NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Sexual Assault Awareness Walk held in Cherokee
On the morning of April 3 beginning at the Water Beetle Stage of the Cherokee Welcome Center, the Office of the Principal Chief and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Domestic Violence-Sexual Assault Program (DVSA) held a joint Sexual Assault Awareness event and walk in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event was called Agwohiyu, meaning “I Believe.”
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approves resolution opposing construction at Moccasin Bend
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) has passed a resolution opposing new construction at a Tennessee site that is historically and culturally significant to Cherokee people. Res. No. 175 (2024) was passed unanimously during the regular Dinilawigi session on Thursday, April 4.
EBCI voices support for Wounded Knee legislation
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is standing in support of federal legislation that will protect a sacred site in South Dakota.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital honors outstanding employees
Cherokee Indian Hospital honored its outstanding employees at its annual awards ceremony, held virtually this year, on Tuesday, April 6, and two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians took the top honors.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Why tip?
I’m a server at a restaurant and get frustrated when Native customers don’t tip.
Firehouse Subs opening location in Cherokee
Firehouse Subs is opening a new location in Cherokee in Saunooke Village at 17 Big Cove Road, making it the first Firehouse Subs in Indian Country.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Ceremonial Grounds ghosts
This month is the month that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has announced the closure of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, affectionately known by many as the Cherokee Ceremonial Grounds.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Shall we look deeper?
All people who are walking with the Lord, can do so, because the Truth is, we are all still on a journey of growing together. Amen?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Life is good, for God is good
Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8,11; 2 Corinthians 9:10; 10:1-5; Matthew 24:37-47
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Don’t mention “the game” to the Braves
I implore everyone to treat the members of the Cherokee Braves football team the same this week as if it were just any other week.
FOOTBALL: Braves double Black Knights in key conference win
On paper, the offensive output by Cherokee and Robbinsville was just about identical.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee hosts Conference Championship
Cherokee High School played host to the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school and high school cross country championship on the beautiful, fall afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 18.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Annabelle Watty Valdez
Annabelle Watty Valdez, age 70, also known as our Litty Bitty Mamaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann
Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann died at Cherokee Indian Hospital in the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
OBITUARY: Raymond Eugene Jones
Raymond Eugene Jones went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Skate Jam flyer
Gaither Homecoming to return to WCU for September concert
CULLOWHEE – The Gaither Homecoming Tour will bring a full evening of entertainment and music to Western Carolina University’s Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The award-winning gospel band featuring Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David...
Belly dancing workshop to be held at WCU
A belly dancing workshop led by Lisa Zahiya will be held in the Illusions Room of the A.K. Hinds University Center from 5:30-7:30pm on Wednesday, July 9.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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