NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee celebrates Earth Week
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) celebrated Earth Week (April 17-22) with several events on and around the Qualla Boundary encouraging knowledge of environmental and wildlife issues.
“We’re not going to lose it.”: Walk highlights Cherokee Speakers and language-learning
“We’re not going to lose it. We’re not,” Bo Lossiah, New Kituwah Academy curriculum and instruction supervisor, told a crowd gathered following the Annual Cherokee Speakers Walk of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
“An experience for the ages”: 407 Project holds latest groundbreaking
The next piece is in place for the 407: Gateway to Adventure project in Sevier County, Tennessee. Smoky Gap is the name of the newest attraction to the property owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. It is set to be completed by 2025, and an official groundbreaking was held on site on the morning of Tuesday, April 11.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI youth place at State 4-H Presentation Competition
Two Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) 4-H members placed at the State 4-H Presentation Competition recently at N.C. State University in Raleigh.
4-H Youth teach Trail of Tears workshop in Raleigh
“We’re Still Here: The Trail of Tears and the Strength of the Cherokee People” was the title of a workshop created and presented by Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) 4-H youth and adult volunteers in Raleigh during North Carolina 4-H Congress last month.
Eriquezzo wins Global Casino Championship at Harrah’s Cherokee
For the second time, Ryan Eriquezzo has found himself at the top of the Global Casino Championship, taking home $279,431 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Economic Diversification – Are we there yet?
We have been saying it for years. The Tribe needs to diversify. For years, for decades, we have talked about how much we need to diversify.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Questions rationale behind being a sovereign nation
I understand there are details within the notion of a “sovereign nation”, yet as long as we continue to push for that over and above the greater good, we are continually going to be seen as a lower class of Americans.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: “Ready or Not, Here I Come,” Jesus said.
Jesus has told us that the Authority for the healing of others, has already been given to each believer. He has chosen those who are following Him, to be the ones letting others know.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves blast Black Knights in road win
The Cherokee Braves (9-3) played strong defense in a 27-point win (87-60) against the Robbinsville Black Knights (4-3) in a key Smoky Mountain Conference match-up on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves hold on for win at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Lady Braves (9-3) had a big first period which proved to be the difference as they took a 70-65 win over the Robbinsville Black Knights (5-2) in a key conference road win on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
BASKETBALL: Braves take second at Holidays tournament
The Cherokee Braves (8-3) averaged 94 points per game as they took second place at the Holidays on the Hardwood Tournament held Dec. 21-23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Brian Roy Gomez
Brian Roy Gomez, 32, left this world to be with our Heavenly Father to be the “True Angel” he was on Saturday, Sept. 4.
OBITUARY: Evelyn Legassey
Evelyn O. Legassey, age 89, of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Harried Regional Hospital, after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Nellie Rita Littlejohn
Nellie Rita Littlejohn, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Jim Littlejohn and Mollie Littlejohn.
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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