NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI acquires possession of Land Records from BIA
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has officially signed over the possessory holding land records to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)
Kituwah LLC talks about acquisitions and progress
They are not the Phoenix anymore. Driving to what used be the Cherokee Phoenix Theatre, one might notice some changes.
EBCI to hold Language Symposium
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be inviting three language experts to come in to observe the current state of Cherokee language learning on the Qualla Boundary.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Adam Blythe completes Doctoral Degree; finishing 12th and 13th novels
Adam Blythe, an EBCI tribal member and a 1998 graduate of Swain County High School, completed his Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice from Northcentral University this past summer. He is also finishing his next two novels which will be released within the next year.
Kituwah Savings Program kicks off
Research suggests that children with bank accounts perform better in math, are more likely to go to college, and demonstrate better financial habits in life than children without bank accounts. Students at New Kituwah Academy are putting this idea into action.
Garland named to RHS Homecoming Court
Cailon Garland, a senior at Robbinsville High School, has been nominated by her peers to be one of the Senior Class representatives for the 2013 RHS Homecoming Court. An EBCI tribal member, she is the daughter of Zena Rattler and Charlie Garland and the granddaughter...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
LETTER: Some voters wield a greater power
The filing period has closed, the battle lines have been drawn, and each party has begun selecting its champion for November. While November is many months away, much will be decided in the next few weeks in the primary election. Rather than a selection of the best...
Peter’s Pancakes is Autism-friendly
Ever since we have been eating at Peter’s Pancakes, they have treated my son like a so-called normal kid. They joke with him and call him “honey” and “darling”. They are all-around nice, and they check on him to see if he needs anything else. I don’t think they...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Wrestling Results – Bearcat Invitational Tournament
Cherokee Wrestling Results – Bearcat Invitational Tournament in Rock Hill, SC on Saturday, Jan. 7
Community League Basketball results – Jan. 7
Cherokee Community Basketball Results – Jan. 7
Cycling Club forming in Cherokee
Members of the 2011 Remember The Removal Ride cycling team are forming a cycling club in Cherokee. The club is open to anyone interested in cycling. The club will recruit members, choose officers and ratify bylaws. The first meeting will be held Monday, January...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
John Sidney Ferguson – obituary
John Sidney Ferguson, 65, of Sylva, passed away May 9, 2016 at his residence.
Lillian Junaluska Thompson – obituary
Lillian Junaluska Thompson, 84, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at her residence Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
Mary Inez Smith – obituary
Mary Inez Smith, 79, originally from Thomasville, Ga., went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2016 in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
Digali’i Native American Student Organization (WCU) recruitment dinner flyer
Darius Rucker to play Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: Darius Rucker is gearing up for the summer release of his third solo country album, True Believers, the follow up to his chart-topping albums, Charleston, SC 1966 and Learn To Live - all releases on Capitol Records Nashville. True Believers features...
Lawn Maintenance guidelines have changed
Law Maintenance applications and guidelines are now available at Tsali Manor, Snowbird Senior Center and the John Welch Senior Center. To qualify, you must be a senior citizen age 70 and above (and spouse) living alone or with anyone under the age of 18. You must...
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