NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Speakers Council addresses language partners and core values
The Cherokee Speakers Council met Friday, Nov. 5 in the Tribal Council chambers to hold a televised open session.
Search warrant leads to three drug-related arrests on Veterans Day
On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 11, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) lead by a joint task force organized by the Chief of Police which is made up of the CIPD Narcotics Division, CIPD Criminal Interdiction Team, Tribal ALE, and the Office of the Tribal Prosecutor, obtained and executed a search warrant at 234 Fisher Branch Road on the Qualla Boundary. This search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation and led to the arrests of three individuals.
Cherokee honors those who served
Community members filled the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds to the brim on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal members win “Native American 40 under 40” award
Hope Huskey and Jacob Reed, both EBCI tribal members, have been selected to receive the Native American 40 under 40 award from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED).
Miss Cherokee report for month of July 2017
Siyo! July was a very busy, fun month for me!
BIA and Oconaluftee Job Corps strengthen partnership
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC) signed an agreement to increase fire and non-fire training and work-based learning opportunities for students on Tuesday, Aug. 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus is Son of God and Son of Man
“When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, ‘Woman, he is your son.’
EDITORIAL – Are you prepared?
Did you know that, on average, 151,600 die every day? That’s 6,317 people per hour, 105 people every minute, give or take a few.
COMMENTARY: The difference between romanticizing and raising awareness for mental illness
“13 Reasons Why” was released two years ago and was quickly met with controversy. The TV show deals with such heavy topics as suicide, sexual assault, and depression.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves fight hard in loss to Swain
The Braves (3-5) fought hard on both sides of the football in their 17-7 loss to Swain on Friday, Oct. 17 at Ray Kinsland Stadium.
Legends and Tales 5K draws runners from four states
The Cherokee Runners hosted a special 5K on Saturday, Oct. 11. The inaugural Legends and Tales 5K drew local runners – including the Cherokee High School cross country teams – as well as visitors from South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert places second as Cherokee hosts middle, high school championships
Darius Lambert, Cherokee Middle cross country team, took second place – for the second consecutive year – as Cherokee hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school and high school cross country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Clarence A. Pilkington – obituary
Clarence A. Pilkington, 84, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 16, 2020.
John Andrew Ryan – obituary
John Andrew Ryan, 58, moved into his Heavenly mansion, Sunday, March 8, 2020.
Lucille Sequoyah Owens – obituary
Lucille Sequoyah Owens, 90, of Robbinsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Graham Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
HAPPENINGS
Retirement reception for Elnora Thompson
New location and date for Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition’s regular monthly meeting
Dec. 10 at the EBCI Community ExtensionOffice. Info: Beth (828) 421-9855
Snow Moon event to honor retired educators
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is sponsoring a Snow Moon (Usgiwi) celebration and potluck lunch Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11:30a.m. - 3p.m. at Cherokee Youth Center to which everyone is invited. The event will be honoring retired Cherokee educators for...
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