NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Justice Department boosts efforts to solve American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Person and Unidentified Remains Cases
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23 a commitment of $800,000 to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs, specifically to increase the program’s capacity to provide outreach, investigative support and forensic services to cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
EBCI Heart to Heart Program granted detective
The EBCI Public Health & Human Services’ (EBCI PHHS) Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Program now has a full-time detective solely dedicated to investigations of crimes against children. Alicia Case, detective with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), was sworn in by Judge Barbara “Sunshine” Parker on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Cherokee Police Commission meets with Police Chief
Most of Thursday’s (Nov. 18) meeting of the EBCI Police Commission was spent with Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) Chief Josh Taylor.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park staff and neighbors to celebrate Fall Harvest at the Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16.
Yellowhill Community Club sponsoring dance lessons and dances
Dance is just one of the programs being developed in Yellowhill to build relationships, respect for others, and many social skills, while enjoying the art of dance.
Cherokee Indian Hospital names new public relations officer
Cherokee Indian Hospital has named Sheyahshe Littledave as their new public relations officer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A cry heard
If you or someone you know is experiencing a violent relationship, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
COMMENTARY: The Trials and Tribulations of Bathroom Etiquette
I would like to share some thoughts on mixed-use bathrooms.
COMMENTARY: Proposed constitution gets candidate ‘disqualifiers’ right
Under the proposed constitution, being put forth by the Citizens for a Constitution, all three of the ladies would have been certified as candidates for this year’s election.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Pride tops Braves 38-21 in playoffs
It was a tough loss for the Braves, who traveled to North Mecklenburg High School for the 1st round of the NCHSAA playoffs against the hosting Pine Lake Prep Pride who topped Cherokee 38-21 on Friday, Nov. 14.
Cooper selected to N.C. Boxing Authority
Cameron Cooper, an EBCI tribal member, has been selected to serve as a commissioner on the North Carolina Boxing Authority which oversees all combat sports in the state.
BASKETBALL: Toineeta signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
CHS senior Kendall Toineeta signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to play college basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ida Lee “Dixie” Cooper Arneach
Ida Lee “Dixie” Cooper Arneach, 96, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 6, 2020.
OBITUARY: Talia Taylor
Talia Taylor, 29, of Cherokee, passed away on March 29, 2020. She was born in Jackson County on Jan. 4, 1991, to Charles Edward Taylor and Mystical Parker.
Obituary – Eloise Maney
Eloise Maney, 74, of Cherokee, made her way to her Heavenly home on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
RFPs – Contractor(s) sought for 2014 Cherokee Pow Wows (revised 12/16)
(Note: These RFPs were revised by the Dept. of Commerce from their original version.) RFP - MEMORIAL POW WOW PRODUCTION FY2014 RFP - JULY 4 WEEKEND POW WOW PRODUCTION FY2014
“Unto these Hills” to hold local auditions
Cherokee Historical Association will hold two auditions for the 2014 season. The first date is Saturday, Jan. 11. If you cannot make it, the other date is Saturday, March 22. Both audition times are from 2-6pm. CHA is located at 564 Tsali Blvd. in Cherokee across...
FEMA not distributing mobile homes anymore
FEMA, who provided Tribes throughout Indian Country, with the FEMA mobile home initiative, has notified the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) that they do not have any more mobile homes to distribute to Tribal Programs at this time. Qualla Housing Authority...
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