NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Beloved Women Committee debated by Tribal Council
A large portion of the Tribal Council session that was held on Thursday, March 2 was spent discussing a resolution put forward by the Cherokee Beloved Women Committee.
Blankenship to join Dogwood Health Trust
Cory Blankenship, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and current Secretary of the Treasury, will exit his appointed position to join Dogwood Health Trust as the Community Investment Officer in April 2023.
Tribal Council’s Travel Report Part 2
The purpose of Tribal Council’s travel is nationwide coalition building and lobbying state and federal legislators. Many questions get asked when elected officials are on travel. Such as, are they on vacation?
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member participates in Cancer Walk-A-Thon
James “Bopper” Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, participated in the 8th Annual 24 Indianapolis on June 28-29.
EBCI high school students participate in Judaculla Camp at WCU
Fifteen high school students from across the region who are members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians had an opportunity to experience college life first-hand as the second annual Judaculla Camp was held June 17-21 at Western Carolina University (WCU).
Mobile Chiropractic brings convenient care to Cherokee
Chiropractic care is something that is more than commonplace in most towns and cities. Zoom in on Cherokee, and there’s not a single private chiropractor. This is something Dr. Eric Shapiro and his wife, Beth Lingerfelt, slowly started to realize.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Anger with boundaries of forgiveness
We must each learn how to best deal with the volatile emotion of anger which can arise in just our daily living together on this Earth.
COMMENTARY: Is it public or is it not?
There was a recent discussion by Tribal Council that took place regarding the efforts to approve tribal dollars of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for use in the purchase of a commercial casino in Indiana. It was a heated discussion.
COMMENTARY: Tantrum or fighting back…
How would you folks at home feel if we had a tribal election and the obvious loser of that election went off on Twitter, and everywhere else, claiming that he won and whining that the election was stolen even though that particular election, due to previous attempts by outside actors and agitators, was the most secure in tribal history?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Your mouth could hit your wallet, and hurt your team
Basketball is in full swing now, and I’m covering multiple games a week which is a sure sign to me that winter is fast approaching. At a game this past week, I was on the sidelines taking photos when I heard an opposing team’s fan yell at the referee.
BASKETBALL: Four Braves in double figures in conference opener
Four Cherokee players were in double digits as the Braves (4-1) won their Smoky Mountain Conference opener over Andrews (0-2) 89-60 at home on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll over Andrews in conference opener
Cherokee’s Pooh King and Shelby Wolfe combined for 44 points as the Lady Braves (3-2) rolled 80-49 over the Andrews Lady Wildcats (1-1) in their Smoky Mountain Conference opener at home on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Harold Kindle
Harold Kindle, 84, of Cherokee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.
OBITUARY: Eugene Anthony Rodriguez
Eugene Anthony Rodriguez, age 67, passed away at his home on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Louise Cabe
Louise Cabe, age 80, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 after an extended illness. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte Cabe.
HAPPENINGS
Jim Thorpe Native American Games
June 8-14 in Shawnee, Okla. Events include wrestling, karate, basketball, softball, track and field, and more. Stickball has been added this year. The website has not yet been updated, but keep checking back at www.jimthorpegames.com. For registration assistance...
BBQ dinner fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 20 from 11am – 2pm at the old Yellowhill Community Building. Includes slaw, baked beans and drink $7. This is a fundraiser for Kara Martin who is running for Miss Indian World at next month’s Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.
Cornhole tournament fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 22 at Big Y Community Building. Sign-ups at 5:30pm, bags fly at 6pm. $25 per team followed by a $5 blind draw. Pay-outs 75 percent on team tournament and 75 percent on blind draw. Longest shot competition – Native American craft prizes. This is a fundraiser...
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