NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. enters into agreement to divest Caesars Southern Indiana to the EBCI
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. announced on Thursday, Dec. 23 a definitive agreement to sell the operations of Caesars Southern Indiana to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) for $250 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
Lumbee Acknowledgment Act dies in Senate
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina didn’t get the Christmas present they’ve been hoping for for more than a century – federal recognition as an American Indian tribe.
Indian Country reacts to Rep. Haaland’s historic cabinet nomination
Indian Country was a flutter on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 17 with the news that President-elect Joe Biden was nominating Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) as Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU: Family of Bob Smith expresses appreciation
The family of Bob Smith would like to express our deep appreciation to those who offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort to us in our time of sorrow.
CHS students enjoy Indian dinners
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Cherokee High School Cultural Program served Indian dinners on Thursday, Nov. 19. The program served to over 400 students, faculty and a few community members who just heard about it through the grapevine.
Tribe to host 2nd Annual Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas
Again this year, the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds will be decorated in tinsel and lights. Enjoy a winter wonderland with light tunnels guiding guests to each of the Cherokee legend sculptures that were custom-made for Cherokee and for this event.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: More than just fishing
I remember from a very early age the times I spent with my grandfather on the riverbanks of western North Carolina.
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…
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Hayesville 46 Cherokee 6
The Hayesville Yellow Jackets defeated the Cherokee Braves 46-6 at Hayesville on Friday, Sept. 27.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee Cross Country Invitational
The Cherokee Cross Country Invitational was held at Cherokee on Thursday, Sept. 26.
JV FOOTBALL: Murphy 50 Cherokee 14
The JV Murphy Bulldogs defeated the JV Braves 50-14 at Murphy on Thursday, Sept. 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
William P. Standingdeer – obituary
William P. Standingdeer, 57, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice Davis Standingdeer.
Raymond “Chucky” Owle III – obituary
Raymond “Chucky” Owle III, 47, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Gwyndolyn Cline Ayers – obituary
Gwyndolyn Cline Ayers, 88, of Bryson City, passed away peacefully at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. A native of Swain County and an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, she was the daughter of the late Luzene and Fred Cline.
HAPPENINGS
Spero Manson to deliver native health lecture Sept. 4 at WCU
Spero M. Manson, the Distinguished Professor of Public Health and Psychiatry and head of the Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health at the University of Colorado at Denver, will deliver Western Carolina University’s annual public lecture in native health on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
1st Annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser
Aug. 31 at the Robbinsville Masonic Lodge No. 672 in Robbinsville. Sign in 8am-9:30am. Start 10am. $40 per team. All proceeds go to Masonic Home for Children at Oxford (formerly known as Oxford Orphanage). Payout: 1st place – 30 percent of entries, 2nd place – 20...
TERO job bank
TERO is the Tribe’s Indian preference program. Are you looking for a job? TERO helps enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and other federally-recognized Tribes, spouses of enrolled members and parents of minor enrolled children find employment. ...
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