NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park, Tribe seeking amendments to sochan gathering agreement
Officials from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are happy with the implementation of the sochan (Rudbeckia laciniata) gathering agreement between the two governmental entities, but they see room for improvement.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards 16 grants during fall cycle
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 16 fall grants for 2019 for a total of more than $2.2 million.
Tribal Court Docket for Dec. 18
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Public Open Houses rescheduled to welcome new Park Superintendent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have rescheduled two open houses that were canceled due to inclement weather.
Southwestern Community College’s 21st annual Job Fair is March 26
Southwestern Community College is holding its 21st annual Job Fair on the Jackson campus Thursday, March 26 for students, alumni and members of the community to connect with employers in the area.
Cherokee Middle School is holding bully prevention week
February 23-27 is bully prevention week at Cherokee Middle School.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thanks Chief for opening “blind eye”
Thank you Chief Lambert for opening that “blind eye”
THANK YOU: The family of Nannie Morris expresses gratitude
The family of Nannie “Bunny” Sampson Morris would like to express sincere gratitude to all friends and relatives who stopped by to be with us; offered prayers, hugs, comforting words and sang during Bunny’s illness and passing.
LETTER: Reader dislikes Congressman’s comment on Native artifacts
I just wanted to say that after reading the article about Rob Bishop (House Natural Resources Chairman calls Native American artifacts ‘bull crap’), in my opinion he had a lot of gall to say what he said about Native artifacts!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Mintz signs letter of intent with Lenoir-Rhyne
Avery Mintz is a Lady Brave this year, but next season she’ll be a Bear. The Cherokee senior signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to play basketball on a full scholarship next year for Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.
Fall CHS Sports Seniors honored
Cherokee High School seniors in all fall sports, band, and ROTC were honored before and at halftime of the Cherokee football game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8.
FOOTBALL: Robbinsville 52 Cherokee 0
The Robbinsville Black Knights defeated the Braves 52-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joseph Saunooke – obituary
Joseph Saunooke, Sr., 67 of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.
Nathanael Z. Shinkman – obituary
Nathanael Z. Shinkman, 27, of the Wrights Creek Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Doris “Granny” West Catt – obituary
Doris “Granny” West Catt, 92, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Yard Sale to benefit Wolftown Indian Ball Team
Sept. 21 at 7am at the Painttown Gym.
Reading and Book Signing at Qualla Library
Jerri Beck, formerly of Birdtown, is the author of tribal markings, a collection of poetry published by Blue Rooster Press. She will read selections from the book and autograph copies on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7p.m. at the Qualla Boundary Library. Currently a resident...
Cherokee Indian Fair Cornhole Tournament flyer
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