NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 8, 17
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for June 8, 17
Cherokee School Board wrestles with budget
The most contentious topic from Monday’s (June 21) meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was the proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget for the school.
Secretary Haaland announces Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
In remarks to the National Congress of American Indians 2021 Mid-Year Conference on Tuesday, June 22, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced a Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, a comprehensive review of the troubled legacy of federal boarding school policies.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Montelongo highlights Indian activists in senior project
Lou Montelongo, a senior at Cherokee High School, explores the history and message of AIM and its activism on behalf of American Indians in a mural display she created for her senior project.
Park needs Citizen Science Volunteers
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are recruiting volunteers to adopt a tree monitoring plot in areas throughout the park.
American Legion Auxiliary seeks community involvement
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Auxiliary hosted a “Creating Community Partnerships” luncheon at Post headquarters on Thursday, Feb. 2.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Please curb use of the term ‘addict’
Recently, I made a post in regards to our syringe exchange program, and I was respectfully corrected when using the term “addict”. I removed that word and took some time to think about it.
EDITORIAL: Azure has a blue-eyed camel named Clyde
Mixing theory or belief in a factual article is confusing to the reader and will erode the credibility of the writer, and the publisher. There is a place marked for opinions in our paper.
COMMENTARY: Traditional plant gathering, growing is good for the entire community
Since time immemorial, Cherokee people have harvested traditional plants, such as sochan and ramps, from the beautiful mountains in western North Carolina. Over time, laws have prevented tribal members from harvesting these healthy plants.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
VIDEO: Cherokee JV Cheerleaders 8-20-14
The Cherokee JV Cheerleading Squad practices a cheer in the CHS courtyard on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
2014 CHS and CMS volleyball schedules (revised)
This the revised schedule for CMS and CHS volleyball. It was revised on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ronald “Ron” Sheridan Haigler – obituary
Ronald “Ron” Sheridan Haigler, 77, born Oct. 12, 1941 passed away peacefully on Oct. 09, 2019 at the Medwest Harris Hospital in Sylva following a period of declining health do to diabetes and COPD.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Calling…(continued)
“Josephus, a Roman historian of that era, chronicled Saul as a lost man, a secular man, and many agreed with him.
Alexander Hornbuckle – obituary
Alexander Hornbuckle, 81, of Cherokee, passed away following a period of declining health at the Cherokee Indian Hospital on Oct. 6, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Summer internships available with USFS and BIA
1. All hiring for Pathways Permanent Intern and Temporary Intern programs is now done through USAJobs. You should immediately go to www.usajobs.com and establish an account. Once your account is set up and your resume is posted online, it will be quick and easy...
Christmas Checks to be mailed soon
Christmas Checks will be mailed to all EBCI tribal members who are 60 years of age or older by Dec. 31. Christmas Checks will be mailed to the same address that per capita checks are mailed to. Handicapped and/or disabled enrolled minors (under the age of 18) who are...
Congressman Meadows’ office hours change
Congressman Mark Meadows staff office hours will be Friday, Nov. 22 from 10am - 3pm in the Commerce Department Conference room at the Ginger Lynn Welch complex. This has changed from the originally scheduled Nov. 26 date.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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