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EBCI Government Explained: Land surveys

EBCI Government Explained: Land surveys

Land surveying is covered in the law of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in Cherokee Code Chapter 102.  Sec. 102-1(a) states the intent, “To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the members of the Tribe, this chapter is written with the intent of improving the accuracy and consistency of land surveying and mapping activities, and land records, addressing the territory of the Tribe.”

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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

Tafoya receives prestigious art award

Tafoya receives prestigious art award

Rhiannon Skye Tafoya has been named one of 10 recipients of the LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artist Award given by the Native Arts + Cultures Foundation (NACF).  Tafoya, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with Santa Clara Pueblo heritage, is a multi-medium visual artist who has a love of basketry. 

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Previously unseen photo of Charles George donated to Post

Previously unseen photo of Charles George donated to Post

A new photo of PFC Charles George, Medal of Honor recipient, has surfaced.  The photo, which shows PFC George with his unit during the Korean War, was donated to the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 for its museum during a meeting at Post Headquarters in Cherokee, N.C. on the evening of Monday, Aug. 18.

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“Moving Forward, Standing Strong”: EBCI to host ATALM Conference in October

“Moving Forward, Standing Strong”: EBCI to host ATALM Conference in October

Over 1,500 people working in the field of tribal archives, libraries, and museums will convene in Cherokee in two months for a conference with the slogan of “Moving Forward, Standing Strong”.  The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to host the annual conference of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C. on Oct. 7-9. 

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OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

THE GOOD STUFF: The shadows are coming back

THE GOOD STUFF: The shadows are coming back

Nashoba Tushka jaunted into the end zone during a game at Ray Kinsland Memorial Stadium on Thursday evening.  As I looked at the photo during a break and saw the silhouettes of people past the end zone – people covered in shadows, long shadows, I knew that autumn was on the way. The shadows are coming back.

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COMMENTARY: How a pronoun may impact tribal elections

COMMENTARY: How a pronoun may impact tribal elections

When we started discussing the possibility of having debates among the candidates, one of our stated goals was to turn down the volume of the rhetoric and have the candidates’ voices heard. I think we have done a fair job of doing that over the past decade and a half of tribal elections.

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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

SOFTBALL: Lossie signs with Montreat College

SOFTBALL: Lossie signs with Montreat College

Amila Lossie, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a senior member of the Tsalagi Anata Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Lady Braves) varsity softball team, signed a letter to intent to play collegiately for Montreat College during an event held at the Charles George Memorial Arena in Cherokee, N.C. on the morning of Monday, March 24.

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OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ

OBITUARY: Ramona Lossie

OBITUARY: Ramona Lossie

Ramona Lossie, beloved, mother, sister, and esteemed Cherokee basket maker, passed away on Aug. 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, Ramona devoted her life to preserving and teaching the art of Cherokee basketry.

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OBITUARY: Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy)

OBITUARY: Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy)

Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy), 77, of the Birdtown Community, took the hand of Jesus to walk on the streets of Gold Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Bell) Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...

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