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.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Photos of the Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Hall
View photos from this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Hall entries.
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Oct. 9
This is the Cherokee Boys Club report for the week of Oct. 9.
Updated Schedule for Children’s Day at Fair
This is an updated schedule for Children’s Day (Wednesday, Oct. 8) at the Cherokee Indian Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Thank you to Yogi Crowe Scholarship
I would like to extend a letter of gratitude to the Yogi Crowe Scholarship for awarding me with a scholarship for the summer of 2015.
LETTER: Thank you from the family of Tim Hill
We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone for the support, kind words, prayers, hugs, food, sent flowers, and donations we received during our loss.
LETTER: Thank you from Cancer Support Group
The Cherokee Cancer Support Group wants to thank the many volunteers…
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal members in action in football playoffs
EBCI tribal members were in action in several western North Carolina football playoff games on Friday, Nov. 2. Cherokee ended their season on Friday with a 69-20 loss at Murphy. Logan Woodard connected with Seth Littlejohn on two touchdowns and Littlejohn ended with...
CROSS COUNTRY: Toineeta, Mahan compete at State
Kendall Toineeta and Gerald Mahan represented Cherokee High School at the 1A State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Beeson Park in Kernersville. Toineeta, sophomore, took 31st place with a time of 21:12.41 and Mahan, senior, took 76th place with a...
Cherokee Runners busy in October
By GERRI GRADY CHEROKEE RUNNERS The month of October was a very busy time for the Cherokee Runners. In addition to general training and group runs, members participated in local 5K races, half marathons and marathons. On the final days of the month Samantha...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Angela Lynn Ledford-Jackson – obituary
Angie, a graduate of Smokey Mountain High School, former tribal employee and a resident of the Birdtown Community, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
Ronson Rickman – obituary
Ronson Rickman, 42, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side.
Elizabeth “Lizz” Inez Soap – obituary
Elizabeth “Lizz” Inez Soap, born Jan. 23, 1989 went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2017.
HAPPENINGS
Free SCC Employability Classes
Free SCC Employability Classes for the Unemployed and Underemployed are being offered this summer. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. on the SCC Jackson Campus in the Employability Laboratory, Oaks 104. Info: (828) 306-7020 June 5 On Track- 10 Hidden Rules to...
Oklahoma relief drop-off points in Cherokee
In the wake of the storms that passed through Oklahoma, there may be Chickasaw, Absentee Shawnee, Potawatomi, along with other tribes, who have been directly affected. Many have asked how they might be able to assist with providing relief for the storm victims and...
EBCI Money deadline approaching
The next Manage Your EBCI Money deadline is June 30. The distribution of the minor funds for qualifying members is the first week of September. To be eligible to receive funds in September, minors must complete the online Manage Your EBCI Money course, 18 years old...
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