NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council passes “Becky’s Law” regarding debate discussions
One of the most vocal and involved members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is Becky Walker – who, for years has attended Tribal Council meetings offering her thoughts, insight, and suggestions on issues affecting the Tribe.
Feasibility study set for Cherokee meat production
A feasibility study for a potential Cherokee meat production facility was approved Tuesday, July 7 at the regular session of Budget Council.
Kituwah LLC to place model homes in Cherokee
The Kituwah LLC has been granted a portion of land to place model homes for viewing in Cherokee.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Warriors raise money for Children’s Home, in traditional way
The Warriors of Anikituwah saw a need within the community, and they’re trying to do their part to help. During the recent Cherokee Voices Festival at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, the Warriors raised $511 that they will donate to help with the construction of the new Cherokee Children’s Home.
Forest Service announces Ginseng Permit Process for 2015
The U.S. Forest Service, National Forests in North Carolina announced that forest visitors have until Wednesday, July 15 to submit their contact information to a Nantahala or Pisgah National Forest district office if they want to participate in the lottery to receive a ginseng harvest permit this year.
Fair Committee Report – June 15 meeting
The third Cherokee Indian Fair committee meeting was held on Monday, June 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: News from Indian Country and a political statement issue
The NFL season has kicked off, the Cowboys and Browns still suck as usual, the Raiders looked darn good against the Saints, the Patsys might be OK during Brady’s 4-game absence and nobody should care because the Packers are gonna go to the Super Bowl.
Racism divides
I followed a Facebook conversation string on TSA-LA-GI VOICE (a Facebook page hosted by Lea Wolf) this weekend that concerned an incident of racism experienced by some Braves fans at Thursday’s game against Smokey Mountain High School.
EDITORIAL: Government needs to hear you
Some think that one vote won’t make a difference. If you think that way, the way of the ostrich with his head in the sand, then you deserve the representation you receive.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Flames go pink
The Cherokee Flames traveling soccer team is going pink for all of its October games in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
JV FOOTBALL: Andrews 50 Cherokee 32
The JV Andrews Wildcats defeated the JV Braves 50-32 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 10.
FOOTBALL: Murphy 51 Cherokee 12
The Murphy Bulldogs defeated the Braves 51-12 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 4.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Clarence Welch – obituary
Clarence Welch, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday May 8, 2018. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Theodore Anthony “Tony” and Hattie Welch.
David James Kalonaheskie – obituary
David James Kalonaheskie, 87, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva after a brief illness.
Henry Wyman Huskey – obituary
Henry Wyman Huskey, 82, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Sept. 12)
Mountain Heritage Day’s ‘Best of the West’ to feature apple dishes
Apples are the key ingredient in this year’s entries for the annual “Best of the West” award in the Mountain Heritage Day “A Gathering In” Traditional Food Competition.
Steve Youngdeer Post 143 to host veterans representatives
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host both North Carolina Veterans Service officer Steven Robertson and North Carolina Veterans Employment consultant Greg Wade on Sept. 19 from 10am – 2pm at Post Headquarters on Acquoni Road. Veterans and family...
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