NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs selects officers
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were both unanimously elected on Thursday, Feb. 11 as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for the 117th Congress.
Vaccine event in Cherokee accelerates rollout
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) ramped up COVID-19 vaccine distribution with the first fully public event on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Cherokee Indian Hospital Laboratory receives accreditation
Last month, the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to the Cherokee Indian Hospital Laboratory, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Blythe named AISES region representative
Chloe Blythe, a EBCI tribal member and a Fellow in the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award program (JBLA), has been selected to serve as the Region 7 Representative for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Tribe gearing up for 2017 motorcycle event
Tribal organizers are gearing up for the 2017 Cherokee Blue Ridge Run.
Smokies celebrates National Park Service 100th Birthday
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, dignitaries, and special guests gathered at Park Headquarters on Thursday, Aug. 25 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Cherokee language has become a novelty
To say the Cherokee are inarticulate or illiterate in their own language might seem strange to an outsider not well versed in our plight.
LETTER: Tribal member disagrees with contribution to football stadium
The recent decision made by Tribal Council to make a one-time contribution to Graham County Schools in the amount of $100,000 shows just how much further we have to go as a Tribe.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Couple enjoyed Fire Mountain Trail
I just want to say that my wife and I had a great time this past week in Cherokee, what a beautiful place!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI athletes honored at Swain banquet
Swain County High School held its annual athletic banquet on Monday, June 2. Several EBCI tribal members were honored including Valerie Arkansas and Raymius Smith who were named Athletes of the Year.
Lady Royals win 3rd grade title
Dominique Wilkins visits Cherokee Central Schools
Dominique Wilkins, known as the “Human Highlight Film”, spoke to the students at Cherokee Central Schools, on Friday, May 30. He shared with the students his life story and the importance of never quitting. Hard work and perseverance is what led him to be a...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Albin Rex Gwaltney – obituary
Albin Rex Gwaltney passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2019 at the age of 64. Diagnosed with cancer, he battled it for nearly four months. Monday night he was admitted into Cherokee Indian Hospital and passed Tuesday around 6:30 p.m.
Catherine Redcloud – obituary
Catherine Redcloud, 70, of the Big Cove Community, went on to a better place free from pain on Monday, April 8, 2019.
Shelby Jean Lambert Hughes – obituary
Shelby Jean Lambert Hughes, 81, of Clayton, Ga., passed away at North East Georgia Medical Center.
HAPPENINGS
CIHA mammogram offer
Schedule and have your annual mammogram with a sister, mother, daughter or friend and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority will buy you both lunch. This is a limited time offer. Info: CIHA 497-6193 ext. 6466
Reservation -Wide Christmas Lighting Contest
It’s time again for the annual Reservation-Wide Christmas Lighting Contest. All community members are encouraged to participate. Final judging will be Tuesday, Dec. 17. For contest applications, contact the following people: Big Cove Community – Sam Panther; Big Y...
Cherokee Central Schools job openings (week of Nov. 14)
Secretary/NASIS Registrar- Job Description at Cherokee Central Schools Website High School Math Teacher Substitute Teachers Teacher Assistants Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Family and Consumer Science Teacher Agriculture Education Teacher Technology...
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