NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Bingo to remain closed through at least June
Cherokee Tribal Bingo has been closed for almost a year now due to COVID-19, and officials state it will remain closed through at least the end of June.
Cherokee Nation Supreme Court issues decision that ‘by blood’ reference be stricken from Cherokee Nation Constitution
The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court ruled on Monday, Feb. 22 in a unanimous decision that the language “by blood” is void, and should be removed from Cherokee Nation’s tribal laws, including provisions within the Cherokee Nation Constitution, according to the opinion.
Mike Clampitt affirms his support for EBCI
Rep. Mike Clampitt has been named Co-Chair of the House Committee on Federal Regulations and American Indian Affairs for the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Local artists receive national award
First Peoples Fund, a national organization supporting Native American artists, has named Luther G. (Butch) and Lydia Louise Goings, EBCI tribal members, as recipients of the 2016 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award.
Mountain Partners envisioning Nikwasi-Cowee Future
A group of residents from Franklin and Cherokee have been meeting for the last eight months to explore strategies to work together for economic development and historic preservation.
Hyatt bringing Smile Drive to South Dakota
Miss Native American USA Kristina Hyatt, an EBCI tribal member from the Big Cove community, is teaming up with America’s ToothFairy Team for the annual America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Absolute service perfects absolutely
Treating everyone with courtesy and respect, regardless of their circumstance, is a behavior well worth emulating.
COMMENTARY: Are you ready for some football?
I pride myself on having an excellent sense of humor.
EDITORIAL: A long way to go and a short time to get there
After many years of prioritizing and then putting to the back burner the need for an overhaul of the Cherokee Code, Tribal Council voted last month to assemble a committee to review and “clean up” the Code.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
BASKETBALL: Is this the year? Lady Braves are on a mission
The past two seasons, the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity basketball team has made it to the 1A West Regional Finals. This year, they are determined to go further.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Roseann Mechele Fish Long – obituary
Roseann Mechele Fish Long, age 54, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Rev. Winford D. Sanders – obituary
Rev. Winford D. Sanders, 87, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Dr. Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer – obituary
God called in his time and grace on Saturday, Nov. 24 for Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer, 97 years old.
HAPPENINGS
Reunion for families of Henry and Nancy George Bradley
Oct. 12 from 1-6pm at the Oconaluftee Island Park. Bring old family favorite dishes for potluck dinner. Info: Nikki Nations (828) 342-0134 or Nancy Maney (828) 226-7382
Child and Adult Care Food Program (Agelink and Snowbird Centers)
Cherokee Boys Club, Inc. Control #8816
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition to host 6th Annual Community Day
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is hosting its 6th annual Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11:30a.m. - 3:30p.m. at the Tsali Manor Pavilion to which everyone is invited. Please bring a traditional Cherokee food dish for the potluck lunch along...
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