NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI/Shawnee effort to remove state tribes from NCAI thwarted
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, along with the Shawnee Tribe, sought a constitutional amendment for the NCAI (National Congress of American Indians) that would bar state-recognized tribes from voting membership.
Cherokee, most of western N.C. in a severe drought
Water levels are way down in the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee, N.C. – a scene playing out throughout the State of North Carolina due to the worst drought in six years.
Cherokee honors those who served
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held an event honoring veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Don’t talk, just act”: Cherokee High School holds modified graduation
With the motto of “Don’t talk, just act. Don’t say, just show. Don’t promise, just prove”; the Cherokee High School (CHS) Class of 2020 walked across the stage and received their diplomas in a modified graduation on the afternoon of Thursday, May 28.
Cherokee Middle School 8th Grade Promotion List
Cherokee Middle School 8th Grade Promotion List
Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program announces 2020-2021 Fellows
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program is a year-long fellowship for EBCI undergraduate students.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Be healed and made whole…
We should not be afraid of any virus when Jesus resides within our hearts. God is still God. He is to be everything to us. He knows every language. God is a “whole” God, and He is our Creator. He already knows each of us inside and out and nothing can be hidden from Him.
COMMENTARY: Longer terms would mean better governance.
I know. I get the immediate negative response when I bring up making Tribal Council seats four years instead of two.
StrongHearts addresses Native American Heritage Month
In November, National Native American Heritage Month raises awareness about our history, our present-day struggles and our hope for the future. The histories of Native peoples should never be forgotten and that’s why it’s vital that we remember and share our histories not only in November but also all year.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Lady Braves win Asheville Cross Country Classic
The Cherokee Lady Braves varsity cross country team took first place out of three teams at the Asheville Cross Country Classic at Asheville Christian Academy on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Over 800 participate in Cherokee Harvest race
The annual Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon and 5K event was held on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1.
ON THE SIDELINES: Column is transitioning to a community-wide piece
This will be the last “On the Sidelines” column, but it will not be the last column I write…I’m transitioning it from a sports only column to one that covers the entire community.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Michelle Annette (Mathis) Wilnoty
Michelle Annette (Mathis) Wilnoty, 54, of Anne Arundel Co. Maryland and previously of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the University of Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.
HAPPENINGS
Indians in Sobriety Campout
May 15-18 at the KOA Campground. Registration begins May 15 at 12pm. Registration is $45/person and includes a campsite and meals for Friday and Saturday. Activities include talking circles, campfire meeting, sobriety walk, sobriety powwow, AA speakers and a lot...
Girls sought for NAYO tournament team
Looking for girls 7 and 8 to play softball in the upcoming NAYO Tournament July 18-19 in Cherokee. If you’re interested, contact Carrah Swimmer 788-2099 or Carrah.swimmer@ymail.com
NPS hosting Birds of Prey Program
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is teaming up with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a third year to present a special program, Birds of Prey, at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room on Friday, May 9. Michael Skinner, Executive Director of the Balsam Mountain Trust,...
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