NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Unity and cooperation at forefront as EBCI tribal leaders take oath of office
Principal Chief Michell Hicks spoke of a commitment to service and unity for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as he addressed hundreds prior to being sworn in for his fourth term.
Interior Department launches effort to preserve Federal Indian Boarding School oral history
The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26 the launch of an oral history project that will document and make accessible the experiences of the generations of Indigenous children who attended the federal boarding school system.
Earthworks in Ohio designated as the Nation’s 25th World Heritage Site
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland applauded the decision on Tuesday, Sept. 19 by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to include on the World Heritage List Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, a group of eight ancient earthwork sites in southern Ohio.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Choices providing online exercise programs during quarantine
With families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) quarantining themselves to help stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), an EBCI tribal program is helping provide some exercise time.
Cherokee culture at forefront as families homeschool
As families navigate the new landscape of home schooling their children, many Cherokee families are incorporating aspects of the culture into their curriculum.
THANK YOU LETTER: Thanks to Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would like to thank the Yogi Crowe Scholarship committee for their continued support.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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...
COMMENTARY: Tribal Council should make Harrah’s smoke-free
When Tribal Council members gather on Thursday, July 29 for a work session on Ordinance No. 471, they will assemble at the smoke-free Council House.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts Conference Championship
Cherokee High School hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference Championship on Wednesday, May 4.
SOCCER: Yanez signs to play at Brevard College
Cherokee senior Sidnie Yanez has committed to play soccer at Brevard College in Brevard.
TRACK and FIELD: CMS teams compete at Conference Championship
The Cherokee Middle School boys and girls track teams traveled to Robbinsville on Monday, April 25 for the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Track and Field Championship.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Doyce Stanley “Coach” Cannon Sr.
After a long illness, Doyce Stanley “Coach” Cannon Sr. went peacefully to be with our Lord on Thursday, Feb. 24, at home with his loving wife, Lin, by his bedside.
OBITUARY: Toma Jerome Walker Jr.
Toma Jerome Walker Jr., also known as “Bug” and “Junebug”, 3-year-old son of Noahndria and Toma Walker Sr., of the Big Cove Community, entered the pearly gates of Heaven on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.
OBITUARY: Shirley Swayney Cloer
Shirley Swayney Cloer, 67, of Bryson City, left this world for a better place Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late David and Katie Swayney.
HAPPENINGS
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...
Summer Internship Positions available
The Office of the Principal Chief announces two internship positions for the summer 2014. These positions are open to any enrolled member of the Eastern Band who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level educational program. The internship will...
WCU, community partners to sponsor bicycle rodeo April 27
The Office of Career Services at Western Carolina University will sponsor a bicycle rodeo at the Jackson County Recreation Park in Cullowhee from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27.
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