NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up
Medical cannabis is in the works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and will be dispensed in 2023. Qualla is the corporation set up to run the business for the Tribe, and the dispensary will be located at a building known to many on the Qualla Boundary – the old Tribal Bingo Building.
Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Cherokee; EBCI, U.S. Forest Service sign stewardship agreements
This year’s Capitol Christmas came to Cherokee, N.C. on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 6, and the event saw the signing of two landmarks agreements between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the U.S. Forest Service.
Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported that the wildfire near Chilhowee Lake is currently 90 percent contained. Incident Commander Erik Newell coordinated wildland firefighter response to the wildfire which is estimated to be approximately 40 acres in size and is located on the western boundary of the park along Highway 129 near mile marker 4.5.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Siweumptewa represented two tribes during her reign
Destiny Siweumptewa was crowned the 2018-19 Junior Miss Cherokee during last year’s Cherokee Indian Fair. This past year has been an exciting ride filled with new experiences and learning opportunities while representing not only the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians but also another part of her heritage – the Hopi Tribe of Arizona.
Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership program honors participants
The 2019 Duyugodv’i Right Path Adult Leadership program cohort members completed the year-long program on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Park Volunteer receives Regional Recognition
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced on Thursday, Sept. 26 that dedicated Park Volunteer, Jim Goddard, has won the National Park Service Southeast Regional Hartzog Award for Enduring Service.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Community member thankful for vaccine rollout
As both a tribal employee and the spouse of an enrolled member, I got my second dose of the COVID vaccine at the Cherokee Hospital on Tuesday, April 6.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Touch him, touch his heart
Read out loud, study, and meditate slowly over, John 6:48-69; asking Him to reveal His answers to any of the questions that come to mind.
COMMENTARY: Sports pages
The NCAA Championship game is over. In my opinion that game was actually the Final Four game between UCLA and Gonzaga which went to OT and was won by the ‘Zags on a 30-foot bank shot three pointer.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Attitude plays a pivotal role in sports
As I start this year’s columns on sports, I want to cover one pivotal aspect that particularly hits home in high school sports – attitude.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP Championship
In what will be the biggest week-and-a-half of poker guarantees in the casino’s history, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is setting the stage to wrap up the 2015-16 WSOP (World Series of Poker) Circuit Season and begin the 2016-17 Season.
WRESTLING: Cherokee Life Recreation hosts John Hohmann Clinic
The Cherokee Life Recreation held a wrestling clinic last week at the Wolfetown Gym with John Hohmann, an Olympic wrestling coach with an extensive resume and background in the sport.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Retha Cook Orr
Retha Cook Orr, age 75, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Sam Tiger Sr.
Sam Tiger, Sr., 71, of Cherokee and formerly of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away following an extended illness while resting in his home in Cherokee. Sam was born to Tom and Hannah (Mitchelle) Tiger and raised in Oklahoma City and was member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
OBITUARY: Martine “Mondo” Bird
Martine “Mondo” Bird, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 at his residence. He is the son of the late Rachel Bird.
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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