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Interior Department takes action to foster equity and inclusion across its Bureaus
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s work to prioritize equity and inclusion across the federal government, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today established the first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Council to incorporate these practices into the Department’s work across its many bureaus.
EBCI to receive $43.3 million more in ARP than previously expected
Cory Blankenship, EBCI Secretary of Treasury, had some good news for the leaders and members of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) during a report to Tribal Council on Thursday, Feb. 17. The discussion centered around ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding for the Tribe.
Tribal ABC Store to open in Cherokee
Cherokee will soon have its own ABC store. The Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (TABCC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is currently working on the Tribal ABC Store which it hopes to open in early March.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI selects Remember the Removal Riders for 2019 event
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2019 Remember the Removal ride. Ten tribal members will join riders from the Cherokee Nation as they retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears on a 950-mile bike journey.
Acclaimed Cherokee artist passes away at 61
Shan Goshorn, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who was currently living in Tulsa, Okla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the age of 61. She was known worldwide for her unique take on traditional Cherokee basketry frequently utilizing photographs and images to make her splints.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards 16 fall cycle grants
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 16 grants for fall 2018 for a total of more than $2.5 million.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Editorial Board says thanks for support, patience
We would like to thank all the great readers and subscribers for the enormous amount of patience that they have shown over the past three months.
COMMENTARY: It is important – now more than ever
I have often been critical (constructively, of course) of the tendency of media organizations, particularly news organizations, to mix opinion and fact in news reporting.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is our everything
Omnipotent, Means He is the All-Powerful God,
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves win SMC tournament over rival Hayesville
Cherokee (22-3) and Hayesville (21-5) were due for a showdown.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win SMC tourney, Coach Mintz gets 300th
When you can win the conference tournament title and give your head coach a milestone win at the same time, it’s a good day.
RUNNING: Cherokee Runners hosting 4th Annual Moccasin Run
The Cherokee Runners are presenting their 4th annual Moccasin Run on Sunday, Feb. 28.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jimmy David Williams
Jimmy David Williams, 51, of Whittier, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 13 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Noland Crowe
Noland Crowe, 51, of the Yellowhill Community of Cherokee, and most recently of Manning, S.C., passed away unexpectedly at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, S.C., after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Lynda Saunooke
Lynda Saunooke, 79, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to launch 125th anniversary celebration game at Sylva festival April 26
Organizers of Western Carolina University’s yearlong observance of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the institution will be kicking off a game designed especially for local children Saturday, April 26, at the annual Greening Up the Mountains festival in Sylva.
Turkey Shoot
May 3 at 10am at Dinah Welch’s residence on Hunting Boy Branch in the Snowbird Community. Info: (828) 479-4390
Park to host Cherokee Exhibit at Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a Cherokee touring exhibit, “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future“, on Saturday, April 26 through Tuesday, May 27 at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The exhibit focuses on Cherokee language and culture, using sound...
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