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).
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
AROUND THE REZ: Homecoming is a welcome event
Homecoming is a welcome event each year at schools all across the country and especially at Cherokee High School (CHS).
Blackfox translates EPA Activity Book into Cherokee language
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Lorax Activity Book project to implement the “Making a Visible Difference in Communities Across the Country” initiative.
Park plans 420-Acre Prescribed Burn in Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian Piedmont Zone fire management staff plan to burn approximately 420 acres of fields east of Hyatt Lane in Cades Cove.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Tribal Higher Education providing opportunities for Cherokee students
Comet Financial Intelligence’s website (www.cometfi.com) has a ticker that updates every few seconds showing the total student loan debt for Americans. As of the publishing of this commentary, it is $1,434,353,722,910…it’s probably thousands or millions of dollars more by the time you’re reading this. The website reports that the average student loan debt in America is $37,172 with an average $393 monthly payment.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Swimmer lifts Cherokee over Haywood Christian
Senior forward Taran Swimmer scored on two penalty kicks to lead the Lady Braves to a 2-0 win over Haywood Christian at home on Thursday, April 10. She scored the first one with 9:52 left in the first half and the second with 4:12 left in the match.
SOFTBALL: Youngdeer earns USA South All-Conference selection
Maryville College junior outfielder Hannah Youngdeer, was named as a USA South 2014 Softball All-Conference selection by the league on Wednesday, April 9. Youngdeer, an EBCI tribal member and 2011 graduate of Cherokee High School, led the Scots with a .318 batting...
GOLF: Braves win home match as Crowe finishes first
The Sequoyah National Golf Club, a course known to be a formidable opponent to any golfer looking to display their mettle and skill, played host to the home match of the Cherokee Braves golf team on Tuesday, April 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Alice Mae (Wolfe) Forney – obituary
Alice Mae (Wolfe) Forney, 67, of the Big Cove Community and resided in Sylva with her husband Marvin “Buster” Forney of 20 years, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5, 2019.
Jean Bradley Nickerson – obituary
Jean Bradley Nickerson, age 76, of Huntsville, Ala., passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Jennifer-Jeanne Lucille Nickerson
Jennifer-Jeanne Lucille Nickerson, age 51 of Huntsville, Ala., passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Cornhole for Christmas flyer
Benefit for Rebecca Paz-Chalacha and Family
Oct. 31 from 8am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Indian Tacos and Frybread and chili dinners. Indian Taco w/drink $8, Frybread and chili w/drink $7. Walk-ins welcome and deliveries (4 or more orders) upon request. Please call in all deliveries before...
Benefit for James and Jackie Porter Family
Nov. 7 from 8am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Spaghetti dinner with corn, salad, break and drink for $7. Walk-ins welcome and deliveries are upon request. Proceeds will go to help with expenses for Kyleigh Porter, daughter of James and Jackie, who...
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