NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe to hold referendum on Council term limits, staggered terms
Council approved Res. No. 11 (2021) unanimously during an Annual Council session on Monday, Oct. 11 that calls for three questions regarding term limits to be posed to the voters which would result in a change to the EBCI Charter and Governing Document.
Beloved Woman Induction Ceremony held for Monteith
Beaded swan feathers, representing past Cherokee Beloved People, adorned posts set up at the front of a stage area in the Yellowhill Activity Center as another Beloved person officially took their position.
Cherokee School Board welcomes new members
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met Monday morning (Oct. 4) following the swearing in of three new members.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Beloved Woman to receive honorary UNC Asheville degree
UNC Asheville will celebrate Spring 2017 Commencement on Saturday, May 13, with alumna Ko Barrett, deputy assistant administrator for research for NOAA, serving as commencement speaker for the morning ceremony. Barrett will receive an honorary degree, along with honorary degree recipients EBCI Beloved Woman Ellen Bird, artist Stoney Lamar, and pediatrician Olson Huff.
Beloved Man to receive honorary WCU degree
He is a U.S. Navy veteran from World War II, a Cherokee historian and storyteller, an Indian ballgame caller, a Cherokee first language speaker, and soon he will be a doctor.
Cherokee residents on SCC president’s, dean’s lists
More than 160 students made the president’s list, and 134 others made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Southwestern Community College.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: President Trump is the worst president in the history of the United States
President Donald Trump is the worst president this country has ever seen. His antics make Gerald Ford look non-clumsy and well put-together.
COMMENTARY: A wall is a good place to start
The recent government shutdown accomplished very little and showed the American citizens just how divisive and tribal we have become.
COMMENTARY: It’s a new year…same as the old year
It’s a new year! 2019! And nothing has changed in Washington. No, I retract that.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
Cherokee Middle School athletes recognized
Cherokee Middle School honored its 2013-14 athletes during a program at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Friday, May 23. Cance Carnes, CMS principal, commented, “I want to thank all of our coaches. They have done a tremendous job.”
Thompson, Mintz named CHS Athletes of the Year
Cherokee High School seniors Darius Thompson and Avery Mintz were named the Athletes of the Year at the annual Athletic Awards program held Friday, May 23 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Rev. Richard “Ricky” Dean Mason – obituary
Reverend Richard “Ricky” Dean Mason, age 69, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Velma Jane Wolfe Taylor – obituary
Velma Jane Wolfe Taylor, 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Louise Mabel Maney II – obituary
Louise Mabel Maney II, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Author to discuss Cherokee War of 1776 at WCU
CULLOWHEE – Author, journalist and researcher Nadia Dean will visit Western Carolina University on Thursday, Nov. 14, to give a presentation focusing on the Cherokee War of 1776 and the legendary Cherokee war chief Dragging Canoe. Dean’s presentation will begin at 7...
Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony to be held
Everyone is welcome to attend the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Junaluska Memorial Site and Museum on Friday, Nov. 8 at 11:30am. This is an annual event sponsored by the Junaluska Leadership Council and the Junaluska Museum, and Junaluska’s Friends. The Wreath...
Post 143 to host Veteran’s benefits officials
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina District Veterans Service Officer Steven Robertson and NC Department of Commerce Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey on Nov. 22 from 10am – 2pm at Post 143 headquarters on Acquoni Road. ...
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