NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee women recognized by State of Tennessee for Kuwohi effort
Two Cherokee women spearheading an effort to restore the name of Kuwohi to an area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been recognized by the State of Tennessee.
SCC partners with Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority to fill essential training needs
Like many healthcare systems and facilities across the country, the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has a tremendous need for trained and skilled professionals – particularly Certified Medical Assistants.
EBCI Attorney General seeks removal of the constitution referendum question
On Thursday, April 20, the Constitution Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held its regular weekly meeting at the EOC building. In attendance were Lloyd Arneach Jr., chairperson of the committee, and Beloved Woman Carmaleta Monteith, who serves on the committee and is a representative of the Community Club Council (Yellowhill). Others in attendance were Ernest Tiger (vice chairperson of the Community Club Council), Virginia Johnson (Yellowhill Community Club representative), Judge Barbara “Sunshine” Parker, EBCI Attorney General Michael McConnell, Hannah Smith, Bonnie Claxton, Tammy Jackson, and Big Cove Tribal Council Rep. Teresa McCoy.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FEATURE: Lambert represents Tribe, Indian Country at DNC
The stage and spotlight are nothing new to Cece Lambert.
CHS senior selected as HOSA regional rep.
Shay Barker, a senior at Cherokee High School, has been selected to serve as the 2020-21 North Carolina Western Region representative for HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). In her position, she will represent the western North Carolina counties of Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, and Transylvania.
NSF grant will aid WCU in preserving several biological collections
Tucked away in a small room in Western Carolina University’s Stillwell Building is the university’s herbarium, which consists of roughly 36,500 plant specimens, mostly from the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Party affiliation
In recent years, a number of us have been doing voter registration in Cherokee for county, state and national elections with more success in some years than others. It is very important that Cherokees vote in these elections as what happens in the county, Raleigh and Washington directly impacts enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
COMMENTARY: Cultural Preservation
From language to artifacts, we say that the preservation of our ancestry is a high priority. We say.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What’s needed is all of each of us.
The Lord has placed in my heart for the year 2022 that this shall be a year of soul-winning for this church.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves top Mustangs in tight game
Byron Locust, Braves senior lineman, has a knack for getting a sack at just the right moment.
ON THE SIDELINES: Quit downing Indian kids, lift them up
While On the Sidelines is a sports column, as we know, many times sports-related issues go beyond the boundaries of the field. This week I’m going to tackle the issue of American Indian students going to college – and graduating.
FOOTBALL: Braves blank Blues 34-0
The Cherokee Braves (3-0) put up 508 total yards of offense as they shut out the Asheville School Blues 34-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Edwin George
Edwin George, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Lawrence “Eddie” Hill
Lawrence “Eddie” Hill, 65, of the Big Cove Community passed away at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones Monday, June 27, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Jesse and Yonnie Watty Hill.
OBITUARY: Natasha Leigh Martin
Natasha Leigh Martin, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
HAPPENINGS
Arrangements for Tahnee Arkansas
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 1 from 5-12pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The viewing will be on Wednesday, July 2 from 1-1:30pm at the Mormon Church, and the funeral services will follow at 2pm. Burial will be by the family home.
Vacation Bible School
July 7-11 from 6:30-8:15pm each evening at the Cherokee Wesleyan Church. Children of all ages are invited for a week of Bible stories, crafts, games, skits and snacks with the theme “Sail with Jesus”. Info: Pastor Patricia Crockett 586-5453
Seeking Contestants for the 2014 Teen, Junior and Little Miss Cherokee Pageants
Application packets for the Teen, Junior and Little Miss Cherokee 2014 pageants are now available at the Cherokee Visitors Center (498 Tsali Blvd.) and the Cherokee EOC (282 Seven Clans Ln). Applicants must be EBCI tribal members and; Teen Miss –Must be a female...
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