NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee celebrates Earth Week
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) celebrated Earth Week (April 17-22) with several events on and around the Qualla Boundary encouraging knowledge of environmental and wildlife issues.
“We’re not going to lose it.”: Walk highlights Cherokee Speakers and language-learning
“We’re not going to lose it. We’re not,” Bo Lossiah, New Kituwah Academy curriculum and instruction supervisor, told a crowd gathered following the Annual Cherokee Speakers Walk of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
“An experience for the ages”: 407 Project holds latest groundbreaking
The next piece is in place for the 407: Gateway to Adventure project in Sevier County, Tennessee. Smoky Gap is the name of the newest attraction to the property owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. It is set to be completed by 2025, and an official groundbreaking was held on site on the morning of Tuesday, April 11.
2026 4th of July Powwow
Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“EBCI Strong” shirts making a statement and helping local food pantries
One Cherokee business is making t-shirts that are making a positive statement and helping local food pantries during the quarantine time of COVID-19.
Red Cross partnering with Wolftown Community Club on Blood Drive
Amid closures and cancellations due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), blood donations in the region have declined dramatically.
Dig it! Gardening begins for Cherokee people despite COVID-19
With spring here, gardens will start popping up all over tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Event planning in the COVID-19 universe
I would like to comment on our recent survey question about conducting public events during the resurgence of the coronavirus. There are mixed emotions in our community about the cancellation of a full-blown Cherokee Indian Fair. It is the second year in a row, after decades of fall festivals, that we have had to close one of our most anticipated events.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 69 North Henderson 44
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the North Henderson Lady Knights 69-44 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Dec. 17.
FOOTBALL: Four Braves named All-Conference
Four members of the Cherokee Braves 2016 varsity football team have been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference team.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee participates in Reindeer Games
Members of the Cherokee H.S. track teams participated in the 10th Annual Reindeer Games held at Polk Co. High School Track in Columbus on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Shirley Swayney Cloer
Shirley Swayney Cloer, 67, of Bryson City, left this world for a better place Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late David and Katie Swayney.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Place your Father’s Day ads now
WCU offering nature photography course in Asheville
A five-week course, “Nature Photography In-Depth,” will be offered in Asheville by Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education.
Big Y Community Roadside clean-up
May 31 at 9am at the Big Y Community Building. Lunch will be provided after the clean-up.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Call
(828) 359-6262
Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
Hours
Mon – Fri • 7:45am – 4:30pm








