NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Completing the Circle of Fire: Tri-Council meets in Cherokee
Sovereignty, identity, and culture were just a few of the issues the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes came together to discuss in the annual Tri-Council meeting. Under the theme, “Completing the Circle of Fire”, the Councils of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians met at the Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center on the morning of Friday, June 16.
SCOTUS upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
In a 7-2 decision filed on Thursday, June 15, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in the landmark case of Haaland v. Brackeen. Originally approved in 1978, ICWA’s purpose is to keep Indian children within Indian families and communities.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member receives white coat at ECU School of Dental Medicine
Less than 0.25 percent of dentists in the United States are Native American, and one member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) recently took a step towards increasing that number.
One Dozen Who Care, Inc. presents the 2019 Community Treasure Award to Snowbird elder
One Dozen Who Care, Inc. presented the Community Treasure Award to Onita Bush, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from the Snowbird Community, at their annual Elder Diner celebration held on Saturday, Nov. 9.
EBCI Communities receive WNC Honors Awards
The Big Y Community received a Communities of Promise Award of $1,000. The recipients are chosen because of the initiatives implemented by the community that show promise and can be replicated around the region.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Dear Tourist
It has been a rough year of missed opportunity and stressful planning for most of the tourism organizations in our area and specifically on the Qualla Boundary.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What God really wants… is to enjoy our presence
“We thought we knew what God wants, but no, it should be all about what He wants.” emphasized Pastor Melton.
COMMENTARY: I swear it’s real…
I’ve recently discovered something, baseball season is in full swing and…I don’t care.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: TOINEETA WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta (33-4) defeated Princeton’s Michael Daughtry (44-7) in the final round of the State Finals to become the 2016 NCHSAA 1A 145lbs state champion on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Greensboro Coliseum.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Anderson Wildcat Jr.
Anderson Wildcat Jr. “Junior”, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. He was a member of the Wolfetown Stickball Team.
OBITUARY: Jim Allison
Jim Allison, 74, of the Wolfetown Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.
OBITUARY: Tosha Lynn McCarter
Tosha Lynn McCarter, 35 of Sevierville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Tim McGraw to play Harrah’s Cherokee
McGraw's latest album, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM, debuted at No. one on the Billboard Country Albums chart marking his 14th career No. one debut. Since the release of his first album in 1993, McGraw has sold over 40 million albums, dominated the charts with 33 No. one...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of April 10)
Ko-la-nv-yi Celebration
Vendors, gospel singers, and Corn Hole tournament participants are being sought for the Ko-la-nv-yi Celebration on April 26. Vendor tables and chairs available for $10.Corn Hole entry fee $20/team. Info: Cindy West 269-6337
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