NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for May 5, 6
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for May 5, 6
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for May 4
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for May 4
Tribe signs MOU with South College Asheville
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and South College Asheville (SCA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 4 that tribal officials hope will encourage more tribal members to enter the health care field.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2016 Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule
2016 Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule
Miss Cherokee Taran Swimmer’s final report, farewell
Siyo, I want to share with you all some events that I had the honor to attend the month of September.
Cherokee Rodders Club awards scholarships
The Cherokee Rodders Car Club recently awarded the first Bob Smith Memorial Vocational Scholarships. The first recipients of the scholarships funds are: John Jenkins; Chase Crowe; and Ryan Tranter.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Photo ID shouldn’t be required to vote
There’s an amendment on your ballot (North Carolina state election) that would require everyone to have a photo ID in order to vote. Sound like a good idea? It’s not. If you vote for this, you’re buying “a pig in a poke.”
EDITORIAL: 2019 Tribal Elections
Although to make law, the election year has been shortened to begin January; we are now within 12 months of our tribal elections.
COMMENTARY: Time to clear up the governing document confusion
Is the Charter and Governing Document legally our governing document or isn’t it?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WEIGHTLIFTING: Solis sets State, National Record
Damian Solis, an EBCI tribal member from the Big Cove community, set the new Iron Boy Powerlifting State and National record for the 275lb weight class with a deadlift of 600lbs at the IBP Tarheel State Powerlifting Championships in McAdenville on Saturday, April 12.
SOCCER: Swimmer gets second hat trick as Lady Braves win 3-2
It is rare when a soccer player gets a hat trick (three goals) in a match. It is almost unheard of for a player to do that twice in the same week. But, that’s exactly what Cherokee senior Taran Swimmer did this past week.
TRACK & FIELD: Sutton wins shot put championship
Cherokee senior Stevi Sutton is on a quest for a ring. Last year, she was the runner-up in the state shot put event with a throw of 34’ 11”. She shattered that mark and her personal best with a throw of 36’ 6” to win the shot put event at the Smoky Mountain Conference track and field championship held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, April 23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Paul Squirrell – obituary
Paul Squirrell, 83, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with his family and friends by his side. He had resided at the Tsali Care Center during the final days of his life.
Carl Johnson Nations – obituary
Carl Johnson Nations, 91, of the Ela Community, passed on May 30, 2019.
Clara “Mama Sue” Dills – obituary
Clara “Mama Sue” Dills, 92, of Webster, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Monday May 27, 2019. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda Holderman.
HAPPENINGS
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum Cherokee language class
Mondays (Nov. 18 and 25, Dec. 2 and 9) from 6:30-9pm at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. The cost of the class is $40 for all four evenings. If you have taken the class before with the museum, a discount of $5 will be given. The class will be taught by...
Trail of Tears water route subject of lecture
In celebration of Native American Month, Sequoyah Birthplace is presenting several programs. On Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2pm, the museum will host a free lecture with Dale Stewart narrating the history of the Trail of Tears with special attention on the “Water Route,”...
Jackson county Democrats Qualla Precinct meeting
Nov. 9 at 11:30am for a Dutch treat lunch at Granny’s Kitchen. Guest speakers will include Luke Hyde, District 11 Democratic Chairperson, and Kirk Stephens, Jackson County Board of Elections. Info: Jeff Jones 497-0168
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