NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
SCOTUS upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
In a 7-2 decision filed on Thursday, June 15, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in the landmark case of Haaland v. Brackeen. Originally approved in 1978, ICWA’s purpose is to keep Indian children within Indian families and communities.
A home of hope: Men’s Residential Support Home opens officially
Men of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will now have a place to come back to on the Qualla Boundary once they leave substance abuse treatment. The Men’s Residential Support Home opened in the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee, N.C. on the afternoon of Monday, June 12.
EBCI launches electronic census
An electronic census is currently being administered for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Section 19 of the EBCI Charter & Governing Document states that a tribal census must be completed every 10 years, but the last one was conducted in 2001.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU LETTER: Thanks to Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would like to thank the Yogi Crowe Scholarship committee for their continued support.
Local families face changes, new learning environment with school closures
Local students are in their second week of home learning following statewide and tribal-wide school closures due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Cherokee Middle School Honor Rolls – 3rd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Rolls – 3rd Quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Perry Shell exhibits leadership excellence
By LEW HARDING Many of us live our entire lives without the privilege of serving with a great leader. I am not one of those. In my 42 years back in my hometown of Cherokee, I have been blessed to know, watch, serve with, and be mentored by extraordinary leaders...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Our relationship with God
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read 2 Timothy 3:1-7; John 14:26 The Church “in having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” The Church is being built...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The finish line approaches…
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Hebrews 11:32-35, 36-40 (the Faith chapter) Not all of these believers received every part of their promise. What promise did they receive? Verse 40 is the...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lossiah signs to play at Warren Wilson College
Lady Brave alumnus Le Le Lossiah plans to continue her basketball career as an Owl at Warren Wilson College in Asheville.
ON THE SIDELINES: Winners focus on winning
Michael Phelps cruised to his 20th Olympic Gold Medal on Tuesday, Aug. 9 with a win in the 200M Butterfly event.
Cherokee Youth Football 2016 schedule
Cherokee Youth Football 2016 schedule
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Delbert Carsyle Walk Jr. “JD”
Delbert Carslyle Walk Jr “JD”, age 67, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
OBITUARY: Vivian West Solis
Vivian West Solis, age 59, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Geneva West.
OBITUARY: Ronnie Steven Swisher
Ronnie Steven Swisher passed away on Friday, Feb. 4.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Summer Day Camp information
Summer Day Camps will be held at Birdtown, Painttown, and Big Cove Rec. Centers. Ages 5-13. Cost is $300 for 10 weeks. $50 deposit now, $250 by June 2. Applications can be picked up at the three centers. First 50 children at Birdtown and Painttown and first 20 at...
Indian Taco Fundraiser
May 1 at the Yellowhill Community Center. Orders must be placed by 9am on May 1. All proceeds will go to support the Cherokee High School Class of 2015 and fund this year’s junior-senior prom, The Great Gatsby. Delivery on request for orders of four or more. Call...
Fundraiser
May 5 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Frybread and chili $6, taco/drink $7. Delivery, call 736-2944
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