NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
NCHHS and CIHA launching EBCI Tribal Option program for Medicaid beneficiaries
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) have entered into a contract to support the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in addressing the health needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native Medicaid beneficiaries.
Wolftown mother, daughter discuss their bout with COVID-19
For one mother and daughter from the Wolftown Community, their bouts with COVID-19 were challenging.
Council passes public mask mandate
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has seen a surge of COVID-19 cases in October, and Tribal Council has taken action passing a public mask mandate.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU Fine Art Museum hosts exhibit by acclaimed Cherokee artist Wilnoty
An exhibition of works by renowned sculptor John Julius Wilnoty of Cherokee continues on display at Western Carolina University’s Fine Art Museum through Friday, March 25.
41st Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest
A writing contest is being held at the 41st annual Unity Writing Conference in the following categories:
Cherokee Life’s Spring Sports Sign-ups
Cherokee Life Recreation is currently taking sign-up registrations for Spring sports including: baseball, softball, tee ball, and soccer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The right to speak your mind – What are you doing with it?
Indian tribes and other peoples have struggled with the concept of free speech since people began to have independent thought.
EDITORIAL: The war of words
Over the past two years, we have certainly had our share of controversy and harsh words in the community. Passionate people have been vocal about their passions throughout the year 2017.
EDITORIAL: What a year this has been
As we kiss 2017 a fond goodbye, we remember one of the most eventful years in tribal history. Our community has been on a roller coaster ride of emotion from incredible sadness to incredible elation.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS and CMS track schedules
CHS and CMS track schedules
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves advance to SMC finals
The Braves (15-9) and Lady Braves (22-2), both #1 seeds in the tournament, advanced to the finals of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament with wins in the semi-final round on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Swain County High School. The Braves defeated #5 seed Andrews 51-45, and the Lady Braves defeated #5 seed Murphy 73-52.
Fishing Report: Use February to catch up on fishing tackle
Sudden warmer temperatures this week may have you ready to head outside and go fishing, but have you looked at that tangled mess of fishing tackle in the corner? When was the last time you changed the line, oiled your reels, or sharpened your hooks? How many of your...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Cynthia L. Crowe – obituary
Cynthia L. Crowe, 59, died unexpectedly but peacefully in her Father’s house, surrounded by her beloved church family on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018.
Roseann Mechele Fish Long – obituary
Roseann Mechele Fish Long, age 54, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Rev. Winford D. Sanders – obituary
Rev. Winford D. Sanders, 87, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
18th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Nov. 23 from 11am – 4pm at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Music, dance, arts and crafts. The American Indian Heritage Celebration is supported by the Raleigh Arts Commission, United Arts Council of Wake County, N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs, N.C....
State to host series of Federal Disaster Public Assistance Applicant Briefings
The State of North Carolina has received a federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance (PA) for 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina. The declaration date is Sept. 25, with an event incident period of July 3-13. The...
Western Carolina War Eagles football schedule
Practice, Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6pm at the Acquoni Expo Center field 7-on-7 challenge, Oct. 26 at 11am at the Acquoni Expo Center field All newcomers are welcome to tryout during practice. Open to all ages. Email westerncarolinawareagles@gmail.com for an...
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