NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
A home of hope: Men’s Residential Support Home opens officially
Men of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will now have a place to come back to on the Qualla Boundary once they leave substance abuse treatment. The Men’s Residential Support Home opened in the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee, N.C. on the afternoon of Monday, June 12.
EBCI launches electronic census
An electronic census is currently being administered for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Section 19 of the EBCI Charter & Governing Document states that a tribal census must be completed every 10 years, but the last one was conducted in 2001.
Three tribes, one people: Cherokees honor unity at Kituwah
“We’re still here” was the message as members of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes gathered at Kituwah – the Mother Town of the Cherokee. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) gathered at Kituwah for the Kituwah Celebration on the evening of Friday, June 9.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Remember the Removal Riders selected for 2020 journey
Ten members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have been selected to take the journey of a lifetime in 2020.
New names added to wall at Cherokee Veterans Park
New names were added recently to the Cherokee Veterans Park wall
EBCI programs host kickoff event for elder justice
Several community partners came together on Tuesday, Nov. 19 to begin coordinating a response to address elder abuse in the community.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Excuse me, are you sitting in my seat?
I am not jaded by anyone’s perception of a rigged system or the folks who bloviate about “they are going to do what they want, and nothing can change that”. If we all think that way, then it will be so for sure.
COMMENTARY: Please continue to take it outside
Patrons that smoke constantly complain that they want to be able to smoke inside the buildings.
COMMENTARY: Respect our language. Respect our elders.
Per ANIKANOHESGI.com “A platform for contemporary Native American Writers to share their thoughts and ideas” As I look at the various issues at hand regarding language revitalization among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the sense of dread...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Running up the score?
A week ago, two high school basketball teams in Ohio made the national headlines for one of the most lopsided games in history.
BASKETBALL: Braves overcome 17pt deficit to win Sectional title
The Cherokee Braves (25-3) like to give their fans their money’s worth.
BASKETBALL: Braves almost double Blue Ridge in second round win
The Cherokee Braves (24-3) came within one point of doubling Blue Ridge (10-14) in a 1A state playoff second round matchup on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jessie Marie Walker Howard
Jessie Marie Walker Howard, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late William and Amanda Catt Walker.
OBITUARY: Keith Littlewolfe Armachain
Keith “Littlewolf” Armachain, age 28, of Cherokee, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at his residence of the Yellowhill Community.
OBITUARY: Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix
Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix, age 53, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Haywood County Hospital following a brief illness. He is the son of the late Henderson Leroy Biddix and Nancy Wildcat Biddix.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host open air Jazz Festival on April 26
Western Carolina University’s annual Jazz Festival will feature performers including special guest guitarist and composer Paul Bollenback and will be held on an open-air stage on campus during the late afternoon and evening of Saturday, April 26.
Lye dumpling class
April 26 at 10am at the Big Y Community Building. The class, sponsored by the Big Y Community Club, will be limited to the first 10 people who enroll. Participants must bring a large bowl. All other ingredients and supplies will be provided. If this class fills up...
WCU to host lunar eclipse viewing event April 15
Western Carolina University will host a lunar eclipse viewing event outside at the Jackson County Airport from 1:30 to 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15.
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