NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Alan Sumeriski selected as Smokies Deputy Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Monday, May 17 that Alan Sumeriski has been selected as the deputy superintendent.
Tribal Council addresses Election Board investigation
Tribal Council passed a resolution requesting the Tribe (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) to release information regarding the investigation of the 2017 Tribal election.
Decision Day event recognizes EBCI high school seniors
The 1st Annual Decision Day event, honoring Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) high school seniors, was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, May 13.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Nation selects its RTR participants
The Cherokee Nation has selected 10 cyclists for its 2017 Remember the Removal Bike Ride this June.
Beloved Woman to receive honorary UNC Asheville degree
UNC Asheville will celebrate Spring 2017 Commencement on Saturday, May 13, with alumna Ko Barrett, deputy assistant administrator for research for NOAA, serving as commencement speaker for the morning ceremony. Barrett will receive an honorary degree, along with honorary degree recipients EBCI Beloved Woman Ellen Bird, artist Stoney Lamar, and pediatrician Olson Huff.
Beloved Man to receive honorary WCU degree
He is a U.S. Navy veteran from World War II, a Cherokee historian and storyteller, an Indian ballgame caller, a Cherokee first language speaker, and soon he will be a doctor.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Harm reduction treads close to enabling
Yes, I support the exchange program’s efforts to reduce the spread of disease, but I don’t feel good about it.
COMMENTARY: Shutdown needs to end soon
So much in this region and with our Tribe centers around the federal government.
COMMENTARY: Running for you in 2019
November 2018 brought us a historical event and this past week we witnessed something that is quite inspiring – 110 new women members of Congress were elected for a total of 127 women now elected to Congress… and two of those are the first ever Native American women!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert to compete in Junior Olympics
Darius Lambert, a member of the Cherokee Middle School cross country team, has qualified to compete in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves open season in style
The Cherokee Lady Braves (1-0) opened their 2014-15 season and their quest for a fifth straight sectional championship in style – with a huge road victory.
BASKETBALL: Braves blow out Bobcats in opener
The Cherokee Braves (1-0) got their 2014-15 campaign going in good fashion as they traveled to Blue Ridge on Friday, Dec. 5 and demolished the Bobcats 77-37.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Amanda Lynn George – obituary
Amanda Lynn George, 37 of the Wolftown Community, was called to her eternal home Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. She is survived by her two children, whom she held in her heart as treasures, Breydan and Kieaira, and the love of her life, Roy Bradley. Amanda is the daughter of Martha and Calloway Ledford, and the late Vaughan Albert Sr.
Elba Parker Crain – obituary
Elba Parker Crain passed away at her home in Cherokee on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.
David Ledford – obituary
David Ledford, 72, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee.
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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