NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds first meeting of 2022
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met on Friday, Jan. 7 following the decision to postpone the start of school. During this meeting they addressed COVID concerns and how to move forward with the year.
Cultural District plans in the works at Nikwasi Mound
The Nikwasi Initiative has the deed to the Nikwasi (sometimes called Noquisiyi) Mound in the town of Franklin and serves as the mound’s current caretakers. They are hoping to expand educational opportunities at the site with their new Noquisiyi Cultural District site plan.
Interior Dept. seeks nominations for Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names
The Department of the Interior announced recently that it is seeking nominations for members of the new Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names. The committee will identify geographic names and federal land unit names that are considered derogatory and solicit proposals on replacement names.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Creations opens new, art-based storefront
Qualla Creations, a business of the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA), opened its doors officially in downtown Cherokee on Friday, July 12.
Tribal member participates in Cancer Walk-A-Thon
James “Bopper” Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, participated in the 8th Annual 24 Indianapolis on June 28-29.
EBCI high school students participate in Judaculla Camp at WCU
Fifteen high school students from across the region who are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians had an opportunity to experience college life first-hand as the second annual Judaculla Camp was held June 17-21 at Western Carolina University (WCU).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Walls and performance evaluations…
How do you feel about stimulus? When you get as old as me, and you cannot stand anything about coffee, nothing, taste, smell, sight, and electric shock is outta the question, it seems that only the color green is good stimulus.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Keeping him with us
“The Holy Ghost operating at church is the same Personage, wanting to participate as an invited and helpful member of our own family households.
COMMENTARY: No ordinary day for extraordinary people
How do you thank someone for securing your freedom and way of life? How do you make someone feel special about their service in the military?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Coach Williamson accepts position at Lenoir-Rhyne
Danny Williamson, who served as the Cherokee High School head cross country and track and field coach for the 2016-17 season has accepted a position over those programs at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Tribal member competing in pro motocross
Motorcycle racing, especially motocross, is a seriously demanding sport on all fronts. Isaac Teasdale, an EBCI tribal member from the Snowbird Community, is up to the task and is currently competing in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series.
EBCI invites Swarm to host Lacrosse Camp for youth
For the second consecutive year, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Recreation Department, with support from Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed’s office and the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, has partnered with the Georgia Swarm to bring a lacrosse camp to Cherokee youth.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: William Jesse Lee Dover Sr.
William Jesse Lee Dover Sr. 73, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 25, 2021.
OBITUARY: William Lossie
William Lossie, 84, went home to his Heavenly home on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Tsali Care after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Suzanne Agnes Adams
Suzanne Agnes Adams, 72, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Madison Hornbuckle Charity Golf tournament flyer
Smoky Mountain Host of NC 4th Friday Workshop Series
July 25 from 1-3pm at the Best Western River Escapes Inn & Suites in Dillsboro. Roger Brooks will discuss “The Power of Itineraries!”. Show up at 12:45pm for lunch. RSVP: sharmane@visitsmokies.org
Flyer for a presentation on Cherokee Little People
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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