NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Chief’s Report: Update on Catawba, Lumbee issues
As you may be aware, we have been battling an unlawful attempt to establish an off-reservation casino in our state through land acquisition by the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation.
Cherokee Nation establishes first hunting, fishing reserves
The Cherokee Nation announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12 the Tribe’s first hunting and fishing reserve areas dedicated to Cherokee citizens for controlled hunts to open later this year.
Indiana casino purchase receives formal protest
Robert Saunooke, an attorney and member of of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), has submitted a formal protest to the EBCI Tribal Council regarding its decision to purchase the Caesars Southern Indiana casino for a reported $250 million.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks
Cherokee Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks
Miss Cherokee report for January and February
Si-yo, this New Year is going by pretty fast. January is already gone and we are half way through the month of February.
Eastern Band Community Foundation announces scholarship availability
The board of advisors of the Eastern Band Community Foundation announces the availability of the Bill Taylor Memorial Scholarship and many other statewide scholarships, according to Carla Jamison, board president.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: A place of sanctuary for pets
We had dogs of our own, but we started to notice that there were a lot of stray dogs and dogs along roadsides that looked to be homeless and/or abandoned
EDITORIAL: Something smells fishy
There are 30 miles of fishable streams on the Qualla Boundary. Those streams have been here for as long as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Water is not just a commodity to us. It is spiritual. It is a source of life. It is a resource for the continuation of the Tribe.
EDITORIAL: Road Kill
When it comes to crosswalk safety on the Boundary, the Tribe and Department of Transportation have made significant progress over years past.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MS WRESTLING: Braves place at Conference Tournament
Several members of the Cherokee Middle School Braves wrestling team placed at the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school tournament held at Hiwassee Dam on Saturday, Feb. 1.
MS BASKETBALL: Braves advance to tournament finals
The Cherokee Middle School men’s basketball team has advanced to the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals on Thursday, Feb. 6 against the Swain County Maroon Devils at the Murphy High School gym at 7:15pm.
Tribal member works on NBC project
Natalie Welch, an EBCI tribal member, has been working for the past year with Wieden & Kennedy Entertainment on behalf of client Procter & Gamble on a project that will air on NBC on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 8pm.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Abraham Wachacha – obituary
Abraham Wachacha, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.
Debra Shan Goshorn – obituary
Debra Shan Goshorn, 61, passed on Dec. 1, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a valiant fight against cancer.
Jonathan Smith – obituary
Jonathan Smith, 35, of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Volunteers needed at Cherokee Indian Hospital
Cherokee Indian Hospital is seeking volunteers to provide for the spiritual needs of the Cherokee people and others who present to the emergency room and inpatient unit for care. “This is a very rewarding program for those who minister to the spiritual souls,” said...
Cherokee Zombie Run flyer
New Echota Days flyer
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