NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Josh Taylor steps down, focusing on health and family
Taylor was assigned to his position as police chief on July 29, 2021. Less than 11 months later, he said it was time to step away for the sake of his physical and mental health.
Cherokee Youth Council to host discussion on generational trauma
The Cherokee Youth Council (CYC) is tackling the tough topic of generational trauma in Indian Country during an upcoming event. CYC’s event entitled “A Discussion on Generational Trauma” is scheduled for Monday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center.
Chief Lynn Malerba will become the first Native American to serve as Treasurer of the United States
On Tuesday, June 21, ahead of Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s visit to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Lynn Malerba, Lifetime Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, to serve as Treasurer of the United States.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School academic awards
The following students received CHS academic achievement awards for the 2018-19 school year:
Cherokee Elementary School Awards recipients
Cherokee Elementary School Awards recipients
Cherokee Day of Caring 2019 delivers Ga-Du-Gi
For many centuries, the Cherokee have practiced a traditional lifeway known as Ga-Du-Gi (helping the community).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Pick a side
Well, the time is finally up on us. If you haven’t already done so, then it is time to pick a side.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Build your faith
“I’ve noticed of late, that many more folks seem to be going through some things.
COMMENTARY: Chief Sneed responds to political pandering regarding Lumbee Recognition Act
Tis the season when politicians of all stripes make desperate promises to get votes, but the pandering has reached new levels with the embrace of legislation to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee in North Carolina.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
SPORTS FLASHBACK: Theodore Owl Reed: Education pioneer, Carlisle Indians member
In the early 1900s, Theodore “Ted” Owl Reed, an EBCI tribal member, left his home in North Carolina to begin a life-long search for higher education in the service of Native Americans.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts five-school meet
The Cherokee varsity track team hosted a five-school meet on Wednesday, March 16. Hayesville won the boys team contest with 167 points and Robbinsville won the girls team with 153 points. Following are results for each event: Girls Team Scores 1 –...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Alvin (Al) G. Rogers
Alvin (Al) G. Rogers, 88, of Cherokee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville.
OBITUARY: Aria Reign Savage-Sneed
Aria Reign Savage-Sneed, of Cherokee, was born sleeping on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She is the daughter of Alex Thigpen and Richard Sneed.
OBITUARY: Candace Denice Parker
Candace Denice Parker, age 29, of Bryson City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
SNAG golf program flyer
Cherokee Youth Cheerleading sign-ups
May 12-30. Squad sizes are limited. Peewees (ages 5-6) – first 12 girls; Termites (ages 7-8) – first 12 girls; Mites (ages 9-10) – first 15 girls); Midgets (ages 11-12) – first 15 girls. Practice will begin in July. You must present a copy of a current physical...
Hazard Mitigation Projects – Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Emergency Management Program - RFP BACKGROUND: In March 01, 2013, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians received the first ever presidential disaster declaration given directly to a Tribal authority in the history of the United States...
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