NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe grants Museum of the Cherokee Indian land use permit for future Collections Facility
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has issued a land use permit allowing the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to operate an offsite facility housing Museum collections, archives, and Tribal artifacts. The permit follows a February resolution that designated a piece of land in Swain County, near Bryson City, for the future building.
Tribal Council approves $39 million budget for Sequoyah National Golf Club Hotel
The Sequoyah National Golf Club is one step closer to pushing forward with constructing a hotel after years of delay caused by COVID-19 and other factors.
Whittier School property transferred to Cherokee Indian Housing
Tribal Council unanimously approved Res. No. 372 (2022) on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 4, approving the transfer of the parcel commonly known as the ‘Whittier School Property’ to the Cherokee Indian Housing Division (CIHD).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
University of Tennessee Fellowship awarded to Welch
The Richard (Yogi) Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund and the University of Tennessee Graduate School have announced that Natalie Welch, an EBCI tribal member, has been provided a $15,000 fellowship for the 2018-19 academic year.
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: My okra connection
Okra is my favorite vegetable. I like it lightly rolled in cornmeal and fried.
Job Corps students graduate from Cherokee High School
The Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (OJCCCC) and Cherokee High School have an agreement for students whom live on campus at the Center to attend Cherokee High School during the school day to finish credits so they can receive their high school diploma.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Peace only comes with Holy, right-thinking
…“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
COMMENTARY: Find your way back
If you are from Cherokee, live in the area, or commute here to work, getting around is fairly easy.
COMMENTARY: Childcare for health care workers now, not later
I know with all the incident command centers that have been established that this must be a topic of discussion, but just in case…
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Ensley leads Braves in four-team match
The Cherokee High School men’s golf team took third place at The Smoky Mountain Country Club on Thursday, March 12 by carding a combined team score of 204.
WRESTLING: Cherokee Youth wrestlers place at tournaments
Members of the Cherokee Youth Wrestling team have placed at two area tournaments recently.
Cherokee players selected to All-Star game
Cherokee’s Tiffani Riggen, Peri Wildcatt, Eli Littlejohn and Brandt Sutton have been selected to play in the 1st Annual West vs Midwest All-Star game on March 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: George L. Rosario Sr.
George L. Rosario Sr., Nickname (Karate) given to him by his mother-in-law Nellie, died peacefully at home. George who was 70 years old passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
OBITUARY: Janice R. Catolster
Janice R. Catolster, 56, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.
OBITUARY: Jannie McCray Thompson
Jannie McCray Thompson, 70, of Cherokee, entered into God’s loving arms surrounded by family and friends on Oct. 20, 2020. Jannie was born on March 13, 1950 to the late Robert and Mamie McCray.
HAPPENINGS
Sequoyah Fund Indianpreneurship Course
Mondays from Feb. 24 – March 10 in the large conference room in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. This five-week course will meet weekly to discuss the basics of starting a business. It is a requirement for new business owners seeking Sequoyah Fund loan. Anyone who...
Fundraiser for Kara Martin
Jan. 31 from 11am – 2pm at the EMS Building on Acquoni Road. Indian dinners $7 or chili and frybread for $6, drink included. Kara is raising money for her trip to Albuquerque, NM to run for Miss Indian World at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in April. Call...
Per Capita notice for EBCI tribal members
To be considered for the June 2014 per capita distribution, completed enrollment applications for new applicants must be submitted to the Enrollment Office by Friday, March 14 at 4:30pm. Enrollment applications received after this date will not be considered for the...
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