NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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).
“Never forget what they did”: Cherokee honors fallen on Memorial Day
Flags and flowers decorated the graves of heroes buried in the Yellowhill Veterans Cemetery on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day) as the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held its annual event there on that morning.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Smokies celebrates National Park Service 100th Birthday
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, dignitaries, and special guests gathered at Park Headquarters on Thursday, Aug. 25 to celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service.
Mission Serve Program volunteers services to Tribe
For the past nine years, the Mission Serve Program has journied to Cherokee.
Welcome Center gearing up for the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade
The Cherokee Indian Fair is just around the corner. Preparations are already in full swing, and the theme selected for this year’s fair is “Living Cherokee Strong”.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Suggestion for syringe issue
We all agree there are used syringes out in the community, and we are getting kiosks.
EDITORIAL: The people take a step forward
It was a good day in Tribal Council yesterday (Thursday, Sept. 6) for the press and the people. Your right to free speech was endorsed by your legislature in the form of substantive changes to the Cherokee Code regarding the Cherokee One Feather and the Free Press Act.
COMMENTARY: Keep the information flowing
Tribal Code defines what is and isn’t public information. The purpose of the law is important.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Mintz, Smith, Tisho selected for Blue-White game
Avery Mintz, a senior at Cherokee, has been selected to the Blue-White all-star game scheduled for Friday, March 21 at T.C. Roberson. This season, she has averaged 17.6pts, 2.4 assists and 4.3 steals per game. Also, chosen for the game were EBCI tribal members...
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves among stat leaders
Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee, is first in all of western North Carolina with 5.2 steals/game, second with 6.3 assists and third with 19.4pts. Teammates Avery Mintz and Bree Stamper tied at 18th with 2.4 assists. Mintz was also sixth with 17.6pts and fifth with 4.3...
SOFTBALL: Parker named SoCon Pitcher of the Week
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman junior Shelby Parker, an EBCI tribal member, was recently named Southern Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week after tossing three complete-game shutouts and her first career no-hitter. Parker worked 21 and 1/3 innings over four appearances...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Sam Saunooke – obituary
Sam Saunooke, 80, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on May 11, 2019 while recovering from a period of illness at the Tsali Care Center in Cherokee.
Russell Gerardo Ledford – obituary
Russell Gerardo Ledford, infant son of Sonya Ledford and Luis Gomez, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Chrismon T. Smith – obituary
Chrismon T. Smith, 51, of the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit for Kim Parton
Oct. 18 from 11am- 1pm at the Cherokee EMS building. She has been in Mission Hospital with a long term illness. Menu: Potato soup, vegetable soup, or chili with cheese toast or bologna sandwich, dessert $5. Drinks $1. Also available 50/50 tickets and raffle for a...
Community Mediation Training
Nov. 12-14 from 9am – 4:30pm in Webster. This is for individuals who wish to learn neutral ways to mediate conflicts in their workplaces, families, churches, community organizations and neighborhoods. The course meets the standards of the Mediation Network of North...
Trail of Tears Symposium flyer
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