NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park celebrates Trillium Gap Trail Project completion
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials celebrated the completion of a two-year trail rehabilitation project on Trillium Gap Trail on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Cherokee Nation announces new plan to explore the history of Cherokee Freedmen
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced on Saturday, Nov. 7 a new plan that will explore the history of Cherokee Freedmen.
Principal Chief’s Report for week of Nov. 9
I consider it an honor to serve as Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee donates $30,000 to MANNA FoodBank
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort donated $30,000 to MANNA FoodBank for the organization’s 2015 fundraising efforts recently. This is the 17th year Harrah’s Cherokee has supported MANNA’s mission to end hunger.
Rock Springs Baptist Church donates to Children’s Home
Rock Springs Baptist Church held Vacation Bible School the week of June 22-26, and one of the projects for the children in attendance was to raise money for the Cherokee Children’s Home.
40th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Nation Pow Wow results
These are the results of the 40th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Nation Pow Wow held at the Acquoni Expo Center on July 3-5.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Accentuating the positive
With all the opportunities and challenges that this new year will bring, we shouldn’t forget those people and things that make our lives better.
LETTER: Where is the customer service?
A lot of tribal members have really great paying jobs and have to work with the public
EDITORIAL: Your vote counts…but where?
The last report that I am aware of with regard to a census being held is in 1991. Based on the Charter mandate, a census should have been held prior to the election in 2001.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: CHS members make Honorable Mention team
Several members of the 2013 CHS track and field teams have been named Honorable Mention in the Asheville Citizen-Times All-WNC track team including: Justice Littlejohn, Stevi Sutton, Kendall Toineeta, Lydia “Le Le” Lossiah, Jordyn Thompson and Avery Mintz. All...
BASEBALL: Tribal member drafted by Royals
An EBCI tribal member was drafted by the Kansas City Royals during the Major League Baseball draft on Friday, June 7.
Cherokee Runners to stage 3rd Annual Sunset 5K
Cherokee Runners Couch to 5K is in its seventh week and will culminate in the group’s 3rd annual Sunset 5K Run/Walk that will be held on Thursday, July 4. The event will include a 1-mile fun run that begins at 7:15pm and the 5K will begin at 7:45pm. The registration fee for the 5K is $15 while the fun run is $10.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Jillian Monike Swimmer – obituary
Jillian Monike Swimmer, 31, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 25, 2018. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Melvena Swimmer of Cherokee.
Henry Queen – obituary
Henry Queen, 83, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his residence after a long illness.
Michael Edward Lambert – obituary
Michael Edward Lambert, 34, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 14, 2018.
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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