NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dr. Bunio: “People have to stop putting themselves in a position of catching COVID-19”
A gathering is anytime you are getting a group of people together that are not in your immediate circle or your immediate household.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2015 Cherokee Indian Fair Qualla Arts & Crafts winners
These are the winners in the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. contests at the 2015 Cherokee Indian Fair.
EBCI Christmas Check deadline
Christmas Check deadlines and information
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade and Community Day winners
Following are the winners of the 2015 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade held on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Community Day held on Saturday, Oct. 10.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader shares thoughts on Lumbees with Sen. Burr
The Skarure Katehnuaka Tuscarora Nation of Indians have and are of a rich part of NC history past and present.
LETTER: Tribal member shares thoughts on Lumbees with Senator
The following letter was sent to Senator Burr expressing my concern with his support of the Lumbee Recognition Act.
EDITORIAL: The Frog will Swallow the Sun
A once-in-a-lifetime event will take place in a very narrow strip of geography across the United States.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member competing for Miss Indian Rodeo
Devalyn Raylene Crowe, an EBCI tribal member, will compete for the title of Miss Indian Rodeo at the Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) in Las Vegas, Nev. on Nov. 5-9.
FOOTBALL: Swain 48 Cherokee 6
The Swain Maroon Devils defeated the Braves 48-6 at Swain on Friday, Oct. 18.
CROSS COUNTRY: Smoky Mountain Conference Championships
The Smoky Mountain Conference high school and middle school cross country championships were held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Robert Michael “Jose” West – obituary
Robert Michael “Jose” West, 60, of Leesburg, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018.
Jess Alvin “Keener” McCoy – obituary
Jess Alvin “Keener” McCoy, 39, of Birdtown, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Howard Pritchard Melton – obituary
Howard Pritchard Melton age 90, of Sylva, passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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