NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe set to receive over $1.5 million in DOJ funds
The Department of Justice announced on Friday, Oct. 18 that it has awarded over $273.4 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Tribal Court Dockets for Oct. 23, 24
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Jennifer Thompson named School Board Chairperson at called meeting
Vice Chairperson Isaac Long called a special meeting for the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education that was held at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17.
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
THANK YOU: Cherokee Choices says thanks
Cherokee Choices would like to send an enormous debt of gratitude to Endless River Adventures for taking the Cherokee Lifestyle Balance families kayaking at the Fontana Finger Lakes on June 17. Over 20 participants of all ages enjoyed a free evening of kayaking- some...
LETTER: Reader provides thoughts on immigration
My thought for the month of June is immigration. The United States claims that 99 percent of its people are immigrants from another country. One percent of the people in America are Native Americas. To this day, Native Americans are known as Indians and are now even...
EDITORIAL: Grow Daddy
As another Father’s Day approaches, it is important to note the benefits of being a dad and having a committed relationship with his children. There are many social benefits society reaps from the institution of fatherhood. We know many of the personal advantages he enjoys, for example a loving family and stable home life. One benefit that we don’t often consider is the health benefits that daddy-hood brings.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Enrolled Member at Sequoyah National Golf Club
Enrolled Member at Sequoyah National Golf Club. May 5. Free golf clinics at 11am and 2pm. EBCI tribal members can call for a free tee time 497-3000. Don’t golf? Tour the course, meet the team and enjoy the day. One hot dog and fountain drink will be provided to...
Two Cherokee Runner teams complete Smoky Mountain Relay
Two Cherokee Runner teams competed in this past weekend’s Smoky Mountain Relays.
Cherokee Runners to start Couch to 5K training program
The Cherokee Runners will begin a new Couch to 5K training program on Sunday April 29.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
William H. Kanott – obituary
William H. Kanott, 95, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
R. Steven Rice – obituary
R. Steven Rice, 53, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2016.
Lavon Hyatt – obituary
Lavon Hyatt, 58, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
HAPPENINGS
SCC holding Job Fair today
Southwestern Community College is holding a Job Fair today until 12:30pm. Lots of great opportunities from several different counties. Check out their homepage for more info: https://www.southwesterncc.edu/
Western Carolina University MBA program information sessions
April 10 at 6pm and April 24 at 4pm in the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Hotel Ash room. The Cherokee part-time cohort sessions will last one hour. Individual appointments and group information sessions at your place of business are also available by request. Info:...
Bat Moratorium begins April 15
Tree/Timber cutting permits will be delaying beginning Monday, April 15 for the annual Indiana bat cutting moratorium. This moratorium period runs from April 15- Oct. 14. The reason for the moratorium is that during this time the Indiana Bat, an endangered species,...
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