NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Council approves personnel powers for Chief of Police
The Chief of Police of the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) now has more authority over personnel matters due to changes made to Cherokee Code Section 96-11. Tribal Council passed Ordinance No. 144 (2022) during its regular session on Thursday, March 3 that amends language in the Code regarding officers and employees under the CIPD.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
University of Tennessee Fellowship awarded to Welch
The Richard (Yogi) Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund and the University of Tennessee Graduate School have announced that Natalie Welch, an EBCI tribal member, has been provided a $15,000 fellowship for the 2018-19 academic year.
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: My okra connection
Okra is my favorite vegetable. I like it lightly rolled in cornmeal and fried.
Job Corps students graduate from Cherokee High School
The Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (OJCCCC) and Cherokee High School have an agreement for students whom live on campus at the Center to attend Cherokee High School during the school day to finish credits so they can receive their high school diploma.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: This is a great mystery
(Continued from last week, first, having read your favorite Bible translation of Ephesians 5:21-33.)
COMMENTARY: DOI decision against Mashpee Wampanoag sets dangerous precedent
While most tribal nations throughout Indian Country were working on ways to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts was being ordered recently to disestablish their reservation.
COMMENTARY: Stop and smell the roses (because it may go out of business)
The Office of the Principal Chief, the EBCI Public Health and Human Services Division, and the many other health and emergency services entities of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have done an amazing and swift job of implementing a COVID protocol that is slowing the transmission of the disease on the Qualla Boundary.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Johnson signs with Sandhills
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, is taking his #22 to the next level. He signed a scholarship on Wednesday, May 27 to play basketball next season for the Sandhills Community College Flyers in Pinehurst.
Bradley, Toineeta named CHS Athletes of the Year
Cherokee High School seniors Jaron Bradley and Kendall Toineeta were named the Athletes of the Year at the annual Athletic Awards program held Thursday, May 21 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
TRACK & FIELD: Tribal members place at state meet
Several EBCI tribal members place at the 1A State Track & Field Championship held at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro on Friday, May 15.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Reuben Teesatuskie
The family of Reuben Teesatuskie, 68, of Cherokee, is saddened to announce his passing on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
OBITUARY: George Davis Hornbuckle Sr.
George Davis Hornbuckle Sr., 73, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
OBITUARY: Beatrice Smith
Beatrice Smith, 81, known by friends and family as Bea, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Free Poor Man’s Supper and Meet the Candidate event
March 14 from 5-7pm at the Jackson County Senior Center located at 100 County Services Park in Webster. This is sponsored by Steve Lillard for Jackson County Sheriff. Free meal consists of pinto beans, corn bread, potatoes, slaw, dessert and drink.
ONABEN returns to Cherokee for free training
Our Native American Business Network (ONABEN) is returning to work with the Sequoyah Fund and Native entrepreneurs as part of their three-year program to provide entrepreneurial training to the community in Cherokee. Trainings are made possible by a grant provided by...
Myers Brown to speak at Sequoyah Birthplace
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. will host a free lecture on Sunday, March 9 from 2-3 p.m. with Myers Brown lecturing on the War of 1812 and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Myers Brown holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in History from Oglethorpe University...
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