NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Park to begin phased reopening on May 9
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing recreational access and services.
NCAI hosts Congressional Town Hall on COVID-19 legislative efforts
National Congress of American Indian’s (NCAI) President Fawn Sharp (Quinault) hosted a web-based panel discussion on Tuesday, April 28 concerning the United States’ response to the COVID-19 impact, both physical health and economic, in Indian Country.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School Honor Roll lists for 1st quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll lists for 1st quarter
Cherokee High School Sacred Path honorees for 1st quarter
Following are the Cherokee High School Sacred Path honorees for 1st quarter.
Cherokee High School – Perfect Attendance for Aug. – Oct.
Cherokee High School – Perfect Attendance for Aug. – Oct.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Ethics policy should be voted on by the people
Over the months and years within tribal government and the Cherokee community, there has been much discussion concerning the conduct of elected officials.
THANK YOU: Expresses gratitude and appreciation during loss
We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all that were a part of our farewell to our Shane.
LETTER: Park will close if government shuts down
If Congress fails to reach a federal budget resolution by midnight, Sept. 30, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and hundreds of other National Park Service sites in America will close to the public indefinitely.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win conference title
The Cherokee Lady Braves (20-2) cinched the Big Smoky Mountain Conference regular-season title with a 60-48 win at Hayesville on Thursday, Feb. 7. They are undefeated in the conference this season. Kendall Toineeta led the way for Cherokee with 18pts followed by...
WRESTLING: Robbinsville tops Cherokee
Cherokee’s varsity wrestling team lost 49-27 to Robbinsville during a match on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Following are full results: 106lb. – Zack Orr (Robb) won by forfeit 113lb. – Irvin Portugal (Robb) won by major decision (11-3) over Michael George (Ch) 120lb. – Ethan...
Cherokee spring sports schedules
CMS baseball/softball March 1 – vs. Hiwassee Dam, 4pm March 8 – vs. Andrews, 4pm March 12 – vs. Swain, 4:30pm March 14 – at Hayesville, 4:30pm March 18 – at Murphy, 4:30pm March 19 – vs. Martins Creek (softball only), 4:30pm March 22 – vs. Robbinsville, 4:30pm March...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Gary LeQuire – obituary
Gary LeQuire, 56, of the Alarka Community, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.
Rev. Dinah Welch Oocumma – obituary
Rev. Dinah Welch Oocumma, 90, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
James J. Ledford – obituary
James J. Ledford, 59, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Post 143 to host NC Veterans Service Officer
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host a North Carolina Veterans Service Officer and Veterans Employment Consultant on July 18 at from 10am – 2pm at Post headquarters on Acquoni Road. Veterans and family members who have any questions or business...
Entrants sought for junior pageants
Applications are now being accepted (see below) for the Little Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee, and Teen Miss Cherokee pageants. The deadline to turn in the applications is Friday, July 26. 2013 Pageant Application Little Miss Cherokee and Junior Miss Cherokee...
Law School scholarship available
The Trustees of the Beck Charitable Educational Trust Fund will be accepting applications for law school scholarship assistance from qualified EBCI tribal members. To apply for scholarship consideration, individuals must meet the following criteria: 1) proof of...
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