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
EBCI tribal communities win regional awards
The WNC Honors Awards is built on a 68-year-old tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas and grassroots solutions. Several communities of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were honored recently by the organization which covers 15 North Carolina counties and the Tribe.
New CHS dance instructor brings passion, experience
Cherokee High School’s new dance instructor brings passion and extensive experience to help the Cherokee Musical Theater program in their new “Triple Threat” program of acting, singing, and dancing. Chryssie Whitehead is a master class teacher and choreographer with Broadway and television credits.
CHS to hold “Short Attention Span Theater”
If you love musical theater and performances of monologues but don’t have the patience to sit through an entire performance, the Cherokee Musical Theater program has an event for you.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Pandering, blackmail, intimidation, and yellow journalism
As with any election, tribal or otherwise, there are red flags to watch for when getting and digesting material to make a sound decision before connecting the arrow on your ballots.
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts – PTSD and mental health….issue.
It seems like I’ve been away for a looonnng time, and I have, but not really. I’ve been dealing with a loss that jarred me to my core and made me come to grips with the fact that, no matter what you say, or do, you really can’t prepare yourself.
COMMENTARY: Sgadugi dot org
Have you read the draft constitution? You know, the latest version that has had the eye of government for the past couple of years? The one that, when it was presented to Tribal Council this year, was deemed incomplete and potentially hazardous by some?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves lose to Hiwassee Dam 61-44
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-3) dropped a non-conference game to Hiwassee Dam 61-44 at home on Saturday, Feb. 7.
ON THE SIDELINES: Toineeta scores 2,000th point
Fans in attendance at Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Feb. 7 as the Lady Braves hosted Hiwassee Dam had the pleasure of seeing history made.
BASKETBALL: Fouls plague Braves in loss at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Braves (20-2) had a total of four players foul out in a 76-70 road loss at Robbinsville on Friday, Feb. 6.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Billy Joe Lossie Sr.
Billy Joe Lossie Sr., 57, from Cherokee, who has made his home in Oliver Springs for the past several years, went to his heavenly home on May 12, 2020 while surrounded by his loved ones.
OBITUARY: Tracey Lee Saunooke
Tracey Lee Saunooke, 47, of the Snowbird Community, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Mary Theresa French Smith
Mary Theresa French Smith, 36, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 6, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Jan. 30)
Opt-in Workshops planned for WNC
The Opt-In (Opportunity Initiative of Southwestern North Carolina) will be holding Regional Vision Workshops in the seven westernmost counties of North Carolina in the month of February. Each event is scheduled from 6-8pm. The schedule of these events is as follows:...
Sylva Photo Club holding events
The Sylva Photo Club, formerly known as Jackson Photo Club, is inviting the general public to view their new photo displays at both ends of the Jackson County/Sylva Library's second floor. There are two parts of the photo display: Last November’s WNC Pottery Festival...
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