NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds first meeting of 2022
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met on Friday, Jan. 7 following the decision to postpone the start of school. During this meeting they addressed COVID concerns and how to move forward with the year.
Cultural District plans in the works at Nikwasi Mound
The Nikwasi Initiative has the deed to the Nikwasi (sometimes called Noquisiyi) Mound in the town of Franklin and serves as the mound’s current caretakers. They are hoping to expand educational opportunities at the site with their new Noquisiyi Cultural District site plan.
Interior Dept. seeks nominations for Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names
The Department of the Interior announced recently that it is seeking nominations for members of the new Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names. The committee will identify geographic names and federal land unit names that are considered derogatory and solicit proposals on replacement names.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Driving for Success: Tribe to send young members to driving school in Charlotte this July
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Tuesday, June 13 a partnership with U.S. Legend Cars International to send Cherokee youth to a driving school being held in late July at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls (3rd, 4th Nine Weeks)
These are the Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls for fourth grade and fifth grade students for the 3rd and 4th Nine Week grading periods.
Tribal Council Merit Awards
Tribal Council Merit Awards
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Practical wisdom can be found in words of Jesus
What made Jesus’ teaching and instructions so different from the priests, scribes, and Pharisees for the people at this time?
LETTER: Rep. Wilson to speak about cannabis at conference
I will talk about my feasibility study, and what my plans are for the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians).
EDITORIAL: Open letter to candidates and voters
As we have mentioned before, public service in the elected seats of the Tribe is not a walk in the park. Elected officials can experience some of the worst criticism and must make some of the most heart-wrenching decisions on the Boundary.
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
Donna Rose Smith Messer – obituary
Donna Rose Smith Messer, 60, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.
Patrick P. West – obituary
Patrick P. West, of Cherokee, went to his Heavenly home on Feb. 13, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.
Andrew (Andy) Curren Lett III – obituary
It’s with sorrowful hearts, the family of Andrew (Andy) Curren Lett III, 77, of Auburn, Ga., announces his passing on January 20, 2020.
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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