NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Upgrades coming along to Cherokee Cablevision infrastructure
BalsamWest took over operations of Cherokee Cablevision in December 2021 and has been working to upgrade the system. Those improvements are coming along, but there is still a lot of work to be done says Jason Maples, BalsamWest vice president of sales and marketing.
Other tribes join EBCI in opposition to Congressional route for federal recognition
Several other federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations have joined with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to oppose groups seeking federal recognition as an Indian tribe through Congressional means.
Council to hold hearing regarding denied candidacy in 2019 election
Tribal Council will soon hold a hearing regarding a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) who was denied candidacy for tribal office.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
William Barnhill exhibit featured at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center is hosting an exhibit on William A. Barnhill, a photographer who documented early 20th-century regional craftsmanship, in the museum’s second-floor gallery at Hunter Library.
EBCI Remember the Removal Riders welcomed home
As the sun heated small puddles of water from an early morning rain, eight members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians road bicycles to officially complete a journey.
WCU hosts Judaculla Camp
After two years in the making, Western Carolina University and Eastern Band of Cherokee Education and Training program partnered this summer to host the very first Judaculla Camp.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
THANK YOU: Wolftown Community Club thanks essential workers
We are tremendously grateful to all the people serving the frontlines of COVID-19 in essential services.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: End gender pay disparities now
It bugs me to no end to see pay disparities between men and women no matter if it is in the business world or the world of professional sports.
ON THE SIDELINES: We want to beat our opponents, not hurt them
During the summer months, I spend more time in the stands than on the sidelines. This past weekend, while in the stands watching my daughter’s roller derby bout at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville I got to thinking about the sportsmanship shown across almost every sport when someone is shaken up or hurt.
WRESTLING: Tribal member named Outstanding Coach in Arkansas
Posting a record of 31-7 this past year, Nika West coached the Springdale Har-Ber High School Wildcats to a second place finish in the first-ever Arkansas Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association 6A/7A Dual State Championship.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jannie McCray Thompson
Jannie McCray Thompson, 70, of Cherokee, entered into God’s loving arms surrounded by family and friends on Oct. 20, 2020. Jannie was born on March 13, 1950 to the late Robert and Mamie McCray.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Coggins Testing for horses
March 15 at Cherokee Animal Care. Coggins test and vaccination $16 at reduced prices. Info: 497-3401
Bill Taylor Scholarship available
The Bill Taylor Scholarship is available and is intended for students pursuing a degree in business administration or a business-related area. Applicants must be either EBCI tribal members or members of their immediate family. The application is available on line at...
Big Y announcements
The Big Y 40 N over basketball league will be starting this month. If you are interested in having some fun while getting some physical activity, call Tim Smith 497-9649 for more information. The Big Y Free Labor Group will meet the last Thursday of each month at...
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