NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Same-sex marriage ordinance dies in Council before consideration
An ordinance, submitted by Tamara Thompson, that sought to amend Cherokee Code Chapter 50 Article I (Marriage) that would recognize same-sex within the tribal jurisdiction of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), died on the floor without being deemed read and tabled and with no action being taken.
Unofficial Results for the 2021 EBCI Primary Election
Following are the unofficial results, as per the EBCI Board of Elections, for the 2021 Primary Election for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (names in bold advance to the General Election):
Tribal Council approves elder-driven motto promoting unity
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has over 16,000 enrolled members, and a recently approved motto reflects the unity that tribal elders wish for the Tribe – “Our hearts are and continue to be as one” (Ꮠ Ꮙ Ꮔ Ꮝ Ꮧ Ꮧ Ꮞ Ꮝ Ꮧ Ꮧ Ꭶ Ꮣ Ꮕ Ꮩ Ꭹ).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah Academy 1st Nine Weeks Honors
New Kituwah Academy 1st Nine Weeks Honors
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...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
EDITORIAL: A double-edged sword
We, as a Tribe, have taken a position that drug abuse is a sickness or disease. If so, why is it that we maintain a contradictory view of zero tolerance? I can’t think of another illness that will result in immediate termination if you have it even once.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NAYO Baseball/Softball Tournament brackets
These are the brackets for the NAYO baseball and softball tournaments scheduled in Cherokee for July 17-19.
PHOTOS: 1st Annual Cherokee Skate Jam
See photos from the 1st Annual Cherokee Skate Jam held at the Cherokee Skate Park on Saturday, June 28.
BOXING: Bahe boxing family proud of Navajo, Cherokee heritage
The Bahe family, who live in Chinle, Ariz. on the Navajo Nation, are dedicated to the sport of boxing. They are also dedicated to and very proud of their Navajo and Eastern Band Cherokee heritage.
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
Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Club meeting
Nov. 14 at the Southwestern Community College Swain Center Room 114. The State Bee inspector Jack Hanel will be the special presenter. All individuals interested in beekeeping are encouraged to attend. This will be an excellent opportunity to speak with other...
Big Cove Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 18 at 6pm. Church of the Nazarene. Bring a side dish. Ham and turkey will be provided.
Toys for Tots Turkey Shoot
Nov. 16 at 5pm at Jesse Welch’s residence in the Big Cove Community. This event is sponsored by Brothers in the Wind.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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