NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Bill to place Tennessee lands into trust for EBCI passes House, for fourth time
Once again, a bill that would place 76 acres of land containing several Cherokee historic sites in eastern Tennessee in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, H.R. 548, passed the House on Tuesday, Feb. 7 by a unanimous voice vote.
‘Their Hard Rock moment’: Kituwah, LLC and EBCI launch $316 million investment with Sports Illustrated Resorts
Kituwah, LLC will be investing more than $300 million over the next four years in a deal that will see them become part owners and operators of Sports Illustrated Resorts.
Indian Affairs announces Tribal Energy Development Capacity grants
Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland announced on Thursday, Feb. 2 that the Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant Program awarded more than $2.5 million to federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native entities to develop Tribal energy resources.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Unto These Hills” outdoor drama cancelled for 2020 season
The Cherokee Historical Association released the following statement on the afternoon of Monday, May 18 regarding the 2020 production of “Unto These Hills” as well as the opening of the Oconaluftee Indian Village.
Two Cherokee juniors selected to Governor’s School
Cherokee High School juniors Shalyn Barker and Maya Cruz were selected to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School during summer 2020.
Two Cherokee juniors selected to Governor’s School
Cherokee High School juniors Shalyn Barker and Maya Cruz were selected to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School during summer 2020.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Purity of heart motive can bring good accountability desired
Read 1 Peter 3:12, John 9:31
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member is now chair of Swain Board of Elections
Congratulations to newly sworn-in members of the Swain County Board of Elections. Hannah Smith, an attorney and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was appointed chair by Governor Cooper.
COMMENTARY: My most unpopular commentaries
Even in the heat of the final days of an election that will determine who sits in the most powerful seats of tribal government, and referendum questions that will determine one of the most hotly-debated issues on the Qualla Boundary, any push to get out the vote is met with a collective yawn.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Brown battles back from injury for successful season
Basketball great and North Carolina native Michael Jordan once said, “My body could stand the crutches, but my mind couldn’t stand the sideline.”
BASKETBALL: King, Mintz win top conference honors
For the second year in a row, Cherokee has taken home the top post-season honors in girls basketball in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
ON THE SIDELINES: Racism has no place on the court
The other day, my cousin Charity put a post on her Facebook page discussing the poor officiating that she witnessed during a high school basketball playoff game in South Dakota.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Anita Nickole “Chickky” Flippo
Anita Nickole “Chickky” Flippo, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Delbert Carsyle Walk Jr. “JD”
Delbert Carslyle Walk Jr “JD”, age 67, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
OBITUARY: Vivian West Solis
Vivian West Solis, age 59, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Geneva West.
HAPPENINGS
Blood Drive
July 2 from 10am – 2:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Info: Sally Penick 497-6193 ext. 6498
Big Y Community Meeting
The Big Y June community meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 24 at 6pm.
Nomination deadlines extended for Leadership Programs
The Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu dv-i” Adult Leadership Program and the Coulter Regional Leadership Program have extended their deadlines for nominations for their 2014-15 programs to Monday, July 7 at 5pm. Right Path is a 12-month leadership program for EBCI tribal...
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