NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
SCOTUS upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
In a 7-2 decision filed on Thursday, June 15, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in the landmark case of Haaland v. Brackeen. Originally approved in 1978, ICWA’s purpose is to keep Indian children within Indian families and communities.
A home of hope: Men’s Residential Support Home opens officially
Men of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will now have a place to come back to on the Qualla Boundary once they leave substance abuse treatment. The Men’s Residential Support Home opened in the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee, N.C. on the afternoon of Monday, June 12.
EBCI launches electronic census
An electronic census is currently being administered for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Section 19 of the EBCI Charter & Governing Document states that a tribal census must be completed every 10 years, but the last one was conducted in 2001.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU: Wolfe family says thanks for support with benefit
The Wolfe family would like to extend a huge thank you for your overwhelming support. The benefit for our sister (Jane Wolfe) was a huge success.
THANK YOU: Wolfe family says thanks for support of benefit
The Wolfe family would like to extend a huge thank you for your overwhelming support. The benefit for our sister (Jane Wolfe) was a huge success.
Pipestem named National Merit semifinalist
Parrish Pipestem, a student at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Okla., has been named a semifinalist in the 66th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Ripple effect
As a person of the male gender, I am probably not the best judge of how to treat women. I think the people who are the best equipped to give instruction on a subject are the ones who live it. But I also believe that there are some basic guidelines of living that allow guys to know how to treat people.
The Wall of Healing: Vietnam War Veteran’s Day
The 58,267 names on the Vietnam Wall in Washington commemorate and memorialize the American warriors who died in the conflict in southeast Asia. Many of its horrors live today in the minds and hearts of those of us who served. Much was lost in that war in addition to the lives of our fighting men and women.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: All need to be asking Him…
“I am doing good because if we get up in the morning time and begin to declare, Lord, I don’t intend to lay my head back down on this pillow until You lead me to somebody that I can lead to You. Amen.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves get big win in season-opener
The Cherokee Braves (1-0) started their 2017 season in style with a big 36-10 win over the North Buncombe Black Hawks (0-1) on a warm, clear night for football on Friday, Aug. 18.
ON THE SIDELINES: Let’s hear a cheer for the cheerleaders
Well, the summer is winding down, and it’s time for fall sports – mainly football for me.
FOOTBALL: Braves open season at North Buncombe on Friday
The Cherokee Braves start their 2017 campaign at North Buncombe on Friday, Aug. 18 at 7:30pm.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joshua Brent “Cubby” Squirrel
Joshua Brent “Cubby” Squirrel, 35, of Cherokee passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Helen Groenewold of Cherokee and the late Joshua Squirrel, Jr.
OBITUARY: Richard Thomas McCoy (Rick)
Richard Thomas McCoy (Rick), age 54, born April 11, 1968, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
OBITUARY: Ben Allen “Ben-Wa” Swayney
Ben Allen “Ben-Wa” Swayney, age 60, passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after an extended illness.
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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