NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council discusses Tribe’s future with USET
What began as a routine piece of legislation turned into a discussion on the future of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) association with USET (United South and Eastern Tribes).
Tribe to hold referendum on Council term limits, staggered terms
Council approved Res. No. 11 (2021) unanimously during an Annual Council session on Monday, Oct. 11 that calls for three questions regarding term limits to be posed to the voters which would result in a change to the EBCI Charter and Governing Document.
Beloved Woman Induction Ceremony held for Monteith
Beaded swan feathers, representing past Cherokee Beloved People, adorned posts set up at the front of a stage area in the Yellowhill Activity Center as another Beloved person officially took their position.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum begins renovations
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is set to begin phase one of a renovation to their facility.
New exhibit explores history and influence of Chief Lewis Downing
Lewis Downing served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for 15 years, following the death of Chief John Ross in 1866.
Blythe receives National Forester of the Year Award
Larry Blythe, former Vice Chief and Cherokee Agency forester, was presented with the Earl R. Wilcox National Forester of the Year Award at a recent Intertribal Timber Council Award ceremony in Yakima, Wash.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Watch out for false prophets
When it comes to the authority of the believer, there is only One Person, Jesus Who has made this possible for us.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: “Let us hold fast to our confession”
As soon as Jesus was baptized by His cousin John the Baptist, He found Himself being led by the Holy Spirit directly into the wilderness for a forty-day time period—no food, water or shelter offered.
EDITORIAL: 110 percent
“If you hire me, I am going to give 110 percent to my work!” “I am behind you 110 percent.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Pee Wee Braves runner-up in Cracker Bowl
What a difference a week makes! The 2014 Cracker Bowl, postponed from last weekend due to snow and ice, was played on a beautiful, sunny day at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8.
GOLF: Two Lady Braves compete at State
The Lady Braves Golf team made school history at Cherokee High School by sending two members to the NCHSAA State Finals on Oct. 27 and 28.
CROSS COUNTRY: Toineeta qualifies for state meet
Kendall Toineeta, a senior member of the Cherokee High School girls cross country team, placed 14th at the 1A West Regional meet at Asheville Christian Academy on Saturday, Oct. 25 and qualified for the state meet.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Wanda Jackson Blythe – obituary
Wanda Jackson Blythe, 53, of the Jackson Branch Community in Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at her residence.
Donna Rose Smith Messer – obituary
Donna Rose Smith Messer, 60, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.
Patrick P. West – obituary
Patrick P. West, of Cherokee, went to his Heavenly home on Feb. 13, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.
HAPPENINGS
Start Smart Soccer flyer
Soccer TEAM play sign-ups
Jan. 6 and 7 from 8am – 8pm at the Birdtown Gym. Ages for youth soccer are 5-12. For registration, parents will need to bring a copy of the child’s current sports physical and EBCI enrollment card or birth certificate if the child is not a tribal member. Info:...
Start Smart Soccer sign-ups
The Recreation Dept. is now taking sign-ups for Start Smart Soccer which will be held Sunday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Feb. 9. Start Smart soccer will introduce children, ages 3-7, to the sport of soccer in a fun, non-threatening environment focusing on fundamental...
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