NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Blackfeet Nation calls for permanent protection of Badger-Two Medicine
Following decades of threat to their cultural homeland, the Blackfeet Nation on Thursday, June 25 released a legislative proposal to permanently protect the Badger-Two Medicine as a “Cultural Heritage Area.”
Face coverings to be required on EBCI tribal lands and throughout state
Following a week of increased coronavirus (COVID-19) cases statewide and the first reported death among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), leaders are taking increased action to help curb the spread of the virus.
Positive COVID-19 case in Graham Co. linked to church gathering
The Graham County Health Department, in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, identified on Wednesday, June 24 a Graham County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in the county and is now isolating in their home.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Park Deputy Superintendent announced
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Tuesday, April 28 that Clayton F. Jordan has been selected as the next Deputy Superintendent.
WCU to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 8-9 for expected record class
Western Carolina University will hold three commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 – to recognize the academic achievements of what is expected to be the university’s fourth-straight record spring graduating class.
Little Miss Cherokee report
Recently, I had the chance to visit Washington, DC along with Junior Miss Cherokee Jade Ledford and Miss Cherokee Taylor Wilnoty.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Longer terms for Council members
What can we do to make government work in the best interest of the people?
LETTER: Where is the return from fiber optic investment?
Several years back, as most tribal members remember, our Tribe, along with the approval of the Investment Committee, decided it would be a good thing to invest millions in a fiber optic network.
EDITORIAL: The best things in life are free and in Cherokee
Spring has sprung and folks are looking for great opportunities to spend great family time in Cherokee.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Working out with The Handler
Dan “The Handler” Hornbuckle, an EBCI tribal member and professional MMA fighter, held a jui jitsu workout and seminar at the Birdtown Gym on Saturday, July 27.
CHS Fall Sports 2013 Schedules
Varsity Football Aug. 23 vs. Tuscola Aug. 30 at Mitchell Sept. 6 at Choctaw Sept. 13 vs. Rabun Gap (Ga.) Sept. 20 vs. Brevard Sept. 27 at Hayesville Oct. 4 vs. Murphy Oct. 18 at Swain Oct. 25 vs. Rosman Nov. 1 at Andrews Nov. 8 vs. Robbinsville All games start at...
Roller Derby bout to benefit Cherokee Children’s Home
Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will be cranking it up at Cruisin' for a Bruisin'. The roller derby bout is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Birdtown Gym. Swain County's own Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will host a double header including a Fresh Meat Invitational...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joyce Sprinkle – obituary
Joyce Sprinkle, age 80 of Weaverville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 in Johnson City, Tenn. at the home of her son Lewis, who was her caregiver.
Jamison Bear French – obituary
Jamison Bear French, 44, of the Big Cove Community on Straight Fork, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
Joel D. Toineeta – obituary
Joel D. Toineeta, 35, of the Wolftown Community, went to his Heavenly Home Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Blessing of the Animals.at St. Francis
Oct. 6 at 2pm on the lawn next to the St. Francis Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Old River Road. All animals are welcome. Dogs should be on a leash; cats in a carry cage and others however they can be kept in check. All are welcome with or without animals.
Smokey Mountain Stampede Championship Rodeo
Aug. 30-31 at 8pm nightly in Sylva. Three event rodeo including bulls, bucking horses and barrel racing. The stock contractor is Ernie Treadway Rodeo Company, and the event is sanctioned by The National Cowboy Tour. Directions: Exit 83 off Hwy 19/23 to Skyland...
Cherokee Speakers Gathering in Snowbird flyer
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