NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee to hold Veteran’s Day ceremony on Saturday
Each year on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, we are privileged to honor our Cherokee veterans and all American veterans for their service to our country.
Fifth Annual Kananesgi Show held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center
The fifth annual Kananesgi Fashion Show was held on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 4 in the Event Center of the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
KPEP forges connection with Cherokee Nation Language Department
The Kituwah Preservation and Education Program (KPEP) returned home recently from a fruitful professional development trip to Tahlequah, Okla
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member graduates U.S.M.C. basic training
Ki Ree French, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Big Cove Community, has followed in the proud tradition of Native Americans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Thank you to the people who helped with fundraiser
Siyo nigada, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you to our people.
Stretch of US 441 to be re-named after Beloved Man
A stretch of US 441 from Exit 74 to the intersection of N.C. 19 will now be known as the Beloved Man Dr. Jerry Wolfe Highway.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Pray, read and learn…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued…Read Psalm 112; Reread Acts 16:16-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. Everyone has a purpose. Pastor Tim, “How do I find my purpose?” A purpose will be...
COMMENTARY: A supporter of renaming EBCI
I agree that the name ‘Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) doesn’t seem to fit quite right. It’s a thought I’ve had before, and I find the conversation interesting.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Each person has a purpose…
When God got hold of Paul, everything changed and turned around. Pastor Tim said, “I don’t want to hear from anyone, ‘I’ve gone too far.’ ‘I’ve seen too much.’ ‘I’ve been into too much,’ and ‘Pastor, you don’t know what I’ve done.’
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Life Recreation league practice schedule (Dec. 14, 18, 20)
Thursday, Dec. 14 Birdtown Gym 5pm - Tune Squad and Dropping Dimes 5:45pm - Jammers and Buckets 6:30pm - Breakers and Elite 7:30pm - Fly Girls and Above the Rim 8:30pm - Shockers and Kryptonite Painttown Gym 5pm - Nothing But Net and MonStars 5:45pm -...
Cherokee Life Recreation basketball schedule (Dec. 16)
Saturday, Dec. 16 Birdtown Gym 9am - Showstoppers vs Jammers 9:30am - Stunners vs Dream Team 10am - MonStars vs Tune Squad 10:30am - Swish vs Nothing But Net 11am - Rainmakers vs Buckets 11:30pm - Hoop There It Is vs Queens of the Court 12:15pm - We Get...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Virginia Lee “Tommye” Bradley Saunooke
Virginia Lee “Tommye” Bradley Saunooke, age 82, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dearest friends on the full Hunter’s Moon of Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITUARY: Shira Denise McCoy
Shira Denise McCoy, age 44, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital with her loving family by her side.
OBITUARY: Kendra Noel Curtice
Kendra Noel Curtice, age 28, the most loving devoted mother of Lily Louise, Bailee Brooke, and Sadie Sue, and husband, Adam Prather, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25.
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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