NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe, State of North Carolina, and Park starting re-opening phases
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the State of North Carolina, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are beginning to re-open phases of their operations and economy following nearly two months of closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Interior Secretary visits Cherokee; delivers masks and tours testing site
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt visited the Qualla Boundary on Tuesday, May 5. While there, he checked out the coronavirus (COVID-19) mobile testing site for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and also visited Cherokee Central Schools where he helped box up meals for children and distribute face masks.
Park to begin phased reopening on May 9
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing recreational access and services.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Gadugi Earth Day Community Event set for April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a new community event, Gadugi Earth Day, on Wednesday, April 22 from 1-6pm at the Acquoni Expo Center parking lot.
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to mark 36 years in H.F. Robinson Building
Friends and fans of Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center are invited to drop by the museum Saturday, April 11, to join in a celebration.
Next phase of work on Newfound Gap Road begins in April
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that a project to repave 4.3 miles of Newfound Gap Road will begin on April 13.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: The sound of silence
In January 2016, Tribal Council passed a law (Resolution No. 87) that did away with verbatim written documentation of Council sessions as a matter of course. In other words, the exact words of the Council no longer had to be made into a written record and minutes of the sessions could be summarized.
EDITORIAL: What’s in your wallet?
A quick search on Indeed.com, an employment research website, for “Native American Tribal Council”, “Native American Tribal Chief” and “Native American Vice-Chief”, results in annual average salary information of $92,000, $132,000 and $76,000, respectively.
EDITORIAL: To Be or not To Be; that is Tribal Court’s question
There has been quite a stir recently over the proper place of the Tribal Court. We have had front row seats via cable and live stream during Tribal Council sessions to the debate over the powers of the different branches of tribal government. Just what is a “branch” anyway?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2nd Annual Youth Track Meet flyer and applications (updated with new age groups)
The 2nd Annual Youth Track Meet is scheduled for Aug. 1-2 at the Acquoni Expo Center track.
WNC Lady Royals win 7th grade National Championship
The WNC Lady Royals 7th Grade team won the AYBA Division I National Championship on July 4 in Concord. The Lady Royals defeated teams from North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Team members include players from Carolina Day, Cherokee, Swain, Cane River,...
Rain no match for Cherokee Runners Third Annual Sunset 5K
The Cherokee Runners staged its third annual Sunset 5K and Fun Run on Thursday, July 4. Even with the pouring rain, everyone had a great time. Runners from as far away as Oklahoma, Florida and New Jersey competed, along with fifteen new runners from the Cherokee Runners Couch to 5K program.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James (Jim) Clifford Smith – obituary
James (Jim) Clifford Smith, 69, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.
Patsy Beck Lambert – obituary
Patsy Beck Lambert, 86, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017.
Gary David Lambert Jr. – obituary
Gary David Lambert Jr., 38, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at his residence.
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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