NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribes to receive $1.7 billion to fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements
Following a trip to the Gila River Indian Community with members of the Arizona congressional delegation on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the Department’s plan to fulfill settlements of Indian water rights claims using historic funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Summer Youth College Experience visit to Mars Hill
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Higher Education & Training office recently partnered with Mars Hill University to offer EBCI Summer Youth College Experience (SYCE) participants a weeklong college immersion experience.
Cooper appointed to WCU Board of Trustees
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has appointed Casey Cooper, chief executive officer of Cherokee Indian Hospital, to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Trustees at Western Carolina University.
Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program expands to SCC
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) and Southwestern Community College (SCC) in Sylva are partnering to increase the number of students transferring to and graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill. SCC will be the 11th community college to partner with C-STEP and Carolina.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Communities apply land-based knowledge and practice in light of COVID-19 pandemic
Oginitsi Selu, the corn mother and Cherokee first woman, shared a final meal with her children and told them to drag her dead body across the field so they might grow corn themselves.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Swain tops Braves 16-0
The JV Braves (0-3) had a tough homecoming game against the visiting Swain JV Maroon Devils on Thursday, Sept. 17. Several turnovers hurt Cherokee as Swain took a 16-0 win.
FOOTBALL: Mintz leads Braves in big win
Tye Mintz, Braves sophomore quarterback, accounted for six touchdowns and 300 total offensive yards as he led Cherokee to a big win over the visiting Cosby (Tenn.) Eagles at home on Friday, Sept. 11.
JV FOOTBALL: Cherokee falls short against the Black Knights
The Cherokee JV Braves (0-2) lost to the Robbinsville Black Knights (3-0) by a score of 26-6 on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Big Oaks Stadium in Robbinsville.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: James Dwayne (DD) Wildcatt
James Dwayne (DD) Wildcatt, 45, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020.
OBITUARY: Julie Wilkerson Townsend
Julie Wilkerson Townsend, 59, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, with her husband, sister, and Colonel the cat by her side.
OBITUARY: Minnie Ledford
Minnie Irene Powell Ledford, 48, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The daughter of the late Philip and Rosemary (Owle) Powell, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Ledford.
HAPPENINGS
Tee ball sign-ups extended until March 21
Registration is available at Birdtown Gym. Coaches are needed as well. Info: Jessica 554-6891 or 788-1992
Wilbur and Maude Paul 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 22 from 12-2pm at the old Yellowhill Community Building. There will be refreshments served, but they want to say, please no gifts. All family and friends are invited.
WCU School of Nursing to host March 29 Education Fair
CULLOWHEE – Prospective nursing students can learn about career opportunities in the field as Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing hosts its sixth annual Education Fair on Saturday, March 29, at WCU’s instructional site at Biltmore Park Town Square in...
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