NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
School Board reviews public health vending machines
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held its final meeting of the year this past Monday, Dec. 5.
Chief Sneed: All three Cherokee tribes should have Congressional delegate representation
The Cherokee Nation is seeking a delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives that was promised in the Treaty of New Echota in 1835. Richard G. Sneed, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), thinks that all three federally recognized Cherokee tribes should be represented by a delegate or delegates in Congress.
Taylor has restrictions lifted; trial date confirmed
Former Tribal Council member Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor appeared in his final pre-trial hearing at Cherokee Tribal Court on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee culture at forefront as families homeschool
As families navigate the new landscape of home schooling their children, many Cherokee families are incorporating aspects of the culture into their curriculum.
THANK YOU LETTER: Thanks to Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would like to thank the Yogi Crowe Scholarship committee for their continued support.
Local families face changes, new learning environment with school closures
Local students are in their second week of home learning following statewide and tribal-wide school closures due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A safe place to sleep
We do have homelessness on the Boundary and there are those who are both forced into homelessness and those who are homeless by choice.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God has our hand
We must connect to what Jesus is doing and we will do well. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water. God had his hand even though he began to be distracted by the storm and began to sink. Jesus, with His right hand, held him. Wherever Jesus is, there is safety. Answers are in the Church. You can also be an answer.
COMMENTARY: How about them dawgs…and cats?
As a Tribe, we continue to struggle with pet care. Individually, we love ‘em. Most of the responses we get when we inquire about the thoughts of the public are positive when it comes to ensuring the health and safety of animals on the Qualla Boundary. P
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves place at SMC Tournament
Anthony Toineeta took the championship in the 160lb division and was named a Co-Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at Rosman on Saturday, Jan. 28.
ON THE SIDELINES: Sports are a distraction…and, that’s a good thing
This past Thursday night, I huddled into the Swain County High School gymnasium with about 27,000 other people (or, at least it felt like it) as the Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves took on their arch nemesis – the Maroon Devils.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 70 Swain Co. 51
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Swain County Lady Maroon Devils 70-51 in a game at Swain on Thursday, Jan. 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jessie Marie Walker Howard
Jessie Marie Walker Howard, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late William and Amanda Catt Walker.
OBITUARY: Keith Littlewolfe Armachain
Keith “Littlewolf” Armachain, age 28, of Cherokee, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at his residence of the Yellowhill Community.
OBITUARY: Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix
Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix, age 53, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Haywood County Hospital following a brief illness. He is the son of the late Henderson Leroy Biddix and Nancy Wildcat Biddix.
HAPPENINGS
WNC Youth Entrepreneurship Camp
July 21-24 at the Wolftown Gym. The camp, for kids ages 10-14, gives kids the opportunity to have fun while learning the skills that make business people successful. The first 20 applicants can get a $200 scholarship. The cost of the camp is $250. Info: Sequoyah...
Kylana Sampson Rattler birthday greeting
Painttown Community upcoming events
Clean-up Day, June 21 at 2pm Community Meeting, June 30 at 5:30pm Host Community Club Council, July 7 at 6pm
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