NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Remember the Removal Riders embark on 2022 journey
With a slight breeze going through the valley at Kituwah, the thoughts of 12 Cherokee men and women turned to a journey ahead and their ancestors before. The 2022 Remember the Removal (RTR) riders received a send-off from Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, on the evening of Friday, May 27.
EBCI Family Safety receives $2.2 million grant
The EBCI Family Safety Program and the Public Health and Human Services Division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced on Wednesday, May 25 the procurement of the Improving Child Welfare through Investing in Family Grant, a five-year, $2.2 million grant to support the needs of vulnerable families in the Cherokee Community.
Cornsilk complex ready to support Snowbird
Snowbird community services will no longer be operating out of a refurbished drug store.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Council approves help for Snowbird Fire Department
A volunteer fire department serving a tribal community could get some help in obtaining vital and updated equipment to fight fires. Tribal Council approved a resolution Aug. 2 to help the Snowbird Volunteer Fire Department obtain a new fire truck to use in carrying out its duties.
Jones-Bowman Fellows share the history of the Cherokee with international audience
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program Fellows traveled to Black Mountain recently to conduct a presentation on the history of the Cherokee to a group of students attending a retreat at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.
VETERANS CORNER: Larry Burton Spence Sr. (U.S. Navy Ret.)
Larry Burton Spence Sr. enlisted in the United States Navy on May 1, 1958 and went to San Diego, Calif. where, in boot camp, he became a “chow runner” for the company.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How should Native Nations spend COVID-19 funds?
Tribes that receive money will need to spend it by the end of December this year, or else pay back any remaining funds and expenses that are not considered “allowable” under the limited guidance of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Navajo Nation Response to COVID-19 – Economic development, water infrastructure planning
The disproportionate high rates of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation (Nation) has recently made headlines at the world stage and has brought to light the lack of in-home sanitation facilities and lack of potable water infrastructure coverage.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God cannot be stopped
“This is an Amazing and Glorious Day to worship our God. Thank You for the Glory that is working strong and Your being here with us today, O God!” declared Pastor Melton in prayer.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
ON THE SIDELINES: Championships are won during the summer
There’s the old saying that “Champions are made in the offseason”. Well, for high school and college athletes, the offseason is definitely during the summer.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ernestine Roberta “Rose” Hornbuckle
The family of Ernestine Roberta “Rose” Hornbuckle, 27, of Cherokee is grieved to announce her passing on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
OBITUARY: Diane Glover
Diane Glover, born in Riverside, Calif. and a resident of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Sept. 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Glen H. Thomas
Glen H. Thomas, 1940-2020, went home peacefully, Thursday evening, Nov. 26, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming meetings of the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs
Commission of Indian Affairs Section 8 Housing Committee meeting. March 6 2:30-3:30 p.m. by teleconference. The purpose of the meeting is to hear and review normal business in conjunction with the 39th Annual NC Indian Unity Conference. Info: David Grigsby (919)...
WCU to host annual Gender Research Conference on March 6
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will host its 13th annual Gender Research Conference on Thursday, March 6. Themed “Women and Gender in the 1960s: The Beginning of a Revolution,” the event will be held in the Blue Ridge Conference Room of Balsam Hall from 10...
Sallie Smith Bradley birthday flyer – new location
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