NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Connecting to Kuwohi: Students learn history in special event
As the sun glistened off of the clouds hanging in the valley at Kuwohi, mulberry place, on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 10, students were learning about the history of the site that is special to the Cherokee people.
Letts honored by Dinilawigi
Resolution No. 294 (2024) was taken up by Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) in its Thursday, Sept. 5 session and called for the addition of recognition for Mary Jane Letts as a visionary and collaborator with Susan Bradley Jones in redesigning the Oconaluftee Island Park.
Cherokee Veterans introduce bald eagles to Dinilawigi
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 members introduced the American Eagle Foundation (AEF) to the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) during the regular session on Thursday, Sept. 5.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Superintendent Cassius Cash receives Walter T. Cox Award for Conservation Leadership
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Friday, Nov. 12 that Superintendent Cassius Cash was recently awarded the Walter T. Cox Award for conservation excellence by the Clemson University Institute for Parks.
Qualla Boundary Head Start and Early Head Start staff completes COSP training
To develop staff’s skills and abilities in attachment and bonding, QBHSEHS has embarked on a training investment to support trauma informed care and cultivate skills to achieve these outcomes.
Vax for Cash Lottery Winners for Nov. 2
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery held on Tuesday, Nov. 2 and hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Is exclusion serious?
The ability to banish or exclude people from our lands “is an inherent and essential part of Tribal sovereignty. It is indispensable to the Tribe’s autonomy and self-governance.” Sounds serious to our government.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wants more activities after fishing tournament
As an enrolled member that travels to Cherokee for the fishing tournament, is there anything else that we, as a Tribe, can do more during the events?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Stuck in the middle
How many basketfuls of the boy’s lunch leftovers remained? What a miracle that was in the middle of that region with no large cities nearby! There were at least 5,000 men, their wives, and children, but only men were counted, not their wives and children who were also fed.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Teesateskie, Toineeta lead Lady Braves to regional semis
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-6) advanced to the 1A West Regional semifinals with a 71-61 win at Mitchell on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 24.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves advance, Braves fall in second round
Two hundred miles and almost four hours separated the Cherokee High School varsity basketball teams in their 1A state playoff second round match-ups on the night of Thursday, Feb. 22.
FOOTBALL: Davis, Locust sign with Brevard College
Two more members of the historic Cherokee Braves 2017 1A State Championship team have signed letters of intent to play at the next level.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Carol S. Welch
Carol S. Welch, 83, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 28. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late James Smith and the late Helen Bradley Smith.
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Lambert
Mary Ann Lambert, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Monday, Sept. 14, 1964, in Lakeland, Fla., the daughter Bessie Murphy Hampton and the late Frank Hampton.
OBITUARY: Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”
Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”, 50, of Robbinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in his home. He was an avid Tar Heel fan, Black Knight fan, Dolphins fan, honorary Tennessee Volunteers fan, golf lover, deer hunter, deep sea fisher, proud husband, father, uncle, brother, son, and most of all – a best friend.
HAPPENINGS
Food Stamps and Family & Children’s Medicaid
The Jackson and Swain County Departments of Social Services are once again taking applications at the BIA for Food Stamps and Family & Children’s Medicaid. Hours are Tuesdays from 7:30am – 4pm.
13th Annual Talking Trees Trout Derby facts and schedule
Pre-Registration for the event is on Friday, Aug. 1 from 10am – 6pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Children must be 3-11 years old to participate in the event Child must be present to register, no exceptions Parent/Guardian can complete registration form and...
Young Artist Showcase reception
Aug. 5 from 5-6pm at the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual. The Showcase is on display now at the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual in the gallery. Traditional basketry and pottery by local youth will be featured. Info: Heather Driver 554-5004
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tribal Member walks the Red Carpet
Constance Owl, an EBCI tribal member living in Murphy, got the opportunity to walk her first red carpet in Hollywood, California on Sunday, April 11 at the annual Young Actor’s Award ceremony held at The Beverly Grand hotel in Studio City.
Tribal Member breaking into Hip Hop on his terms
Uno (real name Matt Bryant), is an EBCI tribal member who is determined to make it in the hip hop world on his terms.
Trudell shines in "Lines from a Mined Mind"
A review of Santee Sioux John Trudell’s latest poetic work “Lines from a Mined Mind.”
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