NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central Schools moving to Plan B
The Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Cherokee Nation Reservation now visible on Google Maps
The Cherokee Nation’s reservation boundaries are now mapped on Google Maps.
Savanna’s Act passes Congress, now onto Trump’s desk
Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a member of the Spirit Lake Tribe who lived in Fargo, N.D., died at the age of 22 after a woman cut a baby from her womb in a terrible attack in August 2017.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Big Cove, Big Y named Communities of Promise
WNC Communities celebrated 66 years of community achievement through the WNC Honors Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 7 as 250 community leaders from 14 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were recognized and rewarded for their exceptional community development programs at a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Asheville.
Big Cove says thanks for Halloween Carnival
On Oct. 27, the Big Cove Community hosted their annual Halloween Carnival. It was truly a success!
THANK YOU: Wolftown Community Club says thanks
The Wolftown Community Club would like to thank all the volunteers that came out and helped with the Safe Trick-or-Treat event:
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Birdtown Rep. explains Power to the People vote
My decision regarding the Power to the People resolution presented to tribal council has caused some questions in the community.
EDITORIAL: Pondering the weight while we wait
A Tribal census, for the purpose of determining the weight of the vote to be cast by each Council member, shall be conducted prior to the 1981 Tribal election and prior to the election each ten years thereafter…
EDITORIAL: It is what Cherokee people do
In September, the entire legislative branch of our Tribe is up for election.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Basketball Tournament brackets
Brackets for the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School basketball tournament scheduled to start Saturday, Jan. 25 at Murphy High School.
MS BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Rosman
The Cherokee Middle School basketball teams traveled to Rosman on Thursday, Jan. 23 and came away with wins.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves top 90 points in wins
The Cherokee Braves (7-9) and the Lady Braves (14-2) both topped 90pts in wins at Rosman on Friday, Jan. 17. The Braves won 95-76, and the Lady Braves won big over the Lady Tigers 92-52.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ethan David Ross LaFontaine – obituary
Ethan David Ross LaFontaine died unexpectedly in Mandaree, ND on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at the age of 21.
Mickey Edward Rattler – obituary
Mickey Edward Rattler, 61, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Elsie Wolfe Rattler of Cherokee and the late Leroy Rattler of Snowbird.
Jerri Lynn Smith Reed – obituary
Jerri Lynn Smith Reed, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community Club upcoming events
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6pm- monthly meeting; election of officers, presenter Warren Dupree Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8am- building of the Community fair booth display at the Fairgrounds exhibit hall Saturday, Oct. 5 from 12-3pm- Ledford-Greybeard Family Reunion at the...
Reunion for families of Henry and Nancy George Bradley (new location)
Oct. 12 from 1-6pm at the Painttown Community Building. Bring old family favorite dishes for potluck dinner. Info: Nikki Nations (828) 342-0134 or Nancy Maney (828) 226-7382
Ledford-Greybeard Family Reunion
Oct. 5 from 12-3pm at the Birdtown Community Building. Bring your favorite covered dish and a door prize. Info: Regina Rosario 788-5655 or Charlene Owle 788-3723
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