NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Tribe takes a step forward on medical marijuana
Medical marijuana (also known as medical cannabis) has been a topic of discussion within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) for the past five years.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Hyatt bringing Smile Drive to South Dakota
Miss Native American USA Kristina Hyatt, an EBCI tribal member from the Big Cove community, is teaming up with America’s ToothFairy Team for the annual America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive.
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll lists for 2nd quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll lists for 2nd quarter
SCC’s human services tech grads honored
Six graduating students in Southwestern Community College’s human services technology program were honored recently with a pinning ceremony at the Jackson Campus.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: USET leader addresses President Trump’s remarks he calls “offensive”
On the heels of Thanksgiving and at the conclusion of Native American Heritage Month, a month set aside each year with the purpose of recognizing the significant contributions that America’s first peoples have made to the United States, I was saddened, shocked, and appalled by the level of disrespect you displayed during yesterday’s honoring of World War II Native American Code Talkers.
EDITORIAL: It’s rope, not dope.
We, as a community and government, continue to debate the merits of cannabis in its various forms. The plant has its proponents and its detractors.
COMMENTARY: Rest in Peace guys and flying turkeys
We, Indian Country and music fans, have lost two giants. Both are irreplaceable.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at State Meet
The Cherokee Middle School Wrestling team traveled to Wake Forest University in Winston Salem to participate in the North Carolina USA Wrestling Championships on Friday, Feb. 7. The teams were divided into two divisions, the 7th grade and 8th grade. Julian Rubio led...
Toineeta named WNC Player of the Week for second time
Kendall Toineeta, junior, has been named Citizen-Times WNC Player of the Week for the second time this season. She opened the week with 26pts at home against Hayesville on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Then, she scored 19 at Andrews on Thursday and finished with 38 at Murphy on...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee rolling, sweeps Murphy
The Lady Braves (20-2) and Braves (13-9) kept their 2014 swagger going as they swept Murphy in key away games on Friday, Feb. 7. The Lady Braves won 69-57 and the Braves won big 83-58.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Charles “Chino” Ray West – obituary
Charles “Chino” Ray West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Patsy Sue Ledford Maney
Patsy Sue Ledford Maney, 74, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018
Julia Leigh Bushyhead – obituary
Julia Leigh Bushyhead (aka Juls, Judo, JuJu) of Alexandria, Va., died in her residence of cardiac arrest on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Her light went out but her shine lingers on and sparks in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
HAPPENINGS
Firewood permits to be issued temporarily by Tribal Forestry
During the Federa shut-down, all firewood cutting permits will be issued by Tommy Cabe of Tribal Forestry. Tribal Forestry is located at the BIA Forestry & Fire compound located on 32 Drowning Bear Street. Cabe's office hours are from 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through...
Free Bloodroot workshop
Oct. 24 from 10am – 12pm at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. The workshop, called “Growing Bloodroot for Dye” is being offered by Qualla Arts and Crafts and N.C. State University and is funded by RTCAR. Learn how to prepare a planting bed, divide bloodroot...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Oct. 3)
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