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.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools earns professional excellence award
The National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (NJC) recently honored the Cherokee Central Schools Related Professionals Team of Julie Ogletree, Tina Woody, Linda Lunnen, and Joanna Frizzell with the 2018 McLean Yoder Award for Professional Excellence (MYAPE).
Veterans’ Corner: Warren Dupree
Warren attended Gallup High School in Gallup, N.M and graduated May 29, 1967. Two weeks later, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Warren says that it was a combination of his desire to not be a burden to his parents and his brother’s correspondence
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Grow-A-Row
America’s Grow-A-Row mission is to positively impact as many lives as possible through a volunteer effort of planting, picking, rescuing, and delivering free fresh produce.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: No partisanship in crisis
The worst thing that could possibly happen, outside of a national COVID-19 infection, is to politicize this crisis.
COMMENTARY: Changes upon changes…
After the Covid-19 pandemic runs its course, what changes to our daily life are going to be permanent?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: During pandemic, connect via newspaper
You are part of the pandemic story and so am I. Write your own story and send it to your newspaper’s Letter to the Editor. Connect with your community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves defense holds strong in season opener
Cherokee’s defense lived up to the pre-season talk as they caused four turnovers and held the visiting Trinity Academy Knights scoreless through three quarters in their season opener.
2015 Cross Country Schedule for CHS and CMS
This is the 2015 cross country schedule for Cherokee High School and Cherokee Middle School.
ON THE SIDELINES: Can it be? Is it really back?
Can it be? Is it really true? I think it’s truly happening. Football season is upon us! Wow, what a long off-season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Nathan (Nate) Van Garcia
Nathan (Nate) Van Garcia, 45, of Cherokee and Ohkay Owingeh, N.M., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.
OBITUARY: Willard Lossie
Willard Lossie, 71, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27,2020.
OBITUARY: Madge Elizabeth Owle
Madge Elizabeth Owle, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at her home.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Central Schools openings
The following positions are open until filled: Secretary/NASIS Registrar Elementary Receptionist Teacher Assistants* Agriculture Education Teacher** Technology Engineer and Design Teacher** Trade and Industrial Teacher** Substitute Custodians Substitute Teachers*...
Costa Rica Eco-Study Tour Child and Frybread Fundraiser
Harrah’s employment ad for the week of March 13
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