NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Secretary Haaland announces members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names
On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (Aug. 9), Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names, a federal advisory group to help identify and recommend changes to derogatory terms still in use for places throughout the country.
Speakers Council hears important issues: sovereignty, Kuwohi, and horticulture
The Cherokee Speakers Council met on Thursday, July 28 to address several issues on the Qualla Boundary and the Cherokee language.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU announces new graduates, dean’s/chancellor’s list for spring semester
Western Carolina University has announced its roster of new graduates and released its dean’s/chancellor’s list for spring semester 2018.
Tribal program emphasizing car seat safety
According to the most recent statistics from the CDC, “In the United States, 663 children ages 12 years and younger died as occupants in motor vehicle crashes during 2015.” Thirty-five (35) percent of those children were not restrained in a car seat or with a seat belt.
A Cherokee Gardner’s Journal: The Iris Report
Every morning, from mid-April to late May, mom calls at seven in the morning (sometimes earlier). My dear mother gives me her garden Iris Report.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We still need the sidewalk
My husband and I believe that a sidewalk was promised for the roadside from the old Holiday Inn to Fisher Branch in the Birdtown Community.
COMMENTARY: Opportunity knocks
It is time to nag you about voting again. This time we are looking at federal, state, and local elections.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness is our reward and a stronghold
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Toineeta pours in 36 as Lady Braves roll in semis
Kendall Toineeta, Lady Braves senior point guard, is on a mission and she proved it Friday night. She scored 36 points to lead Cherokee to a 66-53 win over the Albemarle Lady Bulldogs in the 1A West Regional semifinals.
BASKETBALL: FIVE IN A ROW!
The Cherokee Lady Braves (24-3) won their fifth straight 1A West Sectional Championship at home on Tuesday, March 3.
BASKETBALL: Braves lose squeaker in Sectional Final
The Cherokee Braves (24-3) lost a squeaker (65-64) to the Albemarle Bulldogs in the Sectional Final on Monday, March 2.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Valor Lavon Rodriguez-Davis
The family of Valor Lavon Rodriguez-Davis announce his passing on Oct. 29, 2020.
OBITUARY: Nathan (Nate) Van Garcia
Nathan (Nate) Van Garcia, 45, of Cherokee and Ohkay Owingeh, N.M., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.
OBITUARY: Willard Lossie
Willard Lossie, 71, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27,2020.
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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