NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces Spring Grants for 2024
This spring, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 12 spring grants to partners within western North Carolina and beyond. Grants totaled more than $3.1 million and were awarded to projects advancing the Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and neighboring communities.
CCS School Board holds May meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, May 6 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:44pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Memorial Day 2024 – Remember the Fallen
For many of us who have lost family members in the horrors of war, remembrance is not easy, and it is painful.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Anigiduwagi iyunadvnedi (Kituwah Ways) Program launches
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute has announced the launch of a new pilot program for alumni of the Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership Program. Ten Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership Program alumni were selected through an application and interview process to participate in this year-long program, which began in October 2020 and runs through September 2021.
WCU to have in-person commencement ceremonies this spring
After a series of virtual commencement ceremonies due to COVID-19 in 2020, Western Carolina University will resume modified, in-person commencement activities this spring for the class of 2021.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Stimulus paper trail
The business that does my taxes told me I needed to show confirmation letters for the economic stimulus payments I received.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Seeing Red
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services Division has been diligent in providing statistics to let us know how many of us have been infected and affected by COVID-19. They have also made certain that we know where to test, how to vaccinate, and who should vaccinate.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Pray, read and learn…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued…Read Psalm 112; Reread Acts 16:16-34; 2 Corinthians 11:24-33. Everyone has a purpose. Pastor Tim, “How do I find my purpose?” A purpose will be...
COMMENTARY: A supporter of renaming EBCI
I agree that the name ‘Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) doesn’t seem to fit quite right. It’s a thought I’ve had before, and I find the conversation interesting.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Toineeta to wrestle for Queens University
Anthony Toineeta, the most decorated wrestler in Cherokee High School history, is going to the next level.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee participates in Frank Patton Classic
Members of the boys and girls varsity track teams from Cherokee High School participated in the Frank Patton Classic at the Brevard College Track in Brevard on Tuesday, April 11.
Cherokee athletes nominated for WNC Sports Awards
Two athletes and an entire team from Cherokee High School have been nominated in various categories for the 56th Annual WNC Sports Awards.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Garfield Axe-Long (Garfield Henry Long, Junior)
With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you about the passing of Garfield Axe-Long (Garfield Henry Long, Junior) at the age of 55.
OBITUARY: Sandra Darlene Taylor Reagan
Sandra Darlene Taylor Reagan, age 75, of the Painttown Community, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Daniel W. Rattler
Daniel W. Rattler, 87, went to his Heavenly Home on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. A native of Graham County, Daniel was born on April 22, 1935, to the late George Rattler and Hattie Cornsilk Smoker Rattler.
HAPPENINGS
Sixth Annual Fishing Weir Workshop planned for youth
There will be a hands-on, in-the-creek experience designed to explore the ancient stone fishing weir located in Webster (Jackson County). A weir is a shallow dam in the form of a “V” designed to capture fish. The Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River (WATR)...
SonShine Bible Days
June 16-20 at Goose Creek Campground. Ages 5-13 will be from 10am – 3pm daily and ages 14 and up will be from 10am – 7:30pm daily. Cherokee School buses will pick up between 9-10am and drop off between 3-4pm.
Young scientists and volunteers needed to help in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is offering special programs for youth to participate in science and service activities this summer. Salamander Scientists Did you know that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known as the “Salamander Capital of the World”? Join...
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