NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI marks MMIW Awareness Day
With the smell of white sage in the air, an American Bald Eagle flew over the Unity Field in Cherokee on the warm spring evening of Thursday, May 5. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) were present honoring missing and murdered women of the Tribe at a candlelight vigil held on the National Day of Awareness for MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women).
“Say their names!”: Walk highlights crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The color red, the official color of the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) movement, marked the day in the form of ribbon skirts, t-shirts, badges, and more as Cherokee community members took awareness of a crisis to the streets.
Tribal Council approves $10 million land purchase
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Council voted 70-30 during its regular session on Thursday, May 5 to move forward with a purchase of just over 85 acres of tribal trust land.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Snowbird student marking graves in community
Quite a few graves in the Snowbird Community near Robbinsville are either unmarked or the markers have become unreadable due to years of wear. Ryen Bird, an EBCI tribal member from the Snowbird Community and a junior at Robbinsville High School, is working to remedy that situation.
Cherokee Middle School Honor Rolls – 3rd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Middle School Honor Rolls – 3rd Nine Weeks
Cherokee students learn about natural resources, environment
Two days prior to Earth Day, the EBCI Natural Resources Program hosted second grade students from Cherokee Central Schools in a program to teach them about Cherokee’s natural resources and environment.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Court is about justice, not vengeance
A critical branch of any government is the judicial branch, which is the branch that is charged with law interpretation.
COMMENTARY: Symbols and the economy…
It’s 2020, and I’m gonna be another year older.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness is for his ‘Vessels of Honor’
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Bradley takes second at regional, qualifies for state
Cherokee’s Jaron Bradley took second place in the 145lb division at the 1A West Regional wrestling tournament in Walkertown on Saturday, Feb. 14.
ON THE SIDELINES: Farewell to a great
The basketball world lost a great on Saturday, Feb. 7 as Dean Smith, longtime coach of the UNC Tarheels passed away at the age of 83.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Danny Lane Swayney
Danny Lane Swayney, 43, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
OBITUARY: Joseph Clifton Gibson (J.C. / Jake)
Joseph Clifton Gibson, 74, of Cherokee, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
OBITUARY: Gary Dean (Boots) Smith
Gary Dean (Boots) Smith, 64, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he loved gardening and the outdoors.
HAPPENINGS
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance information
If your annual income is $58,000 or less, you are eligible to have your taxes done at no cost at the EBCI Extension Center located at 876 Acquoni Road. . Married filing jointly also has a $58,000 cap. They cannot do rental income (Sch E); Dividend and Investment...
Blood Drives in February
Feb. 14 from 8:30am – 4:30pm at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. To schedule an appointment (800) 733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and use keyword: Harrahs Feb. 19 from 10am – 2:30pm at Cherokee Indian Hospital. To schedule an appointment: Sally Penick...
Cherokee Speakers Gathering
Jan. 23 at 6pm in the KPEP Community Room. Potluck dinner will be held at 6pm with a dessert auction to follow. Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to auction. This event will be held weather permitting.
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