NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Three Native American women elected to Congress
For the first time, the U.S. House of Representatives will have three Native American women. Congresswomen Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) were both re-elected, and they will be joined by Yvette Herrell, a Republican who won in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
EBCI, CCS to maintain modified operations
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be entering its fifth week of a ‘modified operational plan’, maintaining working from home for most tribal employees.
Cherokee Nation formalizes purchase of Will Rogers Birthplace Museum in Oologah
Cherokee Nation announced plans to purchase the historic Will Rogers Birthplace Museum in Rogers County.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU: Family of Maggie Lossiah thanks community
The family of Maggie Lossiah would like to take this time to say thank you to everyone who has showed support to us, not only in her passing but also during the months she was in the hospital.
The Apple House
Aromatherapy is a relatively new art in today’s society. Practiced mostly in spas, its application can be helpful and enlightening.
Hannah Ledford to compete for Miss Teen title
Hannah Ledford, an EBCI tribal member from the Birdtown Community, was recently selected to participate in the 2015 Miss Teen pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15.
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
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.
VOLLEYBALL: Results from Rosman, Swain
Tuesday, Sept. 17 Cherokee vs. Rosman Middle School: Rosman 25-14, 25-15 JV: Rosman 25-16, 25-6 High School: Rosman 25-5, 25-10, 25-19 Thursday, Sept. 19 Cherokee vs. Swain Middle School: Swain 25-22, 25-13 JV: Swain 25-12, 25-15 High School: Swain 25-14,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Ethan David Ross LaFontaine – obituary
Ethan David Ross LaFontaine died unexpectedly in Mandaree, ND on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at the age of 21.
Mickey Edward Rattler – obituary
Mickey Edward Rattler, 61, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Elsie Wolfe Rattler of Cherokee and the late Leroy Rattler of Snowbird.
Jerri Lynn Smith Reed – obituary
Jerri Lynn Smith Reed, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following a brief illness.
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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