NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Pilot survives small plane crash in Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a small plane crash approximately 6 miles west of Clingmans Dome at approximately 11 a.m. on Friday, April 10.
Proposed resolution seeks equity in emergency pay
Resolution number 173 (2020), submitted by Wolfetown Representative Bo Crowe, seeks to bring matching reductions in tribal pay to include elected officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Council discusses Investment Committee authority in Special Session
Tribal Council met in a specially-called session on Thursday, April 9 and discussed new authorities for the EBCI Investment Committee to better help the Tribe in its investments going forward.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Warriors raise money for Children’s Home, in traditional way
The Warriors of Anikituwah saw a need within the community, and they’re trying to do their part to help. During the recent Cherokee Voices Festival at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Warriors raised $511 that they will donate to help with the construction of the new Cherokee Children’s Home.
Forest Service announces Ginseng Permit Process for 2015
The U.S. Forest Service, National Forests in North Carolina announced that forest visitors have until Wednesday, July 15 to submit their contact information to a Nantahala or Pisgah National Forest district office if they want to participate in the lottery to receive a ginseng harvest permit this year.
Fair Committee Report – June 15 meeting
The third Cherokee Indian Fair committee meeting was held on Monday, June 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Giving the people a straight answer
Transparency – giving the community information on things that impacts their lives and their kid’s lives.
EDITORIAL: Who is accountable?
When we talk about high government office, whether tribal, national or state, we usually talk about power, authority and privilege.
LETTER: Trump and Indians
With Cherokee blood surging through my veins and as an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokees, I sit here this morning wondering how the USA government got by with carrying out atrocities against certain groups of the USA Americans.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Tribal members leading stat boards
Several EBCI tribal members are leading the WNC stat boards, as of Jan. 30, including: Kendall Toineeta, Cherokee - 1st with 5.8 assists/gm - 1st with 5.3 steals/gm - 4th with 19.9pts/gm Alea Tisho, Swain - 2nd with...
BASKETBALL: Cherokee wins against Blue Ridge
Cherokee’s varsity basketball teams traveled to Blue Ridge, Ga. on Friday, Jan. 24 and came away with two wins. The Braves (8-9) won 67-47, and the Lady Braves (15-2) won big 77-31.
MS BASKETBALL: Lady Braves finish regular season undefeated
As the final buzzer echoed through the Rosman gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 23, the spectators in attendance became witness to the remarkable 2013-14 run of the Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves basketball team.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Marenna Lynn Jumper – obituary
Marenna Lynn Jumper, 47, of the Little Snowbird Community of Graham County, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at her home with her children and loving family by her side.
Steve Moon – obituary
Steve Moon, 67, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 7, 2018.
Theresa Arch Rattler – obituary
Theresa Arch Rattler, 73, of Wrights Creek in Cherokee, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at her residence.
HAPPENINGS
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)
Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at football game
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Cherokee High School Booster Club is asking everyone who plans to attend the Cherokee vs. Murphy varsity football game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 4 to wear pink and show your support in the fight against...
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