NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“We are resilient”: Cherokee women bringing MMIW awareness with podcast
According to the U.S. Dept. of Justice, over 84 percent of American Indian/Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime and they face a murder rate 10 times the national average. Three Cherokee women have started a podcast to bring the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) to light.
A Tribal prosecutor’s shadow
Imagine working through a docket that consists of 308 cases and talking to 11 different defense attorneys. That’s just Wednesday.
January is highest COVID month for Cherokee
January 2022 has seen the highest number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the Cherokee community out of any month since the pandemic began. And, the month isn’t over yet.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Major General Arnold Fields to speak at Cherokee Indian Fair
Major General Arnold Fields will address the assembly of military veterans and visitors to the Veteran’s Day of the Cherokee Indian Fair on Friday, Oct. 5.
Cherokee Central Schools recognized for serving students with severe disabilities
The Cherokee Central Schools Special Services team has been awarded the 2018 McLean-Yoder Award for Excellence (MYAPE).
EBCI 4-H Program wins awards at Swain County Fair
The Swain County Fair was held on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Inspiration Park in Bryson City.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
THANK YOU: Wolftown Community Club thanks essential workers
We are tremendously grateful to all the people serving the frontlines of COVID-19 in essential services.
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Communities apply land-based knowledge and practice in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Oginitsi Selu, the corn mother and Cherokee first woman, shared a final meal with her children and told them to drag her dead body across the field so they might grow corn themselves.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Be not afraid!
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves stay perfect in conference
The Cherokee Lady Braves stayed perfect (9-0) in Big Smoky Mountain Conference play with a 25-point (80-55) win at Murphy on Friday, Jan. 29.
WRESTLING: Braves win big at Hiwassee Dam
The Cherokee Braves picked up a non-conference victory against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles by a score of 46-18 on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
WRESTLING: Toineeta becomes the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the West
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta achieved a major career milestone as he defeated the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the west
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Angelica “Angie” Conseen
Angelica “Angie” Conseen, 67, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2020.
OBITUARY: Donald (Donnie) Walker
Donald (Donnie) Walker, 67, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late George William and Leois Evans Walker.
OBITUARY: Annette Faye (Owle) Fish
Annette Faye (Owle) Fish, 79, of the Cherokee Community, passed away unexpectedly following a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Spring Fitness Frenzy flyer
WCU Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band to perform April 29
The Western Carolina University Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band will present their final concert of the 2013-14 academic year at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, an event that will showcase the talents of student soloists and student conductors chosen through an audition process.
Waterfalls Baptist Church Revival
April 20 at 6pm and then April 21-25 at 7pm nightly. Tony Lambert will be preaching and everyone is invited.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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