NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe opens housing project in Whittier
Sixteen housing units opened on Lambert Wilson Way in Whittier, N.C. following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the warm afternoon of Wednesday, July 26. The units set on a 5.34 acre tract of land that is the site of the former Whittier School and are a project of the Cherokee Indian Housing Division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Pride in product: Cherokee’s cannabis operation
The sun shines through the top of a greenhouse as a Cherokee agriculturist tends to his plants. James Bradley, cultivation manager at the cannabis farm operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC in the Birdtown Community, planted the first seed at the operation and works hard to expand his own knowledge and skill in working with the plants.
Referendum on adult-use cannabis will be on September ballot
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will get to vote on whether or not to allow adult-use (sometimes referred to as recreational) cannabis on tribal lands.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bradley receives award from National Indian Health Board
A health official with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been recognized for her work by a national agency.
Cherokee Choices hosting Halloween virtual fun run/walk
Cherokee Choices is hosting a virtual fun run/walk to encourage community members to be active during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A true-life story…lessons learned
Rev. Tim Dove, Pastor, of The Dove Christian Center Church, Bryson City, has been a best friend of mine for many, many years. We were more like brothers.
COMMENTARY: Coming to terms with terms
We are scheduled to decide, through referendum, whether we want to have our elected officials subject to term limits in the upcoming tribal elections (September 2023). While that seems like a long time away, it really isn’t. In fact, the election year begins only a few months from now.
COMMENTARY: Find a shelter in Indian Country
Presently, there are 259 Native-centered service providers that are culturally appropriate for Native Americans and Alaska Natives; and that includes only 62 shelters nationwide.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member to run Benge Route of Trail of Tears
Around 1,200 Cherokee people walked from an area near Fort Payne, Ala. to Oklahoma on what is known as the Benge Route of the Trail of Tears. Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal member, is going to run that route this spring.
FOOTBALL: Coach Briggs named co-SMC Coach of the Year, numerous players named All-Conference
Just days after claiming its first-ever state football title, accolades began flowing in for the Cherokee Braves football team.
ON THE SIDELINES: Cherokee fans won’t get a ring, but they deserve one
All season long, the Braves have been supported by some of the most loyal fans in high school sports – anywhere!
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Pamela Janeen (Driver) Jackson
Pamela Janeen (Driver) Jackson, 49, of the Big Community of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord and her Heavenly Family on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 following an extended illness and month stay at the Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.
OBITUARY: Mary Elizabeth (Sequoyah) Swayney
Mary Elizabeth (Sequoyah) Swayney passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 surrounded by her family.
OBITUARY: Rachel Mathews Mathis
Rachel Mathews Mathis, 67, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee gyms closed this week
Due to the NAYO tournament this weekend, the following gyms will be closed due to current staff setting up the grounds for NAYO preparations: Wolfetown, Big Cove, and Snowbird. These gyms will remain closed for the remainder of this week (July 14-18). The Birdtown...
Important notices for Veterans
From the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs District Service Office Steven Robertson on Thursday, July 17 from 1-4pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. ...
Reward offered for information on B&E
A $250 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons who broke into a home on Owle’s Nest Road in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 29. A 60” flat screen LG television was taken from this residence. Please...
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