NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Business Incubator discussed at Planning Board
The Tribal Planning Board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held a meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 in the Tribal Council Chambers. The Planning Board Chairman is Boyd Owle, Birdtown Tribal Council Representative.
Qualla Boundary included in CREATE BRIDGES pilot program
The Qualla Boundary, home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is being included in a pilot program to improve rural economies in North Carolina.
‘Plan A’ now an option for N.C. elementary schools
All public elementary schools in North Carolina are now allowed to return to school with no limitations to capacity.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bus Routes for Cherokee Cultural Summer School
These are the bus routes for Cherokee Cultural Summer School.
Cherokee Middle School Awards for 2014-15
These are the Cherokee Middle School Awards for 2014-15.
Coulter Regional Leadership Program seeking nominations
The Coulter Regional Leadership Program is accepting nominations for participation in the 2015-16 program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Enhancing our economy with respect and urgency
In the tourism department of the Tribe, now called “Destination Marketing”, the leadership and staff are charged with selling the masses but not selling out our culture and history.
EDITORIAL: I miss seeing the babies
As I get older, I relate more and more to some of the old sayings that my elders used to pass along.
COMMENTARY: Clown sightings, a basket of deplorables, didja watch the debates and SNL issue.
The run-up to the presidential election normally called a campaign is in full swing. I say normally called because I’ve been on this planet for 60 years and I’ve never seen anything quite like this spectacle.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
ASU athletes, American Indian students to visit Navajo and Hopi tribal nations this weekend
TEMPE, Ariz. - Athletes and American Indian students from Arizona State University will travel to Navajo and Hopi lands this weekend to share in wellness activities and cultural exchanges. The “ASU Tribal Nations Tour” will focus on learning about native communities,...
EBCI represented at Jim Thorpe Games
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was represented in wrestling and golf at the annual Jim Thorpe Native American Games held June 9-15 in Oklahoma City. EBCI tribal members Tavi Rivera, Michael Montelongo and Raymond Taylor competed in...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
James Myron (Jamie) Long – obituary
James Myron (Jamie) Long 59, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 7, 2018.
Clarence Welch – obituary
Clarence Welch, 84, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday May 8, 2018. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Theodore Anthony “Tony” and Hattie Welch.
David James Kalonaheskie – obituary
David James Kalonaheskie, 87, of the Wolftown Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Reuben and Mary Jane Taylor 67th Wedding Anniversary celebration
Aug. 18 at 2pm at 1167 Wrights Creek Road in Cherokee. A meal will be served.
Hot Dog lunch to benefit Relay for Life
Aug. 9 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community. The Native Honey Badgers are having a hot dog lunch with all proceeds benefiting Cherokee’s Relay for Life. Dinners are $5/each and will include a hot dog, chips, drink, dessert, chili and cole slaw.
Workshop on sales to be presented at Qualla
Aug. 14 from 10am – 12pm at Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual. Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual is parterning with Handmade in America to present a free two-hour workshop called "Arranging and selling from your Booth" that is open to any artist wishing to increase sales at...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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