NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs selects officers
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) were both unanimously elected on Thursday, Feb. 11 as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs for the 117th Congress.
Vaccine event in Cherokee accelerates rollout
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) ramped up COVID-19 vaccine distribution with the first fully public event on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Cherokee Indian Hospital Laboratory receives accreditation
Last month, the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to the Cherokee Indian Hospital Laboratory, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Big Cove, Big Y named Communities of Promise
WNC Communities celebrated 66 years of community achievement through the WNC Honors Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 7 as 250 community leaders from 14 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians were recognized and rewarded for their exceptional community development programs at a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Asheville.
Big Cove says thanks for Halloween Carnival
On Oct. 27, the Big Cove Community hosted their annual Halloween Carnival. It was truly a success!
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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…
EDITORIAL: It is what Cherokee people do
In September, the entire legislative branch of our Tribe is up for election.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Highlands 6 Cherokee 0
The Highlands Highlanders defeated the Cherokee Braves 6-0 at Cherokee on Monday, Sept. 16.
VOLLEYBALL: Results from Sept. 10, 12
Tuesday, Sept. 10 Cherokee vs. Murphy Middle School: Murphy 26-24, 25-22 JV: Murphy 25-19, 25-8 High School: Murphy 25-14, 25-20, 25-11 Thursday, Sept. 12 Cherokee at Robbinsville Middle School: Robbinsville 25-21, 25-10 JV: Robbinsville 25-9, 25-17 High...
FOOTBALL: Rabun Gap (Ga.) 48 Cherokee 0
Rabun Gap (Ga.) defeated the Cherokee Braves 48-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 13.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Roman Gregory West – obituary
Roman Gregory West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Zachariah Lightning Rattler
Zachariah Lightning Rattler, 40, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Charlotte Welch Taylor -obituary
Charlotte Welch Taylor, age 88, of the Painttown Community, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 17,2018. She was born on Nov. 10,1929 in Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Alumni Night at Braves football game
The Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves fall sports teams, and the Cherokee Braves Booster club are inviting Cherokee High School Alumni to be recognized at Ray Kinsland stadium on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Cherokee vs. Tuscola football game. All alumni in attendance will be...
Cherokee Women’s Day
Nov. 2 from 10:30am – 2pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Exhibits, fellowship and presentations on women’s roles in tribal government, cultural ceremonies, language preservation and gadugi. Free admission, lunch and goody bags provided for all participants. ...
Memorial for Bill Reed
Sept. 2 from 5:30-9pm at the Wolftown Indian ballfield. 6pm – Indian ballgame, 7pm send-off of balloons, 7:30pm singing, 8pm pot luck dinner – please bring a covered dish to share. Everyone is invited. Bring a lawn chair. Info: Frances Reed 497-9837 or Lori Reed...
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