NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for May 4
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for May 4
Tribe signs MOU with South College Asheville
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and South College Asheville (SCA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 4 that tribal officials hope will encourage more tribal members to enter the health care field.
CCS School Board discusses Cherokee culture in the classroom
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education welcomed Heath Robertson to their meeting on Monday, May 3 to discuss his ‘decolonization research’.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee report for November
Siyo, hello the month of November has been very busy for me.
Sampson appointed to lead WCU’s Cherokee Center
Western Carolina University alumna Sky K. Sampson, manager of the Cherokee Boys Club Youth Council programs, has been named director of the university’s Cherokee Center.
Tribal members make mark at AISES
Since 1977, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) has worked to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields — as students, professionals, mentors, and leaders.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member addresses housing issues
We will soon be the proud recipients of a tribal government that has, for the first time in our people’s history, decided to use tribal resources to directly benefit people who aren’t even citizens of the US.
EDITORIAL: Adding value to the language
Getting youth engaged in the Cherokee language can be challenging.
COMMENTARY: Rep. Meadows’ reprimand should cause local reflection
Our congressional representative in congress, Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) was recently reprimanded by the bipartisan House Ethics Committee over how he chose to respond to allegations of sexual harassment from his female staffers.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Braves edge Robbinsville in final minute
There were two lead changes, two touchdowns, an interception and a fumble all in the final two minutes of the game as the Cherokee JV Braves (2-0) hosted Robbinsville at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Isaiah Evans, JV Braves running back, caught a Tye Mintz pass and took it 39 yards to the house for the game-winning score with 36 seconds left in the game to give the Braves a 32-28 win.
GOLF: Wildcatt leads Lady Braves at Highlands
The Lady Braves golf team traveled to the 2,594 yard par-36 Highlands Country Club for a match against the Highlands Highlanders on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The six-lady team was led by Perri Wildcatt who shot a 56 and Blake Wachacha (60).
BRAVES WIN BATTLE OF THE NATIONS
The Cherokee Braves hoisted the Battle of the Nations trophy and broke their losing streak, which dated back to 2012, in one fell swoop on Friday, Sept. 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joseph Welch Oocumma Jr. – obituary
Joseph Welch Oocumma Jr., born Jan. 2, 1962, passed away on Aug. 31, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief, unexpected illness.
Margaret Toineeta Owl – obituary
Margaret Toineeta Owl, 99, went home to be with her husband, Raymond; daughter, June; son, George; and grandsons Ray and Chucky on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019.
James Owen Navin – obituary
James Owen Navin, 74, of Aiken, S.C., passed away at his home unexpectedly on Aug. 19, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Holiday Cornhole Throwdown flyer
Karate registration
Dec. 3 from 5-7pm at Birdtown Gym. Classes will be held on Monday evenings at Wolftown Gym at the following times: Tiny Tigers, ages 4-6 (5:30-6:10pm); Beginner class, ages 7-12 and teen/adult class ages 12+ (6:15-7:10pm); Kardio Kick class (7:15-8:15pm). Cost - $18...
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