NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Sylva man sentenced to 14 years in prison on drug charges
A Sylva man who arrived an hour late to court, appeared to nap through his trial, admitted to using methamphetamine and smoking marijuana during the three-days of proceedings, then attempted to bolt from the courtroom after jury members returned guilty...
“Hallowed ground”: Burgess-Oocumma Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery dedicated
A small plot of land in the Wolftown Community will serve as the final resting place for Cherokee veterans for generations to come, and it will be guarded by the memory of two Cherokee heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Interior Dept. takes steps to increase voter registration in Indigenous communities
The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday, March 24 that it is working with states to formally designate the Department-operated post-secondary Tribal institutions – Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in New Mexico – as voter registration agencies under the National Voter Registration Act.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 2nd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 2nd Nine Weeks
AROUND THE REZ: Fire Mountain Trail getting good reviews
Last June, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians opened the Fire Mountain Trail System, a 10+ mile mountain bike trail system, and since then, the trail has been receiving flowering reviews.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
“Before We Were Citizens”, a poem by an Okwataga descendant
By Maleaha Brings Plenty {Note: Ms. Brings Plenty, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a sophomore at the University of Iowa, is a descendant of Okwataga (1800-1900) and was asked by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to write a poem regarding...
COMMENTARY: Beating our swords into plowshares
There was unique civility to this election cycle. Some of the comments made in previous elections by candidates and high-profile community members were very destructive and detrimental to the process of seating our officials to high office and the health of the community.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: With his strength, power, and gifts – we can overcome.
The Holy Spirit helps us to be wise and remain strong—when we ask Him.
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
OBITUARY: Jean Clara Tahquette Bushyhead
Jean Clara Tahquette Bushyhead, 86, went to be with her loved ones in Heaven on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
OBITUARY: Karen Wayhyahneetah Parks
Karen Wayhyahneetah Parks, 81, daughter of the late William Leroy Wahnetah and Emma Cornsilk, passed away on June 13, 2020 in Phoenix, Ariz.
OBITUARY: Joseph Gabor Watson
Joseph Gabor Watson, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 after an extended illness at Harris Regional Hospital.
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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