NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Speakers Council discusses language teaching and the Atlanta Braves
The Cherokee Speakers Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 30 at the Kituwah Mound site to decide upon matters regarding the Cherokee language and culture.
Jackson County confirms fourth COVID death
The Jackson County Department of Public Health (JCDPH) has confirmed that a recent death in a Jackson County resident is related to COVID-19
EBCI using CARES Act funds to supplement programs for tribal members
The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) was signed into law by President Trump in late March, and funds from that have now been received by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee Report for February
February was an interesting month for me as I traveled to Washington, D.C to represent the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the 2015 U.S.E.T Impact week!
Wachacha receives the Hayes Award
Sarah Wachacha has been named the 2014 recipient of the Hayes Award which is presented annually to an employee of Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Yogi Crowe Scholarship Fund deadline nearing
The deadline for requesting financial assistance from the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund for summer semester is Wednesday, April 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: What’s in your wallet?
A quick search on Indeed.com, an employment research website, for “Native American Tribal Council”, “Native American Tribal Chief” and “Native American Vice-Chief”, results in annual average salary information of $92,000, $132,000 and $76,000, respectively.
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?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win SMC tourney opener
The Lady Braves (23-2) continued their unbeaten streak against Smoky Mountain Conference teams this year with a 80-62 win over Rosman in the second round of the conference tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The Lady Braves have the top seed in the tournament and earned...
WRESTLING: Tribal members to compete at 1A West Regionals
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will be well represented at the 1A West Regionals Wrestling Championships at Hendersonville High School on Feb. 22-23. A total of eight wrestlers from Cherokee High School, as well as two EBCI tribal members from other schools are...
BASKETBALL: Braves win in 1st round of SMC tourney
The Cherokee Braves varsity basketball team beat Andrews 87-71 in the first round of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament on Monday, Feb. 18. Dustin Johnson and Darius Thompson led Cherokee with 18 points each. The Braves led the Wildcats 26-13 after the first...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Samuel Brady Jr. – obituary
Samuel Brady Jr., 82, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness.
Jack Saunooke – obituary
Jack Saunooke, 80, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday evening Jan. 4, 2018.
Joseph Melvin Driver “Junebug”
Joseph Melvin Driver “Junebug”, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Vacation Bible School at Shoal Creek Baptist
July 17-20 from 5:30-8:30pm at Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Whittier. Children and youth will experience an outdoor adventure of “God’s Backyard Bible Camp Under the Stars”. Bible study, games, crafts and snacks will be provided. Info: Pastor Steve 788-0355,...
Benefit for Judy Maney
July 12 at 11am at Yellowhill Community Building. $8/with drink, menu consists of: fresh corn, fresh green beans, fresh squash, new potatoes, slice of ham, sliced cucumber and tomatoes, cornbread. Walk-ins welcome or delivery upon request (five or more orders). ...
KOLANVYI fundraising event
Saturday, July 6 Rain Date: Saturday, July 13 *Cornhole tournament – Registration fee $30 team – bring own partner. Deadline to enter is 10am on July 6th 1st and 2nd place paid. Double elimination *Volleyball tournament – Registration Fee $50 team - 5 person...
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