NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Chief’s Report: Tribe in negotiations to acquire gaming facility in Midwest
Every two and four years EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) tribal citizens hear some common phrases tossed about, “balanced budget”, “increased jobs”, “additional benefit programs”, and “higher per capita payments”.
Tribal health officials urge contact tracing participation
According to health officials with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), each person testing positive for COVID-19 has had contact with 3 to 20 other people – known as direct contacts.
Three COVID-19 positives attend gathering on Sam Reed Rd.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified three (3) Qualla Boundary residents on Thursday, Oct. 15 who tested positive for COVID-19.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum offering workshops on fish nets, feather capes
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is offering workshops on making fish nets and feather capes Nov. 13-14.
THANK YOU: Maney family says thank you for support during loss
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the support we received during the loss of our father, Donald Edward Maney.
New Kituwah announces honor roll, perfect attendance lists
The New Kituwah Academy announced its honor roll and perfect attendance lists for the first nine weeks on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
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
FOOTBALL: Wildcatt to play in Mississippi Bowl
EBCI tribal member Jacob Wildcatt is a member of the No. 1 ranked Georgia Military Bulldogs (11-0) who are set to play for a NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) National Championship. The Bulldogs will square off against the No. 2 East Mississippi...
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves lose season opener
RABUN GAP, Ga. – The Braves (0-1) and Lady Braves (0-1) traveled to Rabun Gap on Tuesday, Nov. 19 to open their 2013-14 season. The Braves lost 66-63 and the Lady Braves lost 59-51. Bree Stamper led the Lady Braves with 17pts followed by Kendall Toineeta with 13. ...
Wachacha is inducted into the Graham County Hall of Fame
Arnold Wachacha, an EBCI tribal member and a 1966 graduate of Robbinsville High School, was one of three athletes who was inducted into the Graham County Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 1. He excelled in football and basketball, playing at the varsity level all four...
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
Big Y Meeting rescheduled
Big Y has rescheduled their meeting for this coming Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6pm at the Big Y Community Building.
Area farmers eligible for flood damage
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared a natural disaster in the State of Tennessee on Aug. 28 based on damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred from March 1 and continuing. In accordance with Section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm...
Fall Harvest to be celebrated at the Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10am – 4pm at the Mountain Farm Museum adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center just outside of Cherokee. This event continues to preserve the legacy...
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