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SCOTUS upholds McGirt ruling
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling on Friday, Jan. 21 declining to overturn the McGirt decision from 2020 – a move that tribal leaders are hailing as a victory for sovereignty.
Park sets visitation record with 14.1 million visits in 2021
Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced the busiest year on record with 14,137,812 visits. Visitation exceeded the 2019 record by 1.5 million visits and 2020 visitation by more than 2 million visits.
Tennessee Army National Guard assists Park with winter rescue
Great Smoky Mountains National Park received emergency assistance from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Tennessee Army National Guard (TANG) to rescue a stranded hiker on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member glad to be home
After spending nearly three decades in the Pacific Northwest, Frank Dunn is happy to be home on the Qualla Boundary.
New Kituwah Academy Honor Rolls, Perfect Attendance – 2nd Nine Weeks
New Kituwah Academy Honor Rolls, Perfect Attendance – 2nd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Fitness Complex renovations complete, pool open again
The Cherokee Fitness Complex underwent renovations this past summer and fall, and those upgrades are now complete.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Wage gap for Native women is just plain ridiculous
My daughter, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, would have to work all of 2019 and until Sept. 23, 2020 to earn what a white, non-Hispanic male would make in 2019 alone according to a new study.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sad trick-or-treat event is cancelled
From what I understand, the trick or treating night festival has been cancelled
COMMENTARY: The next chapter
I have never been a Tribal Council representative, but I sure do get to watch them work. It is part of the job.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves lose at Robbinsville 71-61
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-2) lost their second of the season in a hard fought game at Robbinsville on Friday, Feb. 6.
FOOTBALL: Lossiah signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
Channing Lossiah, who played linebacker and wide receiver for the Cherokee Braves this past season, signed a letter of intent on Friday, Feb. 6 to play college football at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
FOOTBALL: Buchanan signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
After one year at the helm as quarterback of the Cherokee Braves, senior Brandon Buchanan will be a Bear next season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Deanna A. Beck
Deanna Allene Beck, 25, made her way to her Heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
OBITUARY: Matthew Lee Littlejohn
Matthew Lee Littlejohn, 48, of Whittier, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.
OBITUARY: Mary W. Youngbird
Mary W. Youngbird (Nan/Granny), 86, of the Birdtown Community, went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 27.
HAPPENINGS
Healthy Chocolate Extravaganza Cooking Demo flyer
FEMA seeking applications for Youth Preparedness Council
The Youth Preparedness Council is a unique opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a highly distinguished national council and participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit. Additionally, the youth leaders have the opportunity to complete a self-selected...
CCS job announcements
Cherokee Central Schools has the following positions open: Administrative Assistant (2) positions Substitute Teachers Middle School Math Teacher SPED Teacher Teacher Assistant Cherokee Central School-Human Resources Website...
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