NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI, Caesar’s partner for a casino in Virginia
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has partnered with Caesar’s Entertainment on a new $650 million casino that is being called Caesar’s Virginia.
Franklin man gets life in prison after admitting to killing infant son
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said a Franklin man will serve life in prison after admitting on Wednesday, Aug. 10 in Macon County Superior Court to killing his infant son.
Secretary Haaland announces members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names
On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (Aug. 9), Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names, a federal advisory group to help identify and recommend changes to derogatory terms still in use for places throughout the country.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Signs at entrances to Qualla Boundary to honor Eddie Swimmer
The first World Champion Hoop Dancer lives in the Big Cove Community and is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Now, the thousands of people who come onto the Qualla Boundary each year will know that fact as well.
EBCI member realizes dream of being a published author
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle sat alone in the bleachers. She stared at her phone screen, squeaking basketball shoes acting as white noise in the background.
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade set for Tuesday, Oct. 8
The Cherokee Indian Fair Parade will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The choice is of and by the people
Read Isaiah 45:1-25 (God’s Declaration of His Anointing of Cyrus, Concerning Israel)
COMMENTARY: In no uncertain terms
Just a few years ago, a constitution for our Tribe was a hot topic. Most of the discussion revolved around the idea that a constitution was desperately needed, and the only real debate was what it was going to look like.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Anger with boundaries of forgiveness
We must each learn how to best deal with the volatile emotion of anger which can arise in just our daily living together on this Earth.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Panther wins archery state title
She may be small in stature, but don’t let that fool you when Nevayah Panther picks up a bow.
McMillan, Stamper take top athlete honors
Cherokee seniors Jason McMillan and Bree Stamper took top honors at the annual Cherokee High School Athletic Awards Banquet held at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Tuesday, May 24.
Cornhole League Championships of Bags to be streamed on ESPN3
The American Cornhole League’s 2016 Championships of Bags (COBS 2016) Main Events hosted by Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will be viewable live on ESPN3.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith
Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital.
OBITUARY: Cinda Justine Taylor
Cinda Justine Taylor, 33, of Cherokee, loving mother whose kids meant everything to her, took her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, Aug, 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Garfield “Ronald” Lambert
Garfield “Ronald” Lambert born June 14, 1939 to the late Herman and Amanda (George) Lambert, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Seeking EBCI graduation photos
If you are or know of an EBCI tribal member graduating from high school who doesn't live in the immediate western North Carolina area, we'd like to have their graduation photo and name sent to us for inclusion in an EBCI graduate section for the May 29 issue. We are...
Personnel Policy Review Committee canvassing tribal employees
Per the EBCI HR Department: The Personnel Policy Review Committee is canvassing Tribal Employees for feedback regarding the E.B.C.I Personnel Policy; employees may use this opportunity to suggest changes to the existing policy. Attached is a blank employee comment...
Mountain Heritage Day arts and crafts show accepting vendor applications
CULLOWHEE - Artists and craftspeople are being sought to participate in the 40th annual Mountain Heritage Day, Western Carolina University's annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian culture. Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, on the WCU...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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