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.
Qualla Art Market
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Fair exhibit prize lists
These are the prize lists for the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. and the EBCI Cooperative Extension contests at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
Sculpture moves to Tahlequah
During an emotional ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, the “Transformation through Forgiveness” sculpture that has been in place adjacent to the Cherokee Veterans Memorial at Council House Loop for over a decade was prepared for transport to Tahlequah, Okla.
Food booth drawing held for Indian Fair
A drawing was held on Monday, Aug. 24 for the food booths at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Open Letter from Vice Chief Richard Sneed
For some time, there have been rumblings of wrongdoing and violations of tribal law within our tribal government.
EDITORIAL: A free press, government transparency, and the One Feather
Sovereignty is a powerful thing. That is, sovereignty is a powerful thing if you can get it.
LETTER: Reader appreciates sports column on racism
Once again, I just want to let you know that I appreciate your comments on racism
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NCHSSA issues new Student Transfer Eligibility Policy
Thursday, Aug. 1 is the beginning of a new policy-governing students transferring from one school to another, in the same county. Once a student enters the ninth grade in a school that becomes the students’ home school for the next four years, if a student desires to...
Printable CHS Fall Sports Schedule
Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe winners
The 20th Annual Kenny Wildcatt Memorial Horseshoe Tournament was held on Saturday, July 13 behind the Birdtown Gym. Duke McCoy and John Byrd took first place and the team of Eddie Lossiah and Dave Pheasant took second place. Timber Sampson-Rattler won the 50/50...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Vance Clayton Styles “Pappy” – obituary
Vance Clayton Styles “Pappy”, 80, of Sylva, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Russell Lee Wahnetah – obituary
Russell Lee Wahnetah, 57, of the Yellow Hill Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence.
Cassandra Blackfox – obituary
Cassandra Blackfox, 24, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Refresher Training Course covering OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Sept. 11 at the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center 2nd Floor EOC/Training Room. This 8-hour course offers the resources required for an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher/awareness class. The class, sponsored by the EBCI Emergency Management Agency, is open to the...
101st Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor deadlines approaching
The Cherokee Fairgrounds is taking names for the food vendor drawing until Friday, Aug. 16 at 4pm. Food vendors must be 18 years old to qualify for a space or booth. Please submit your name and menu to Frieda Huskey 554-6492 or friehusk@nc-cherokee.com by the...
Nanas Cooking for Brothers in the Wind Benefit Dinner
Aug. 15 from 11am – 2pm at the Cool Waters Motel. $8 dinner and includes fried chicken, cabbage, fried potatoes, bean bread, beans and hominy, and a drink. Delivery is available if there are more than three orders. Info: Ned Stamper 736-2780, Wahnetah Stamper...
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