NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe to hold referendum on Council term limits, staggered terms
Council approved Res. No. 11 (2021) unanimously during an Annual Council session on Monday, Oct. 11 that calls for three questions regarding term limits to be posed to the voters which would result in a change to the EBCI Charter and Governing Document.
Beloved Woman Induction Ceremony held for Monteith
Beaded swan feathers, representing past Cherokee Beloved People, adorned posts set up at the front of a stage area in the Yellowhill Activity Center as another Beloved person officially took their position.
Cherokee School Board welcomes new members
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met Monday morning (Oct. 4) following the swearing in of three new members.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital announces new Chief Dental Director
Cherokee Indian Hospital has announced that Dr. Christine Shook, who joined the staff in July 2016, has been selected as the new Chief Dental Director.
Tribal member encouraging recovery through education, podcast, example
Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal member, is a busy man. He can be found each day training for extreme running challenges, working on a podcast, and educating people about the reality and dangers of substance abuse.
Park completes Clean Energy Project in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the completion of a solar energy project at Cades Cove that will annually reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tons and reduce fuel costs by $14,000.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
“Before We Were Citizens”, a poem by an Okwataga descendant
By Maleaha Brings Plenty {Note: Ms. Brings Plenty, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a sophomore at the University of Iowa, is a descendant of Okwataga (1800-1900) and was asked by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to write a poem regarding...
COMMENTARY: Beating our swords into plowshares
There was unique civility to this election cycle. Some of the comments made in previous elections by candidates and high-profile community members were very destructive and detrimental to the process of seating our officials to high office and the health of the community.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: With his strength, power, and gifts – we can overcome.
The Holy Spirit helps us to be wise and remain strong—when we ask Him.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Sports are silly…so, why are they so important?
Sports have to be the silliest endeavor that we do in our lives – throwing balls through a hoop, smashing into each other on a field, kicking a ball into a net, running in circles on a track, chasing a white ball around a course, etc. So, why do we love them so much?
FOOTBALL: McCoy signs to play football at WCU
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member who is a senior at Swain County High School, has agreed to play college football at Western Carolina University.
POKER: Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP National Championship
The eleventh season of the WSOP Circuit will wrap up under the bright lights of the ESPN cameras with the 2015 WSOP National Championship.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William “Bill” Smith Jr.
On June 10, 2020, William “Bill” Smith Jr. decided he was ready to leave his earthly home and head off to his next adventure. He is preceded by his father, William Augustus Smith and his mother, Gertrude Smith.
OBITUARY: Deanna A. Beck
Deanna Allene Beck, 25, made her way to her Heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
OBITUARY: Matthew Lee Littlejohn
Matthew Lee Littlejohn, 48, of Whittier, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
PRO WRESTLING: Clown Town to appear at March 1 event
Reservation Championship Wrestling has announced that “Clown Town”, the original Peanut Butter & Jelly are scheduled to appear and wrestle at the Wolfetown Gym during an event on Saturday, March 1. “It’s so exciting to have these two back in our show,” said Ric...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Feb. 27)
Turkey Shoot benefit for Kara Martin
March 1 at 5pm at Jesse Welch’s residence in the Big Cove Community. This will be a benefit for Kara Martin who is running for the Miss Indian World title. Grilled food and drinks will be sold.
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