NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Secretary Haaland creates new Missing & Murdered Unit
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced on Thursday, April 1 the formation of a new Missing & Murdered Unit (MMU) within the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services (BIA-OJS) to provide leadership and direction for cross-departmental and interagency work involving missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 31
Tribal Court Judgment Summary for March 31
Rental assistance available to qualifying EBCI tribal members
Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) who meet the income guidelines will be eligible for rental assistance thanks to a grant the Tribe recently recently from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
June 2016 per capita deadlines
The deadline to submit direct deposit forms for the June 2016 per capita distribution will be Friday, April 1.
THANK YOU: Sneed family expresses appreciation
The family of Margaret “Waggie” Sneed would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the prayers, cards, food, encouraging words, and support during our loss.
THANK YOU: Johnson thanks family, friends for support
As I made efforts to get this “thank you” written, it seems I was met with continual obstacles.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: There’s a fine line between….issue
I hope everyone enjoyed feasting on Turkey Day. I certainly did. Turkey is my weakness in late November and late December.
COMMENTARY: USET leader addresses President Trump’s remarks he calls “offensive”
On the heels of Thanksgiving and at the conclusion of Native American Heritage Month, a month set aside each year with the purpose of recognizing the significant contributions that America’s first peoples have made to the United States, I was saddened, shocked, and appalled by the level of disrespect you displayed during yesterday’s honoring of World War II Native American Code Talkers.
EDITORIAL: It’s rope, not dope.
We, as a community and government, continue to debate the merits of cannabis in its various forms. The plant has its proponents and its detractors.
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
Jonathan Smith – obituary
Jonathan Smith, 35, of Whittier, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Phoenix Johnson – obituary
Phoenix Johnson, 39, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Mission Hospital.
Kevin B. Smith – obituary
Kevin B. Smith, 46, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. He was the son of Cindy Queen Taylor and Gary Dean Smith.
HAPPENINGS
December 2013 Per Capita Deadlines
The deadline to submit direct deposit forms for the December 2013 per capita distribution will be Tuesday, Oct. 1. All direct deposit forms must be notarized. Please bring a voided check for deposit into your checking account or a statement from your bank indicating...
5th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Fire and Ice Masquerade Gala
Oct. 26 at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center. Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to invest in state-of-the-art equipment, expand and upgrade facilities, implement wellness and community benefit programs to serve the Cherokee community. The...
Girl Scout Recruitment Meeting
Sept. 5 at 6pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. Info: www.girlscoutsp2p.org or local recruitment manager Karen Bartlett 488-6537 or kbartlett@girlscoutsp2p.org
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