NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“Hallowed ground”: Burgess-Oocumma Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery dedicated
A small plot of land in the Wolftown Community will serve as the final resting place for Cherokee veterans for generations to come, and it will be guarded by the memory of two Cherokee heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Interior Dept. takes steps to increase voter registration in Indigenous communities
The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday, March 24 that it is working with states to formally designate the Department-operated post-secondary Tribal institutions – Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in New Mexico – as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act.
Park trails remain closed due to Thomas Divide Complex Fire
Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters and multiple agencies are working together to extinguish the Thomas Divide Complex Fire east of Bryson City.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Write the 2019 Cherokee Indian Fair Theme and win a prize
If you are an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, you are eligible to submit the entry form for the 2019 Cherokee Indian Fair theme.
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 2nd quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 2nd quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Why I Vote
I vote because it gives me a voice in the quality of life for my family now and into the future.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Irreparable harm
I think it would be safe to say that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has suffered more than our share of “irreparable harm” at the hands of the U.S. government.
COMMENTARY: We must not forget the innocent.
The monster that is COVID-19 consumes our thoughts and actions today.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves pound Hayesville with threes
The Cherokee Lady Braves (14-4, 8-0) remained unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference by draining three-point shots all night in a home game against the Hayesville Yellow Jackets (5-12, 1-6) on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Samuel Allen Smith
Samuel Allen Smith, 79, of the Washingtons Creek community, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident alluding to serious health complications.
OBITUARY: Clarence Lee Murphy
Clarence Lee Murphy, 58, of Cherokee, passed away at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 following a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Jimmy David Williams
Jimmy David Williams, 51, of Whittier, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 13 after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services Donation Day
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services holds a Donation Day every third Wednesday of every month between 8am - 5pm. If you would like to donate any materials, please feel free to bring them by the Dora Reed Center on the scheduled date and time. They are unable to accept...
Local craft vendors sought for Summer Celebration
The Cherokee Summer Celebration is being held on June 21 at the Cherokee Welcome Center across from the Fairgrounds from 10am - 4pm. There will be free setup which will include a table and two chairs. There is a first-come, first-serve on the tents, so, if you have...
Applications are being taken for the 2014 Cherokee Youth Garden Summer Program
The program runs from June through July and youth must be at least entering 7th grade by August and be an EBCI tribal member or first descendant. Youth will grow food in the beautiful ½ acre organic garden at Kituwah, learn about healthy eating and cooking, promote...
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