NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee honors those who served
Community members filled the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds to the brim on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Bill to place Tennessee lands in trust for EBCI passes House
Once again, a bill that would place 76 acres of land containing several historic sites in eastern Tennessee in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, H.R. 2088, passed by a margin of 407-16.
In search of a greater peace
This year on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, and on every Veterans Day, our community celebrates and honors the military service of all veterans who have served their country in the United States military.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal members participate in podcast at WCU
Seven EBCI tribal members gathered at the Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Electronic Recording Studio recently, to volunteer their time to take part in an Independent Podcast based production.
AROUND THE REZ: Fariello’s “Images of America: Cherokee” is visually-stimulating
A new book by Anna Fariello, has tons of photos featuring the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation), and is basically a #throwbackthursday post that you can carry around with you.
SCC announces fall graduates
More than 140 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Tribal member wants juvenile justice laws changed
Last year, my wife’s car was stolen from the Casino parking deck.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts – Meet the new boss….issue.
A famous poet once said, “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss”.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The calling…ours, too
“The Church (Pentecostal) today seems to have found that in many respects, reverence, healing, and the Fear of God has gone. The Church has grown cold. (Exercise prayer.)
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS TRACK: Cherokee teams place second at Murphy
The Cherokee Middle School boys and girls track teams both placed second at a four-school meet at Murphy Middle School on Monday, March 23.
WRESTLING: Cherokee Youth wrestlers place at Jet Rumble
The Cherokee Youth Wrestling team competed in the Jet Rumble on Saturday, March 21 at Enka High School.
SOCCER: Cherokee falls to Swain 5-1, Ledford scores four
The Cherokee Lady Braves battled the Swain Lady Maroon Devils, and the lack of any substitutes, during a home match on Monday, March 23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary W. Youngbird
Mary W. Youngbird (Nan/Granny), 86, of the Birdtown Community, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27.
OBITUARY: Tina Johnson Bowers
Tina Johnson Bowers, 50, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at her home in Cherokee after a hard but short battle with cancer.
OBITUARY: Alan Dean Thompson
Alan Dean Thompson, 60, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Born July 9, 1959, he was the son of the late Reginald and Lavenia Chiltoskie Thompson.
HAPPENINGS
NAIWA Fundraiser
Feb. 21 from 11am – 1pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Indian dinners including drink and dessert $8. NAIWA will also be selling dinners on March 7 (Poor Man’s Dinner for $6) and March 21 (Indian tacos $7)
Cherokee emergency health numbers
Lawn maintenance applications available
Lawn Maintenance applications and guidelines are now available at Tsali Manor, Snowbird and John Welch Senior Centers. Guidelines: A. Must be a Senior Citizen age 70 and above (and spouse) living alone or with anyone under the age of 18. 1. Must turn age 70...
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