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.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Over 280 volunteer during 14th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians came together again this year to sponsor the 14th annual Day of Caring on Thursday, May 17.
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Snoopy Spot
My niece, Elle, called a small, quiet place to sit a “snoopy spot” when she was little.
Tribal member gaining international attention as photographer
Madison Hye Long sees life as art and her camera is her paint. The EBCI tribal member is gaining international attention as a photographer having had her work featured in a recent New York Times article entitled “Native American Photographers Unite to Challenge Inaccurate Narratives”.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Counterpunching…
There are no football gods. My beloved Green Bay Packers needed 3 half’s to beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship but unfortunately most games only have two of them.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness aligns us up with God
“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
COMMENTARY: The importance of voting in N.C. Primary Election
This is the first year that North Carolina’s primary election will be held on “Super Tuesday” on March 3.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS TRACK: Braves take first at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Braves middle school track team placed first in a five-school meet at Robbinsville on Monday, March 30.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jody Mark Davis
Jody Mark Davis, 47 of Cherokee, never met a person he didn’t like, and everyone who met him loved him.
OBITUARY: Johnny Michael McCarter
Johnny Michael McCarter, age 85 of Barnesville, Ga. passed away at home Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020.
OBITUARY: Lorraine (Deb) Conseen
Lorraine (Deb) Conseen, 55, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.
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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