NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Department takes action to foster equity and inclusion across its Bureaus
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s work to prioritize equity and inclusion across the federal government, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today established the first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Council to incorporate these practices into the Department’s work across its many bureaus.
EBCI to receive $43.3 million more in ARP than previously expected
Cory Blankenship, EBCI Secretary of Treasury, had some good news for the leaders and members of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) during a report to Tribal Council on Thursday, Feb. 17. The discussion centered around ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding for the Tribe.
Tribal ABC Store to open in Cherokee
Cherokee will soon have its own ABC store. The Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (TABCC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is currently working on the Tribal ABC Store which it hopes to open in early March.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Council approves help for Snowbird Fire Department
A volunteer fire department serving a tribal community could get some help in obtaining vital and updated equipment to fight fires. Tribal Council approved a resolution Aug. 2 to help the Snowbird Volunteer Fire Department obtain a new fire truck to use in carrying out its duties.
Jones-Bowman Fellows share the history of the Cherokee with international audience
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program Fellows traveled to Black Mountain recently to conduct a presentation on the history of the Cherokee to a group of students attending a retreat at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.
VETERANS CORNER: Larry Burton Spence Sr. (U.S. Navy Ret.)
Larry Burton Spence Sr. enlisted in the United States Navy on May 1, 1958 and went to San Diego, Calif. where, in boot camp, he became a “chow runner” for the company.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Rest in the Lord
Coneys (Rock badgers) teach us about wise building.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The ‘Rock’ and the Keys
“Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I…Jesus is the Rock! Back up into the Rock,”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Swain tops Braves 28-0 in game halted by lightning
The Cherokee Braves (3-4) fought the Maroon Devils and eventually the elements as they traveled to Swain on Friday, Oct. 9.
CROSS COUNTRY: Middle School girls win at home
The Cherokee Middle School girls cross country team continued its winning ways as they won the team championship at the Cherokee Invitational on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves run past Andrews in season finale
The Cherokee JV Braves (1-5) finished their 2015 season on a high note as they hosted the Andrews JV Wildcats at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8. After a slow start by both teams, Cherokee’s offense began to click and they ran away with the game 42-14.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Maxine Maude Smith
The family of Maxine Maude Smith, 89, of Cherokee, is grieved to announce her passing on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
OBITUARY: Jackie Lee Rattler
Jackie Lee Rattler, 61, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
OBITUARY: William Penland
William Creed Penland, 52, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Sequoyah National Golf Club community calendar
Sequoyah National has a lot of events and activities coming up in the next couple of months. If you see something that interests you, please call 497-3000. March 22 – WCU Sigma Alpha Golf Tournament March 31 – Grass Airification, preparing the grass for new season...
Cherokee Runners to begin training for beginner runners
Training for beginner runners will soon be available. The thirteen week program will help prepare you for the Cherokee Runners Sunset 5K that is held on July 4th, or help you enhance your current running goals. The instructors are trained and certified running...
CIH Nutrition Dept. Nutrition Month Happenings
Lunch and Learn “Weight Loss in a Bottle” with Linda Johnson, RD. March 20 from 12-1pm in the In-Patient Conference room. Win a door prize. Healthy Snack provided by Chef Randy from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. March 21 from 2:30-4pm. Vote for the Cherokee...
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