NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission meets with Police Chief
Most of Thursday’s (Nov. 18) meeting of the EBCI Police Commission was spent with Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) Chief Josh Taylor.
CIPD makes drug arrest at Valley River Casino
At approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, Officer Dewitt Chekelelee, of the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., responded to Harrah’s Valley River Casino in reference to possible drug activity in the parking lot.
Interior Secretarial Order declares “squaw” a derogatory term, announces process to remove term from federal usage
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland formally established a process to review and replace derogatory names of the nation’s geographic features as announced on Friday, Nov. 19. She also declared “squaw” to be a derogatory term and ordered the Board on Geographic Names – the federal body tasked with naming geographic places – to implement procedures to remove the term from federal usage.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
AROUND THE REZ: Lou Johnson embodies the idea of a giving spirit
With us being just a few days away from Christmas, the idea of a giving spirit is amplified this time of year.
Olympic champion visits Cherokee students
Students at Cherokee Central Schools had the pleasure of meeting and listening to the wisdom of an Olympic champion on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Tribe selects 2018 Remember the Removal Riders
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2018 Remember the Removal Ride.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fight for right (for true faith)
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, most people still believe that money brings us happiness, but unfortunately, this may not be the case.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves strong in third in opening SMC win
The Cherokee Braves (22-2) had a big third quarter in an opening round win over Andrews in the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at Andrews on Friday, Feb. 13.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll in SMC opening round win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (21-3) more than tripled Swain’s score with a big opening round win in the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament at Andrews on Friday, Feb. 13.
CHS and CMS spring sports schedules
These are the 2015 spring sports schedules for Cherokee High School and Cherokee Middle School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Frank William Haigler
Frank William Haigler, 96, passed away after a short respiratory illness, at Sutter Hospital in Roseville, Calif., on March 25, 2020.
OBITUARY: Frank William Haigler
Frank William Haigler, 96, passed away after a short respiratory illness, at Sutter Hospital in Roseville, Calif., on March 25, 2020.
OBITUARY: Dorothy Lucille Driver West
Dorothy Lucille Driver West, 73, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. The daughter of the late Spencer and Lucy Driver, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy West; her son, Will West; and her brothers, Eric,...
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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