NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation creates new language department to focus on preserving language, generating more proficient speakers
The Cherokee Nation is establishing a new language department that will directly oversee the tribe’s Cherokee Immersion School, a team of translators and the Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program. The new department will focus on language preservation and perpetuation, and generating more proficient second-language Cherokee speakers.
Tribal leaders decide on long-term care master plan for Hospital
A long-term care campus, to serve the needs of the elders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is now one step closer to coming to fruition.
Jackson Co. health officials identify COVID cluster at Cashiers church
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has identified a COVID-19 cluster in a local church.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CIH hosting Family Photo Contest
Cherokee Indian Hospital is seeking entries for an amateur photography competition highlighting “family”.
EBCI Land Needs Assessment meeting
Two meetings are set for Thursday, April 16 at the Yellowhill Community Club building for a concluding comment and discussion session on the draft action steps coming out of the EBCI Land Needs Assessment.
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.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: It takes money, education and trust to make money
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation is known as being the biggest economic engine in western North Carolina.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: War Eagles make playoffs
The Western Carolina War Eagles (3-3) hosted their conference rivals, Tri-State Wildcats (4-4) on Saturday, May 18. Ray Kinsland Stadium was in for a treat. This matchup was to decide second place in the conference and decide who would make it to the IFL playoffs, and...
WRESTLING: Rivera signs with Belmont Abbey
Cherokee standout Tavi Rivera will continue his wrestling career at Belmont Abbey College this fall. He signed a letter of intent on Thursday, May 16 to wrestle for the Division II school located in Belmont.
Cherokee Runners attend RRCA Conference
Robin and Stephan Swimmer attended the 55th annual Roadrunners Club of America Conference in Albuquerque.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Joel D. Toineeta – obituary
Joel D. Toineeta, 35, of the Wolftown Community, went to his Heavenly Home Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.
Kirby Lind Dunlap – obituary
Kirby Lind Dunlap, 63, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.
Stephen Eric Lossiah – obituary
Stephen Eric Lossiah, 29, of Travelers Rest, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at his residence.
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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