NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Decision Day event recognizes EBCI high school seniors
The 1st Annual Decision Day event, honoring Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) high school seniors, was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, May 13.
N.C. Chief Justice visits Cherokee
North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby toured the Tribal Court system as part of his 100-county tour on Tuesday, May 11.
Becky Walker memorial garden passed by Tribal Council
Tribal Council passed an amended resolution that will add a memorial garden for Becky Walker and others at the future pavilion location near Kituwah.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Big Y Community wins big at WNC Honors
A celebration of the work of 64 rural communities in the western North Carolina mountains took place on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the 67th WNC Honors Awards Program.
CHS Life Skills students win art awards
Seven students in the Life Skills classroom at Cherokee High School have recently displayed their artwork at two area fairs. Nathan Gaddis, Jimmy Welch, Destyni Johnson, Daniel Tramper, Dustin Pheasant, Gabby Mejorado, and Andy Watty entered arts and crafts...
Have a healthy holiday
It’s time to start planning healthy meals to celebrate the holidays! We all know that the holidays can lead to extra caloric intake, but what if we could have the same or similar meals without the typical holiday weight gain?
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
GOLF: Lady Braves shoot well against Lady Highlanders
The Lady Braves traveled to Maggie Valley Club and Resort on Monday, Aug. 25 for their third match of the season to take on the Highland Highlanders and the Smoky Mountain Mustangs. The Mustangs cancelled before the match, leaving the Lady Braves 10-person team against a two-person Highlands team.
Buchanan named CHS Athlete of the Week
Cherokee Braves QB Brandon Buchanan is the EBCI Emergency Management Cherokee High School Athlete of the Week for the week of Aug. 18-22.
FOOTBALL: Braves’ comeback falls just short in season opener
The scoreboard may not have reflected it at the end, but the Braves’ season opener against Tuscola at Waynesville Middle School on Friday, Aug. 22 was a success for Cherokee. They played well and put together a nice fourth quarter comeback that fell just short as they lost 35-28.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill)
Tyron Willard Freeman (Bill) passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at Tsali Care in Cherokee at the age of 77.
HAPPENINGS
Gabriel Iglesias to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Gabriel Iglesias has been described as a witty, electrifying and talented performer, who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience. His high-octane show is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound...
Sign Ordinance Enforcement notice
In October 2012, Tribal Ordinance No. 310 was passed in an effort to maintain sign consistency and keep Cherokee as beautiful and inviting as possible. This ordinance is in the process of being implemented. Prohibited Signs section 136-17 (f) of the ordinance states...
Cherokee Language Word Find – Thanksgiving
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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