIDELINES: Rhythm and gelling more important than polls
Neither of Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams got off to a great start this year, but man has that turned around.
ON THE SIDELINES: Lady Braves alumni game could become reality
Kelsey Jackson was a multi-sport athlete while at Cherokee High School and was a proud member of the Lady Braves varsity basketball team. The Class of 2011 alumnus is currently working to put together an alumni basketball game of former Lady Braves.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Rena “Iggie” Janet Wachacha
Rena “Iggie” Janet Wachacha, 66, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 following a short illness while at the Med-West Harris Hospital in Sylva.
OBITUARY: Jackson Wolfe
Jackson Wolfe, 63, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 16,2022 after a battle with lung cancer and COVID.
HAPPENINGS
Air Supply to play Harrah’s Cherokee
In 1980, Air Supply signed with Arista Records and "Lost in Love" became the fastest selling single in the world and leaped to the top of the charts. "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "The One That You Love," "Sweet Dreams" and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All,"...
Fair meeting cancelled for tonight
The Cherokee Indian Fair meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be Monday, Aug. 11 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall lobby.
Benefit for Shadow Wolf
July 29 from 9am-2pm at the Yellowhill Community Club Building. $7 for Indian Taco, drink and cake. $6 for frybread, chili, and drink.
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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