NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Interior Department announces formation of First Tribal Advisory Committee
The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday, Nov. 16 the formation of a new Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC), which formally establishes a mechanism for Tribal leaders to engage in routine and robust conversations directly with Secretary Deb Haaland. This important move will further strengthen the Department’s nation-to-nation relationship with federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and their leadership.
Speakers Council addresses language partners and core values
The Cherokee Speakers Council met Friday, Nov. 5 in the Tribal Council chambers to hold a televised open session.
Search warrant leads to three drug-related arrests on Veterans Day
On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 11, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) lead by a joint task force organized by the Chief of Police which is made up of the CIPD Narcotics Division, CIPD Criminal Interdiction Team, Tribal ALE, and the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor, obtained and executed a search warrant at 234 Fisher Branch Road on the Qualla Boundary. This search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation and led to the arrests of three individuals.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
SCC announces president’s, dean’s lists for fall semester
More than 165 students made the president’s list, and 158 others made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
AROUND THE REZ: Cherokee Skate Park a good investment for Tribe
The Cherokee Action Sports Park, more commonly known as the Cherokee Skate Park, opened on a warm, sunny day in early June 2011.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The gifting of the Holy Spirit…
“No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
COMMENTARY: Domestic violence awareness and why it matters
I sat down a few days ago with the idea that I would churn out a quick article for October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I asked myself, “Why is this issue so important to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee?”
COMMENTARY: Something fishy at the Fairgrounds
For years, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds was an “animal prize” free zone. I know because I was the one who instituted the policy during the years that game vendors with live prizes were turned away. This year, for whatever reason, that policy was reversed or ignored.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK: Toineeta, Benjamin place at Murphy meet
The Cherokee High School boys and girls track teams traveled to Murphy on Wednesday, March 25.
SOCCER: Lady Braves have tough road loss at Smoky Mountain
The Cherokee Lady Braves had a tough road loss at Smoky Mountain on Thursday, March 26 in a rare night game.
GOLF: Johnson places third, Braves win at five-team match
Cherokee senior Dustin Johnson carded a career best 46 to finish third in the individual category of the five-team match at The Golf Club at Mill Creek in Franklin on Tuesday, March 24.
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
Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser for Kara Martin
Feb. 21 at the Big Y Community Building. Sign-ups begin at 6:30pm, tournament starts at 7pm. This is a fundraisder for Martin who is a contestant for the Miss Indian World Pageant. The event is coordinated by Indian Corn Throwdown. The cost to enter is $10/person,...
EBCI WIC back in building
The EBCI WIC office is back in the Beloved Women and Children’s Building. Their new office hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. They are no longer having late clinics on Thursdays. Info: 554-6232
25th Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mother’s Day Pow Wow
May 10-11 at Boling Park in Canton, Ga. Tickets: Adults (13+) $15, kids (6-12) $5, children 5 and younger are free. Info: Chipa Wolfe (770) 735-6275, chipa.wolfe@yahoo.com, visit www.rthunder.com
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