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
Swain County Schools reopening plan for fall
Following are two PDFs detailing the Swain County Schools Reopening Plan for school this fall.
Cherokee Nation adds 16 bee pollinator homes to heirloom garden
The Cherokee Nation has installed 16 new bee pollinator homes in the tribe’s heirloom garden in Tahlequah as part of a new initiative by First Lady January Hoskin to boost the population of pollinators while improving the environment.
EBCI freshman college students facing challenges amid COVID-19
High school graduations, in whatever form they took, are over and recent graduates are now looking at a whole new set of challenges as they prepare to enter college this fall.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What is your mission?
“Father, I pray that every door that needs to be closed, is closed, that we might know clearly the avenues of the past in which we must walk to fulfill the mission that You’ve given us this year. And Father, in these, may we give You all the Honor and everybody says Amen, Amen, and Amen.” (Continued from last week.)
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member competing in pro motocross
Motorcycle racing, especially motocross, is a seriously demanding sport on all fronts. Isaac Teasdale, an EBCI tribal member from the Snowbird Community, is up to the task and is currently competing in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series.
EBCI invites Swarm to host Lacrosse Camp for youth
For the second consecutive year, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Recreation Department, with support from Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed’s office and the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, has partnered with the Georgia Swarm to bring a lacrosse camp to Cherokee youth.
Several Cherokee runners participate in Glow Run
The Lake J 5K Glow Run/Walk was held Friday night, June 9.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ralph Elliot Burgess
Ralph Elliot Burgess, fondly known as “Bud”, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness. He was 80 years old, born April 12, 1942.
OBITUARY: Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson
Geraldine Sarah Jackson Thompson, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A native of Jackson County, she is the daughter of the late Ed Jackson and Marjorie Arneach Rattler.
OBITUARY: Stephanie Dawn Jones
Stephanie Dawn Jones, 41, of 53 Myers Drive in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her home.
HAPPENINGS
George Lopez to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez's return to series...
Qualla Arts & Crafts Membership/Pot Luck meeting
July 10 at 5pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Members are invited to join them and bring your favorite side dish or dessert. Meat, bread, and drinks will be provided. Members will be voting on applicants from February and July. Info: 497-3103
Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Tahnee Arkansas (flyer)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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