NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI photographers featured in The 400 Years Project
The 400 Years Project is a new photography collective designed to showcase Native American life through the lens of Native photographers. Created in 2020 ahead of the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s arrival from England, this project seeks to create a groundbreaking pictorial collection of photography from the mid-1800’s to the present.
Same-sex marriage ordinance again dies in Council without consideration
The issue of same-sex marriage was discussed during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, July 8, but legislation submitted to make it a reality died on the floor for the second month in a row.
Woman pleads guilty to multiple charges following “crime spree” in Jackson Co.
A woman last fall embarked on a crime spree in the Sylva area, breaking into people’s homes, stealing various items that included collectible, rare and valuable musical instruments and using illegal drugs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bus routes for Cultural Summer School
These are the Cherokee Boys Club bus routes for the Cultural Summer School.
13th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring held
The Cherokee Day of Caring is a daylong community event that reflects the spirit of Ga-Du-Gi, and this year’s event was held on Thursday, May 18.
Tribal members recognized at AISES Leadership Summit
Since 1977, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) has worked to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields — as students, professionals, mentors, and leaders.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Practical wisdom can be found in words of Jesus
What made Jesus’ teaching and instructions so different from the priests, scribes, and Pharisees for the people at this time?
LETTER: Rep. Wilson to speak about cannabis at conference
I will talk about my feasibility study, and what my plans are for the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians).
EDITORIAL: Open letter to candidates and voters
As we have mentioned before, public service in the elected seats of the Tribe is not a walk in the park. Elected officials can experience some of the worst criticism and must make some of the most heart-wrenching decisions on the Boundary.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves top Swain by 40
The Cherokee Braves (8-0) kept their unbeaten season intact with a large 78-38 win over Swain at home on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves shut down Swain
The Lady Braves (8-0) played stifling defense in their eighth win of the season.
WRESTLING: Results from the War Eagle Duals
The Cherokee High School wrestling team participated in the War Eagles Dual Tournament held at East Henderson on Saturday, Dec. 13.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James Richard Bigwitch obituary
James Richard Bigwitch, 48, born Aug. 20, 1971 made his journey to his heavenly home from Cherokee Indian Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.
Samuel Watty – obituary
Samuel Watty, 84, born April 22, 1935 went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 following a brief stay at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. His loving family was by his side.
Joyce Smoker Gregory – obituary
Joyce Smoker Gregory, 57, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 11, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Free Swing Dance and Line Dance classes
Thursdays from Jan. 16 – Feb. 6 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center Dance Studio. Couples Swing (start with basic East Coast Swing) will start at 5:30pm and you are encouraged to bring a partner. Line Dance (start with most popular i.e. Electric Slide,...
Indian Arts and Crafts Board to host Juried Youth Art and Craft Exhibitions
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board will host a juried art and craft competitions will be “Where do we come from? Where are we going?” The competitions will be open to enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes between the ages of 13 and 18. Official written...
Healing & Wellness Coalition regular meeting
Jan. 14 at 3pm at the EBCI Extension Office off of Acquoni Road (new location and new time). Info: Beth (828) 421-9855
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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