NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Repatriated Cherokee Booger Masks entrusted to Museum
Two Cherokee Booger masks, used during the Green Corn Ceremony, are now in the expert and trusted hands of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
Senior Continuing Care Retirement Community campus discussed at meeting
Earlier this month, Tribal Council approved legislation to go forward with building a comprehensive Senior Continuing Care Retirement Community to better serve the elders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Archaeological field school at WCU reveals artifacts from ancient Cherokee presence
Cullowhee Valley has been home to many over the centuries, most notably the Cherokee people, with transformative generations etched upon the landscape before the establishment of Western Carolina University.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Student Opportunities: Blast off to Space Camp!
With all the great educationally enriching opportunities available, Space Camp may be one of the most interesting. Established in 1982, this program couples classroom instruction with hands-on activities and teaches teamwork, decision-making, and...
Tribal member designs new mascot for HCA
SYLVA - Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) announced on Monday, Oct. 21 that the winner of the school’s mascot search competition is EBCI tribal member Isabella Saunooke, a 7th grader at the school. Middle school students were recently invited to submit an essay and...
Swimmer performs for Swain Schools
Swain County High School and Swain County Middle School celebrated Native American heritage and culture this month by having school assemblies at Swain County Center for the Arts. The three assemblies featured EBCI tribal member Eddie Swimmer performing Native American hoop dancing, playing the flute and sharing stories that tear down the stereotypes Hollywood has created about Native Americans.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Native mascots should be dropped
Let us change our mascot to George Washington in his masonic apron and we could say our motto is the “Fighting Rednecks.” What kind of outrage do you think that would create?
Huddle House in Cherokee is Autism-Friendly
When my daughter hears we are going to Huddle House, she gets so excited. That has become one of her favorite restaurants mainly because she has learned they will do whatever it takes to help her feel comfortable. Those affected with Autism have the hardest time in...
EDITORIAL: You own it
Each member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is an owner of the properties constructed and maintained by the tribe. These buildings are constructed to be of service to the community.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Life to host youth track meet
The Cherokee Life Center, in collaboration with Healthy Cherokee, is hosting Cherokee’s 1st Annual Youth Track Meet on Friday, July 20 at 9am at the Acquoni Expo Center (old high school track).
ISA Men’s Adult Fast Pitch World Series
ISA Men’s Adult Fast Pitch World Series. June 30-July 1 at the John A. Crowe Complex. Entry fee: $250.00. 3-game guarantee, balls are provided. Info: Mike Caldwell 828)506-7610
Men’s Open Basketball Tournament
The Honey Badgers (Relay for Life team) is hosting a fight for the right to cure Men's Open (18+) Basket Ball tournament. June 16-17 at Birdtown Gym Gate fee: Adults $5 Students $2 Concession 50/50 tickets Door Prizes Info: Sunshine Long 788-1895
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Frank James Crowe Jr. “Tink” – obituary
Frank James Crowe Jr. “Tink”, 31 of Santa Fe, NM, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 8, 2016
William “Willie” Jumper – obituary
William “Willie” Jumper, 70, of Stecoah, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side.
Chipa Lone Eagle Wolf – obituary
Chipa Lone Eagle Wolf, 62, of Jasper, Ga., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2016 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Board of Elections public notice
The last day to register or change communities for the June 6 Primary Election is May 7. EBCI tribal members must be 18 years of age by or on the Primary Election date. The EBCI Board of Elections is now accepting requests for Absentee Ballots for the Primary...
Public meeting for Title VII grant
May 1 at 4pm at the Cherokee Elementary School cafeteria. This meeting is open to the public. This Title VII grant supplements the Reading Program in the 3rd grade.
The Crystal Method (DJ set) to play Cherokee After Dark at Harrah’s Cherokee
Cherokee After Dark is back for another rocking round! Experience the Event Center as it is transformed into an upscale nightclub featuring The Crystal Method (DJ Set)! Ever since they started making their first singles in the mid 90's out of the Bomb Shelter--their...
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