NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
The Ela Dam: A complicated but crucial journey ahead
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session on June 11 to hear from community members and environmental organizations regarding issues surrounding the Ela Dam and the possibility of its removal.
Cherokee Bottled Water launches special edition canned water
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce has announced the launch of a special edition of Cherokee Bottled Water in a new, eco-friendly can form, called Cherokee Water ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ just in time for summer.
EBCI Division of Commerce announces temporary closure and major upgrades to downtown Splash Pad
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce has announced an exciting project aimed at revitalizing the popular splash pad area concept in downtown Cherokee, N.C.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: IIM accounts earn higher interest
Why does my IIM account pay so much higher interest than my bank account? Isn’t it basically the same thing?
WCU honors former scholar Thomas Belt with doctorate of humane letters
Western Carolina University Board of Trustees awarded Cherokee scholar Thomas Belt with its highest honorary degree, doctorate of humane letters, as part of its commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 15.
69th Annual Cherokee National Holiday to be hybrid of virtual, in-person events
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. has announced that the 69th Annual Cherokee National Holiday will be a hybrid celebration featuring both virtual and limited, smaller-scale in-person events.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Support gaining to reclaim Kuwohi name for Clingman’s Dome area; as it should
Two Cherokee women are leading the fight to reclaim the original name for an area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park currently known as Clingman’s Dome.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Church, Be the salt of the Earth
“Father, we thank You today for the Word. I thank You Lord for Your Ability to heal the waters, the Ability to fix a barren land.
COMMENTARY: Second-class citizens?
There is an ongoing debate on how tribal members will be allowed to vote. There are some that say a member shouldn’t even have a right to vote unless they live on the Qualla Boundary.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
FOOTBALL: Braves top Andrews on road to stay unbeaten
Scoring was a team effort for Cherokee as they improved to 8-0 on the season with a road win at Andrews (1-8) on Friday, Oct. 13.
Local roller derby team to host ‘Day of Skating Dead’ Invitational
The ghosts and ghouls will be rolling out for blood at the next event hosted by local roller derby team Smoky Mountain Roller Girls for the Day of the Skating Dead Invitational on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Swain County Recreation Center located on Deep Creek Road.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY – Nevada “Vadie” Serenity Bone
Nevada transitioned from this life on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the age of 39.
OBITUARY: Andreanne Rose Catt
Andreanne Rose Catt, a daughter of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Sicangu Lakota Nation. Daughter of the late Rochelle Rae Walking Eagle and Boyd Andrew Catt (Andrew Iron Shell). Andreanne was born during a fierce summer storm that knocked the lights out...
OBITUARY: Adriana Nicole Garcilita
Adriana Nicole Garcilita, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee 4-H Archery Club summer schedule
The Cherokee 4-H Archery Club will continue to meet through the summer at the indoor range located in the old Cherokee High School at 5:30pm on the following dates: July 1, 15, and 29; Aug. 12 and 26.
Museum to offer Summer Institute for educators
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer the Cherokee History and Culture Institute for educators on July 14-19. The goal of the Institute is to provide accurate information about the Cherokees (and other American Indians,) resources, and to provide connections...
Volunteer flyer for Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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