NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Flint Gap Fire determined to be caused by lightning
Great Smoky Mountains National Park fire officials and fire investigators have determined that the Flint Gap Fire was started by lightning from a recent summer storm.
Additional resources arrive for Flint Gap Fire
Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues initial attack efforts on the Flint Gap Fire. Two suppression modules are assisting with initial attack today, Thursday, Aug. 29. An additional module will arrive tomorrow.
UKB assumes Purchased and Referred Care (Contract Health) Program from IHS under historic 638 Agreement.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has reached a historic agreement with the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma (UKB) that the UKB will use to establish the UKB Tribal Health System.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI tribal member wins national award
Kimberly Smith, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Yellowhill Community, was this year’s only recipient of the National President’s Award at the Virtual Leadership Summit II, hosted by the Federally Employed Women(FEW) organization.
Qualla Arts & Crafts celebrates 75 years of craft excellence
Seventy-five years to the day, officials at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. (Qualla) celebrated the start of one of the most successful Native American craft co-ops in the country.
“Dracula” to sink his teeth into Mountainside Theatre
On Friday, Oct. 1, Mountainside Theatre will host the world premiere of “Dracula: The Failings of Men,” written by debut playwright Benedetto Robinson. The production is an original work by Havoc Movement Company that will be joining the Cherokee Historical Association for the fall season.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Promises of God Are Kept, “Yes and Amen”
We’ve found out that Abraham, when he first spoke to God, learned that not every time God speaks or answers us, will we always want to hear them or even be happy with His answers the first time we hear them.
COMMENTARY: Fueling the fire
There is a law on the books (the “books” being our Cherokee Code) that allows Tribal Council to shut off the cameras, streaming, and video feeds so that things can be said in the Chambers that are not seen nor heard by the “rest of the world” including our own tribal communities and tribal members who may be too far away or too busy to sit in Chambers to be provided explanation and information relevant to our people.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: About the God who provides for us all…
What a wonderful Promise today from the Lord Who declares, “He finished it before He ever started any of it.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League game schedule (Dec. 30; Jan. 6, 13, 20)
Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League game schedule (Dec. 30; Jan. 6, 13, 20)
Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League practice schedule (Dec. 27, 28)
Cherokee Life Recreation Basketball League practice schedule (Dec. 27, 28)
ON THE SIDELINES: Unity through diversity will guide future of sports
It’s not every day that you get to meet and talk with an Olympic champion.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Frances Elizabeth Sequoyah
Frances Elizabeth Sequoyah, age 64, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Tsali Care Center, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Everett F. Legassey
Everett F. Legassey, age 62, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Harris Regional Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Tina Murphy Curry
Tina Murphy Curry, 52, of the Wolftown Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 18, 2023. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Carl Murphy of Maggie Valley and Mary Bradley and her husband Mack of Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Sleepy Hollow casting Native American males
The Sleepy Hollow TV show is currently in need of Native American males 18+up for some scenes in an upcoming episode filming in Wilmington. They are looking for “great faces with authentic looks”. There isn’t an exact filming date yet, but it will be sometime...
Dunk a Rollergirl on the Fourth of July
The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls (SMRG) and their junior league girls, The Lil’ Nemesisters, will be on hand at the Freedom Fest street festival in Bryson City on Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. - 5p.m. The girls of SMRG will be taking turns plunging into the dunk tank to...
Qualla Community Development Meeting
July 10 at 6:30pm at the Qualla Community Building at 187 Shoal Creek Church Loop opposite the Qualla Fire Dept. This will be a pot-luck supper and reorganization meeting. Paper goods and drinks will be provided. Info: Bobbie Henderson 497-9887 or Maggie Weichel...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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