NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation Supreme Court issues decision that ‘by blood’ reference be stricken from Cherokee Nation Constitution
The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court ruled on Monday, Feb. 22 in a unanimous decision that the language “by blood” is void, and should be removed from Cherokee Nation’s tribal laws, including provisions within the Cherokee Nation Constitution, according to the opinion.
Mike Clampitt affirms his support for EBCI
Rep. Mike Clampitt has been named Co-Chair of the House Committee on Federal Regulations and American Indian Affairs for the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Strohm sentenced for $199K embezzlement from Cherokee Broadband
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Thursday, Feb. 18 that Fredrick Thomas Gettins Strohm, 41, of Jackson County, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling more than $95,000 from an Indian tribal organization.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sculpture moves to Tahlequah
During an emotional ceremony on Friday, Aug. 28, the “Transformation through Forgiveness” sculpture that has been in place adjacent to the Cherokee Veterans Memorial at Council House Loop for over a decade was prepared for transport to Tahlequah, Okla.
Food booth drawing held for Indian Fair
A drawing was held on Monday, Aug. 24 for the food booths at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
WCU’s fall color commentator predicts best leaf-looking season in years
Fall leaf color in the mountains of Western North Carolina should be the best it has been in a number of years because of generally drier-than-normal conditions during 2015.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Justin Chase Wolfe – obituary
Justin Chase Wolfe, 34, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
LETTER: Tribal elder upset with video
In the recent days, I have been told and finally have seen the You Tube video that some young man produced demeaning Chief Patrick Lambert’s visits at the New Kituwah Academy and Tsali Manor.
EDITORIAL: Someday, you will be an Elder too
As I draw closer to the “official” designation (only three years to go), I find myself thinking more and more about the good and bad of being on elder.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
McCoy wins top Robbinsville athletic award
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member, was named Robbinsville High School Male Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row at their recent banquet.
BASEBALL: Rose signs letter of intent with Catawba Valley
Dylan Rose, an EBCI tribal member, will continue his baseball career next year at Catawba Valley College Community College in Hickory.
Cherokee Runners Couch to 5K has 35 participants
The Cherokee Runners Couch to 5K program has 35 people registered for its 2013 spring session.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Shelby Jean Cabe Buchanan – obituary
Shelby Jean Cabe Buchanan, 62, of Sylva, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 at Harris Regional Hospital. She was born Dec. 9, 1955, in Jackson County, to James Fred Cabe and the late Hilda Matilda Gibson Cabe.
Joshua Squirrel Sr. – obituary
Joshua Squirrel Sr., 83, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
M. Sue Ratchford – obituary
M. Sue Ratchford, 59, of Dumfries Va., died July, 23 2018, at Fairfax Inova Cardio and Respiratory Institute after a long battle with cancer.
HAPPENINGS
Roller Derby bout to benefit Cherokee Children’s Home
Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will be cranking it up at Cruisin' for a Bruisin'. The roller derby bout is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Birdtown Gym. Swain County's own Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will host a double header including a Fresh Meat Invitational...
Cherokee Language Classes starting July 25
Tops and Bottom Dress Rehearsal
July 25 at 6pm at the Robbinsville High School Auditorium. This play, presented by the Summer Cherokee Language Camp children, will be done in the Cherokee language with a translation preceding each line. The play will be repeated on Friday, but you must have a...
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