NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Tribe receives USDA grant from Community Forest Program
The USDA Forest Service has awarded grants to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina from the Community Forest Program, which supports working forests that provide benefits like clean water, wildlife habitat, educational opportunities, and public access for recreation.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WATR’s Annual Meeting to focus on Fish Conservation
Michael Lavoie, EBCI Fisheries and Wildlife Management director, will be the featured speaker at WATR’s (Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River) on Monday, April 13.
New Enrollees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as of March 31, 2015
This is a listing of new enrollees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who were officially enrolled between Oct. 1, 2014 and March 31, 2105.
Deceased Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians between Oct. 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015
This is a list of deceased members of the Tribe whose estate is entitled to a pro rata share of the deceased member’s per capita distribution of net gaming revenues for the period Oct. 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015 pursuant to Section 16C-5 of the Cherokee Code.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Choose your poison
We are living in very interesting and transitional times in Cherokee.
LETTER: Council slaps my husband in the face
Yesterday, Thursday, May 5, the majority of Council members voted to revoke only one small portion of Bill J. Ledford’s will.
EDITORIAL: Letting our children shine
If you didn’t make the trip to the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center this weekend to watch the Cherokee Musical Theater production of the “Lion King Jr.”, you missed something truly amazing and historic for our community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
UNC, NBA star visits Cherokee
UNC standout and seven-year NBA veteran Phil Ford visited Cherokee on Wednesday, June 26. Here, he visits with huge UNC fan Elnora Thompson in the Office of Principal Chief Michell Hicks. Ford played four seasons for the Tarheels (1974-78) and seven seasons in the...
BASEBALL: Stubbs visits Cherokee
Cody Stubbs, an EBCI tribal member, is the newest member of the Idaho Falls Chukars – the Rookie Advanced farm team for the Kansas City Royals. The UNC standout signed his contract with the Royals organization on Monday, June 24.
6th Annual Trooper Shawn Blanton Scholarships awarded
At the 6th Annual Trooper Shawn Blanton Memorial Golf Tournament, held on June 14 at the Sequoyah National Golf Club, the family of Shawn Blanton recognized seven female athletes from across western North Carolina as recipients of the Shawn Blanton Scholarship.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Kenneth Earl Locust – obituary
Kenneth Earl Locust, 80, of Whittier, passed away on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at his residence.
Laury Kay Orvis Brady – obituary
Laury Kay Orvis Brady, 65, of Whittier, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at her residence.
Jeannie Elizabeth Grant – obituary
Jeannie Elizabeth Grant, 77, of the Piney Grove Community in Cherokee, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.
HAPPENINGS
Public Forum on Project Lazarus
Aug. 13 at 5:30pm in the Tribal Council Chambers. Info: Juanita Wilson 736-5903 or Wjuanita41@yahoo.com
Will and Roxie Wachacha Family Reunion
Sept. 28 at 1pm at Ella Bird’s house. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Snowbird Complex. All descendants of the following children are invited: Charlie, Susie, John Wayne, Posey, Winnie, Sara, Nessie, Jarrett, James, Jack, Nancy, Oney, Jessie and Joe. ...
Qualla Arts and Crafts “Arranging and Selling From Your Booth” seminar flyer
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