NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Public defender and victims’ rights ordinances passed in Council
Thursday morning (March 3) EBCI Tribal Council passed Ordinances 139 and 143, two items that look to reshape the experience in the tribal justice system.
Cherokee receives first electric school bus in North Carolina
Thanks to efforts by the Cherokee Boys Club (CBC) and EBCI Air Quality Program, North Carolina’s first fully electric school bus has arrived in Cherokee.
Rhodarmer named an Honorary Member of Tribe
A man known for his love of Cherokee history and work at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum has been made an Honorary Member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Tribal Council passed Res. No. 187 (2022) during its regular session on Thursday, Feb. 3 bestowing that honor on Charlie Rhodarmer who has worked at the Museum since July 2000.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU dedicates Judaculla Hall
Western Carolina University commemorated its long-lasting relationship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians by affixing a name from Cherokee legend onto a campus housing facility in a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 10, rededicating the building as Judaculla Hall.
Tribe represented at 40th Annual AISES Conference
The 40th American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Annual Conference in Denver, Colo. included representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
LETTER: Thank you from Teen Miss Cherokee Raylen Bark
I am greatly honored to represent our Nation as the 2017-18 Teen Miss Cherokee.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The debates are nearly history. Use them to make history.
We will be finishing up the One Feather debate series on Tuesday, July 9 with the Board of Education candidates. All Tribal Council seats, Vice Chief and Chief candidates have been allowed to share their visions with the local community and the internet world for our Tribe.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: So all believers in Christ may know…
“I worship You, my Lord, with all of me—body, soul, and spirit.
COMMENTARY: Duck, duck, goose
Ducks and geese are cute. We have a large population of Mallard ducks and Canadian geese on the Qualla Boundary.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves blast Andrews 40-16, finish 2nd in Conference
The Cherokee fans who braved the driving rain on the drive down to Andrews to watch the JV Braves (5-1) take on the Andrews JV Wildcats on Thursday, Oct. 9 were treated to clear skies, a rainbow and a pot of gold at the end.
FOOTBALL: Benjamin rushes over 100 yards in Braves loss
It was a tough night for the Braves (3-4) as they traveled to Murphy on Friday, Oct. 3, but J.J. Benjamin, senior running back, ran tough all night long despite the scoreboard which had Murphy on top 56-20.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Billy Joe Lossie Sr.
Billy Joe Lossie Sr., 57, from Cherokee, who has made his home in Oliver Springs for the past several years, went to his heavenly home on May 12, 2020 while surrounded by his loved ones.
OBITUARY: Tracey Lee Saunooke
Tracey Lee Saunooke, 47, of the Snowbird Community, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Mary Theresa French Smith
Mary Theresa French Smith, 36, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 6, 2020.
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
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