NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
A home of hope: Men’s Residential Support Home opens officially
Men of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will now have a place to come back to on the Qualla Boundary once they leave substance abuse treatment. The Men’s Residential Support Home opened in the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee, N.C. on the afternoon of Monday, June 12.
EBCI launches electronic census
An electronic census is currently being administered for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Section 19 of the EBCI Charter & Governing Document states that a tribal census must be completed every 10 years, but the last one was conducted in 2001.
Three tribes, one people: Cherokees honor unity at Kituwah
“We’re still here” was the message as members of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes gathered at Kituwah – the Mother Town of the Cherokee. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) gathered at Kituwah for the Kituwah Celebration on the evening of Friday, June 9.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Late Cherokee artist to be featured at Gilcrease Museum
The innovative artistry and work of the late Shan Goshorn will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Okla.
Cherokee High School 2019-20 Academic Awards
Following are the academic awards given by Cherokee High School for the 2019-20 year:
Remember the Remained riders to tour area Cherokee sites
The 2020 Remember the Removal riders were disappointed when the event, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears from Georgia to Oklahoma, was cancelled last month due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Thirsty? Come and drink…
“Thirsty? Anyone who is thirsty may come to Me!” Jesus shouted to the crowds on the last day of the Feast. “Anyone who believes in Me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart,’” (John 7:37-38) (NLT).
COMMENTARY: “A Call to Arms”
Let me first say welcome to all our veterans from every branch of service, and a heartfelt welcome to your families, and friends and all those who have come from near and far to honor veterans on this day.
COMMENTARY: Longer terms are not enough
Four-year terms for our elected officials are the best solutions for the long-term health of our Tribe (please see last week’s commentary), but it should be done in conjunction with two other missing tenants in our law.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves 71 Andrews 66
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Andrews Wildcats 71-66 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Friday, Jan. 13.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 83 Andrews 52
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Andrews Lady Wildcats 83-52 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Friday, Jan. 13.
ON THE SIDELINES: Specialized sports participation trending among youth
Jim Thorpe, a member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, was once dubbed the “greatest athlete in the world” by King Gustav V of Sweden.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Austin Cain Ross
Austin Cain Ross went to his heavenly home too soon on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the age of 24.
OBITUARY: Katie Marlene Reed
Katie Marlene Reed, age 53, of Haywood County, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 16, 2022.
OBITUARY: George Steffen Beck
George Steffen Beck, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. He was the son of Niels K. and Anna Louise Beck who were Danish immigrants, that married in Racine, Wisc.
HAPPENINGS
Volunteers sought for breeding bird survey
A partnership of organizations is seeking volunteers for the fifth year of a volunteer breeding bird monitoring and education program that will be conducted this spring and summer at two early-successional habitat sites along the Little Tennessee River. The program is...
Cherokee One Feather celebration, birthday, and memorial ad rates/sizes
Harrah’s Cherokee to attempt to break world record
Harrah's Cherokee will attempt to assemble the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators in the world. The first 1,400 ticket holders for the finale of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition will receive a complimentary full Elvis costume, or guests are also...
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