NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
U.S. Attorney’s Office observes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina joins the Justice Department and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), as well as law enforcement agencies, community organizations, victim service providers, advocates, victims, and survivors in observing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
Tropical Storm Helene hits Qualla Boundary
Tropical Storm Helene hit western North Carolina hard bringing large amounts of rain which caused flooding throughout the region on Friday, Sept. 27. The Qualla Boundary (Cherokee, N.C.) was among the areas affected and saw flooding in various places including the Oconaluftee Island Park in downtown Cherokee which was completely underwater by mid-morning on Friday.
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks denounces Lumbee Bill, supports Congressman Edwards’ defense of tribal sovereignty
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief Michell) Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) expressed gratitude on Thursday, Sept. 26 for Congressman Chuck Edwards’ (R-N.C.) support of tribal sovereignty, particularly his opposition to the Lumbee bill.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum of the Cherokee Indian announces appointment of new directors
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) is expanding its leadership with the appointment of two new directors.
WNC Honors given to EBCI communities
The culmination of this year’s program occurred via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 2 with over 100 community leaders and volunteers from 13 western North Carolina Counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Eight EBCI community centers were honored with cash awards and recognition, and seven won Best in Class awards.
‘A New Beginning’: Cherokee, USFW Service work together to preserve the land, relationship
The Cherokee, whose homeland once covered the Southern Appalachian mountains, consider Kituwah hallowed ground. Today, fittingly, it is also a conservation centerpiece for scientists with the tribe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), and other agencies.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Resurrection Day of 2023
In Mark is given some of the women’s conversations as they headed to the tomb, talking about the spices they were carrying, needing to anoint the body of Jesus, and whom they might get to move the stone from the entrance of the tomb. The real problem is they all underestimated Jesus. Don’t underestimate Jesus.
COMMENTARY: Ain’t nothing like grandma’s hands
“Grandma’s Hands” is a song that multiple artists have recorded their very own version of. Most of the lyrics are the same with a few insertions here and there. In Gladys Knight’s version of the song, there is a lyric that resonates with how deeply I love and appreciate my granny.
COMMENTARY: Leaving a bad taste
The Cherokee language is important. It is a treasure. It is a part of the characteristics of what it means to be Cherokee. Some have even insinuated that a tribal member’s very identity as a Cherokee rests on their knowledge of the language. It is considered part of the life’s blood of the community. To some.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Coach Hogner, several Braves receive conference honors
First-year Braves head coach Aaron Hogner coached his team to a regular season conference title as well as a conference tournament championship.
BASKETBALL: Murphy tops Lady Braves in regional semis
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-7) finished their 2017-18 season with a 55-32 loss at Murphy in the 1A West regional semifinals on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 27.
WRESTLING: Paul wins state title
William Paul, an EBCI tribal member and senior at Swain High School, won the 1A state wrestling championship in the 220lb. division at the state meet held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBIT – Shawn Michael Savage
Shawn Michael Savage was born May 1, 1977 at the Alice Hyde Hospital, located in Malone, N.Y. He and his family relocated to western North Carolina where he remained until his death on May 31, 2023.
OBITUARY: Faye Ammons Moon
Faye Ammons Moon, 68, of Bryson City passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.
OBITUARY: Inez Marie Wolfe
Inez Marie Wolfe, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Smokemont Revival and Homecoming
Aug. 4-9 at 7pm. The Homecoming will be Aug. 10 at 10am. Everyone is welcome.
Sequoyah Remembrance Day
Aug. 3 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. Free admission to the Museum from 12-5pm. Allen Fugate will be demonstrating silversmithing along with other Cherokee artisans demonstrating their skills. The 1809 Cherokee Blacksmith shop will be up and...
Benefit Dinner for Julie Maney
July 28 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Proceeds will help with travel expenses. $8 for chicken, cabbage, potatoes, fatback, bean bread, and drink.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Siblings making name in Art World
Jana releases new CD
NAMA NEWS JANA RELEASES NEW CD THROUGH SONY'S RED DISTRIBUTION On-sale Now in All Retail Outlets Including Walmart! New York, New York – Miss Molly Records /Sony/ RED have announced the much anticipated release of Jana Mashonee's latest album New Moon Born on May...
Bocephus, Lady Antebellum to help open New Events Center
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel announced on Thursday, May 6 the star-studded entertainment lineup for its new 3,000-seat Events Center.
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