NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe delays opening; Harrah’s Cherokee casinos starting phased re-opening
In the current, unpredictable landscape surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, things change sometimes hourly and that is no different for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
12th year for Chief’s Garden Kits
Principal Chief Michell Hicks will be distributing the Chief’s Cherokee Family Garden Kits on Thursday, March 12 at 11:30am at Tsali Manor in the Pavilion for senior citizens with the main event being later that night at 5pm at the Yellowhill Outdoor Gym.
Dr. Bunio named director of CIH Clinical Services
Dr. Richard Bunio was recently named executive director of Clinical Services of Cherokee Indian Hospital.
March is National Nutrition Month
March is our National Nutrition Month.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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?
EDITORIAL: Fear Factor
I have never been a gloom and doom person. I do, however, believe that each of us would be crazy not to see the signs that our world, and in some cases, our local communities are becoming more dangerous places to be. Right?
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 6: Liberal and conservative philosophies issue
It’s 2016 and if you’re reading this, congratulations, you survived the Christmas dinner and the New Year’s Eve parties. And…you’re back at work. And…you’re looking at your bank statement in disbelief because no way did you really spend that much money in a month.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Runners attend RRCA Conference
Robin and Stephan Swimmer attended the 55th annual Roadrunners Club of America Conference in Albuquerque.
TRACK & FIELD: Tribal members place at state meet
GREENSBORO - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well represented at the 1A State Championship track meet held at NC A&T in Greensboro on Friday, May 10. In all, EBCI tribal members competed in six events at the meet. Cherokee’s Stevi Sutton took second...
Over 200 participate in Cherokee Choices Mother’s Day 5K
Over 200 runners and walkers participated in the Cherokee Choices Mother’s Day 5K on Saturday, May 11 at the Acquoni Expo Center.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Hazel “Vivian” McCollough – obituary
Hazel “Vivian” McCollough, 88, of Whittier, passed away quietly on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, to be with the Lord.
Robert Glen Haigler – obituary
Robert Glenn Haigler, 32, of the Birdtown Community of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 after a long illness at Medwest Harris Regional Hospital.
Edna Locust Hornbuckle – obituary
Edna Locust Hornbuckle, 84, of the Birdtown community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 20 surrounded by her loving family.
HAPPENINGS
Board of Elections to have extended hours
In addition to regular business hours, the EBCI Board of Elections will be open Monday, Aug. 5 until 7pm for Voter Registration. Remember, all registration/community changes for the General Election close Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 4:30pm.
Breastfeeding Awareness Celebration flyer
Deadline for Election Registration/Community changes
The deadline for Registration and Community changes for the EBCI General Election in September is Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 4:30pm. This deadline applies to EBCI tribal members who will be 18 years of age by or on Sept. 15. If you have any questions or need to register,...
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