NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Becky Walker memorial garden passed by Tribal Council
Tribal Council passed an amended resolution that will add a memorial garden for Becky Walker and others at the future pavilion location near Kituwah.
Council changes tribal law on marijuana
Tribal Council made changes to drug code for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians when dealing with small amounts of marijuana.
Carmaleta Monteith named EBCI Beloved Woman
Carmaleta Littlejohn Monteith, an elder from the Yellowhill Community, is the newest Beloved Woman of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Parkway Partners program launching
This year marks the centennial of the National Park Service (NPS), and the most visited unit of the entire system is located less than a mile from the border of the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
Download your Remember the Removal Ride application
Download an application for the 2017 Remember the Removal Ride below. Applications are due in the Cherokee Choices office by Thursday, Nov. 10.
Download the 2016 Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Prize List
Download the 2016 Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Prize List
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Civil discourse
As a newspaper editor, I (along with the editorial board) concern myself with balancing the need, the right, of our people to express themselves through their opinions and comments to the news of the day and protecting the public from inappropriate expressions of hate.
LGBTQ group hopes to make a difference for acceptance
For many years among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, being gay, lesbian or transgender was something that was either hidden or something that wasn’t discussed. There was a stigma attached to it, and many just don’t want to discuss it. One organization on the Boundary hopes to change that.
COMMENTARY: Janna Girty should be praised for bravery
While covering the Junior Miss Cherokee pageant during the 106th Cherokee Indian Fair, I witnessed a young lady display exemplary bravery and conquer a fear millions like her, including myself, have – public speaking due to stuttering.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Three from Cherokee advance to state
Three Cherokee High School athletes have advanced to this week’s 1A State Track Championship in Greensboro. They earned their spots by placing in the top four at the 1A West Regional Track Championships held at A.C. Reynolds High School on Saturday, May 3.
SOFTBALL: Bree Smith signs to play at Haskell
Bree Smith, a member of the Cherokee Lady Braves softball team for four years, signed a letter of intent on Monday, April 28 to play softball next season at Haskell Indian Nations University.
FOOTBALL: Lambert to kick for WCU and for USA
Senior kicker and punter played for U.S.A. team in all-star game against France’s 19U national team By CHUCK FIEBERNITZ Reprint courtesy of Mountaineer Publishing When Logan Lambert, an EBCI tribal member, started to play football as a sophomore kicker and punter at...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James Leonard (Blue Jay) Sequoyah Sr. – obituary
James Leonard (Blue Jay) Sequoyah Sr, 83, a lifelong resident of the Yellowhill Community, was called home to be with our Lord on June 8, 2019 to join his beloved wife, Alice, of 54 years.
Jason Wayne Hendricks – obituary
Jason Wayne Hendricks, age 36, of Robbinsville, previously of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Mission Hospital
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith – obituary
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith, 77, of the Shephard’s Creek Community, took her heavenly flight to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 7, 2019 after a courageous year’s long battle with lung cancer.
HAPPENINGS
Reception planned for “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” exhibit
A community reception will celebrate the local opening of “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 3-5pm. The touring exhibit focuses on Cherokee language and culture, using sound recordings...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Nov. 7)
Native American Expo set for Nov. 11-13 at WCU
The fifth annual Native American Expo at Western Carolina University is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 13, with a series of events and presentations centered on Native American values, traditions and culture.
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