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
Original artist giving Sequoyah statue a facelift
Chisel in hand, a noted sculptor and artist climbed atop a piece that was dedicated in Cherokee nearly 30 years ago.
One step at a time: How dancing is saving JaTanna Feather’s life
JaTanna Feather takes a long look at her dancers. A few dozen pairs of feet bounce off the stage at the fairgrounds.
Indian Fair Parade Grand Marshals to be EBCI dancers
For over 11,000 years, Cherokee feet have danced on the ground of the mountains in western North Carolina.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: As you travel, make time to visit Cherokee sites
As you travel on spring or summer trips, try to make a little time for side trips to some of the numerous Cherokee historical sites around the southeastern United States.
COMMENTARY: Blog to empower Indigenous voices
I started a blog. Ironic really, for a person like me who spent so many years bottling up emotions, stuffing those feelings way down deep and being so cautious as to not let my face give away to what was going on.
COMMENTARY: Going to extremes
We live in a chaotic society. It seems like there is a prevalent split between two very different life philosophies in America.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee players attend WNC Sports Awards Banquet
The Mountain Amateur Athletic Club held the 55th WNC Sports Awards Banquet at the OMNI Grove Park Inn in Asheville on Sunday, May 15 where the Cherokee Braves basketball team and three individual members of the Braves and Lady Braves were nominated for awards as the best athletes in western North Carolina.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts 1A West Regional
Cherokee High School hosted the 1A West Regional Track & Field Championship on Saturday, May 14.
BASKETBALL: McMillan signs with Western Carolina
Jason McMillan, Braves senior point guard, will continue his basketball career this fall at Western Carolina University.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Jane Walkingstick Taylor
Mary Jane Walkingstick Taylor, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Mason Walkingstick and Lucy Walkingstick.
OBITUARY: Herman Wachacha Sr.
Herman Wachacha Sr., age 67, of the Snowbird Community, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Lewis Wallace Sprinkle
Lewis Wallace Sprinkle, 52, passed from this life to his eternal home on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Preservation Foundation’s Community Celebration set for May 9
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPF) will host its annual Community Celebration on Friday, May 9 at the Yellowhill Activity Center from 11:30am – 2pm. The Community Celebration is an event for members of the Cherokee community to see the various projects...
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...
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