NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council declines to read Principal Chief’s ordinance
During the Orders of the Day at the beginning of Thursday’s (Jan. 12) Tribal Council session, Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed presented a question to the Council.
Tribe to seek North Carolina law changes on state income tax, cannabis issues
With the passage of two pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12, Tribal Council has authorized EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) officials to work with North Carolina lawmakers regarding cannabis issues and the state income taxation of EBCI tribal members.
Council approves changes to allowable evidence in Tribal child custody cases
Tribal Council approved legislation that will allow evidence of past child or family violence when dealing with child custody cases.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
High School Equivalency program at SCC celebrates a new class of graduates
Dressed in a royal blue cap and gown, with a glowing Christmas tree behind her and a smile from ear to ear, Emma Hull received one of her greatest gifts of the year: new opportunity.
Christmas dinner in the Smokies
Merry Christmas!! This time of year is always my favorite. I love the lights, the songs, and the festivities, but I love the food more!
WCU graduate student working to translate Cherokee language from native newspaper
Constance Owl’s master’s degree thesis is more than a means to a graduate degree in American history. It’s a portal to understanding, and perhaps saving, a disappearing language.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: My experience with gaslighting
A common technique of abusers, dictators, narcissists and cult leaders alike, “gaslighting” is an abuse tactic in which a person gains power by making a victim question reality. Abusers refuse responsibility for any wrongdoing and instead blame their victim. It is often difficult for victims to recognize the abuse.
COMMENTARY: Supports smoking ban for Cherokee casinos
In May, a group of enrolled EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) members submitted an ordinance change to Tribal Council which will ban smoking on the gaming floors of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Valley River Casino Resort.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Toys for Tots coordinator seeking building use donation
I am the Toys For Tots (TFT) coordinator for Macon, Jackson, Swain counties in North Carolina and Rabun, Ga.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Big fourth quarter propels Braves over Robbinsville
After falling behind 18-12 at the end of third quarter, the Cherokee Braves (6-4, 3-2 in Smoky Mountain Conference) roared back with 13 points in the final quarter to topple Robbinsville 25-18.
FOOTBALL: Evans leads Braves over Andrews on drizzly night
The cold, drizzly rain fell intermittently throughout the game, but there was no stopping Isaiah Evans on the night of Friday, Oct. 21.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert wins Conference title
Darius Lambert, a sophomore member of the Cherokee Braves cross country team, ran a very fast first mile and never looked back as he took the conference title, winning by over 24 seconds, on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Anderson Wildcat Jr.
Anderson Wildcat Jr. “Junior”, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. He was a member of the Wolfetown Stickball Team.
OBITUARY: Jim Allison
Jim Allison, 74, of the Wolfetown Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.
OBITUARY: Tosha Lynn McCarter
Tosha Lynn McCarter, 35 of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week – week of May 15
Cherokee High School Athletic Banquet
May 23 at 6pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. In addition to the regular awards, a special ceremony will be conducted to officially retire the jerseys of Rod Cooper and the late John Davis. All friends, family, former coaches and teammates are invited...
2014 Cherokee Pow Wows planned
“Growing Ones” Youth Pow Wow. May 23-25 at Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Grand entries – Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, Sunday at 1pm. Head Dance Judge: Will Tushka. MC: Ric Bird. Arena Director: Keith Sharphead. Host Northern Drum: Birdtown Crossing. ...
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