NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Other tribes join EBCI in opposition to Congressional route for federal recognition
Several other federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations have joined with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to oppose groups seeking federal recognition as an Indian tribe through Congressional means.
Council to hold hearing regarding denied candidacy in 2019 election
Tribal Council will soon hold a hearing regarding a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) who was denied candidacy for tribal office.
Council approves personnel powers for Chief of Police
The Chief of Police of the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) now has more authority over personnel matters due to changes made to Cherokee Code Section 96-11. Tribal Council passed Ordinance No. 144 (2022) during its regular session on Thursday, March 3 that amends language in the Code regarding officers and employees under the CIPD.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Beloved Women Committee develops guidelines for titles
The Beloved Women Committee has been hard at work, since its establishment last April, developing guidelines and procedures for the selection of Beloved Women and Men among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Pipestem named a Running Strong Dreamstarter
Parrish Pipestem, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is one of 10 people to receive a 2019-20 Dreamstarter grant from the Running Strong for American Indian Youth program. His dream of opening Pipestem Reselling and Investments is now one step closer.
Qualla Boundary Historical Society update
The Qualla Boundary Historical Society was formed on March 27, 2014 at the Qualla Boundary Public Library with many interested people attending and joining.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus is coming back
“If you look at any of the news broadcasts today, you will see there are already people here who are calling ‘good’ things as being ‘evil’, many of those doing this actually are also calling ‘evil’ things, ‘good,’ related Rev. Melton.
EDITORIAL: Support responsible businesses
The health of our community – socially, physically, economically – is at least partially dependent on the business community.
COMMENTARY: Why I Vote
I vote because it gives me a voice in the quality of life for my family now and into the future.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: CMS Boys win four-school meet
The Cherokee Middle School track teams hosted Swain Middle, Andrews Middle and Rosman Middle in a meet on Monday, March 21. The Braves won the boys team event with a score of 75, and the Lady Braves took third with a score of 42. Girls Team Scores: 1 – Swain...
FOOTBALL: Panther commits to Carson-Newman
Kennan Panther, Braves senior linebacker, announced on Tuesday, March 22 that he has committed to play football this fall at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City.
ON THE SIDELINES: All-Star games promote camaraderie, fun
You could tell from the moment they took the court for warm-ups that the boys West vs. Midwest All-Star game was going to be a fun one.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: William Jesse Lee Dover Sr.
William Jesse Lee Dover Sr. 73, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 25, 2021.
OBITUARY: William Lossie
William Lossie, 84, went home to his Heavenly home on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Tsali Care after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Suzanne Agnes Adams
Suzanne Agnes Adams, 72, of the Snowbird Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Nantahala-Pisgah National Forests planning Open House Set for May 1
EBCI tribal members and others will have a chance to comment on the future management of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests during an open house scheduled for May 1. The open house will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the Acquoni Exposition Center, 1501 Acquoni Road...
How to get a Cherokee Youth Work Permit
To all youth and their parents and guardians: Are you 14 to 17 years old? Are you planning to get a job this summer? Now you can get a Cherokee Youth Work Permit for your summer job! Here’s how it works: ALL youth 14-17 years old MUST complete a Cherokee Youth Work...
Waterfall Hike with Friends’ Classic Hikes of the Smokies
Friends of the Smokies and hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead a hike on Tuesday, May 13 on the next Classic Hike of the Smokies to Ramsey Cascades, the tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Hikers will enjoy a strenuous...
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