NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Working group formed to evaluate housing merger
The leadership within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been evaluating the potential benefits of merging the Qualla Housing Authority within the EBCI Housing Division.
Housing Division takes steps toward addressing home needs
The Tribal Housing Division of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians conducted a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17 in the Hickory Room at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort to provide information to respondents to the Request for Qualifications on the Camp Creek (also known as the Old Doc Mitchell Farm-place) Housing Development project.
Town Hall Meeting delves into CEDS projects
Tribal leaders hosted a Town Hall Meeting at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 24 to discuss and provide information to the public on the CEDS (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy) of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central School Board urges Congress to stop “Harmful Budget Cuts”
Federal education programs face more than an eight percent budget cut next year unless Congress intervenes; and, the Cherokee Central school board has adopted a resolution Res12-19-12 urging Congress to stop these across-the-board cuts that would have a detrimental...
Toineeta retires from Tribal Childcare Services
Roberta “Berdie” Toineeta has been employed with Qualla Boundary Head Start for the past 33 years and has dedicated her career to serving children and families. She officially retired from the EBCI and Cherokee Tribal Childcare Services on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012....
CES, CMS hold Poetry and Essay Competitions
As part of Native Heritage Month, the Cherokee Elementary and Cherokee Middle Schools held Poetry and Essay competitions. This year’s theme was "Cherokee in the 21st Century." Elementary School winners are: 3rd Grade 1st Place: Isabel Lambert 2nd Place: Jackson...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Separation of church and state
The issue of religious differences as the cause of the world’s troubles has plagued this country since our beginning. In 1792, U.S. President George Washington wrote the following: “Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind those which are caused by a...
Thank you from Jr. Miss contestant Samantha Cole
I would like to thank the following people that helped me get through this year's pageant. I would like to start with Cherokee Boys Club Printing Dept.(Trista Welch) my signs were beautiful, Pageant Hills Motel (Mark Moreland) thanks for everything you do, I really...
Thank you from Snowbird Community Health
The Snowbird Community Health Program would like to give a big thanks to everyone who made our Breast Cancer Walk/Run a huge success. A special thanks goes out to Snowbird Council Members Adam Wachacha and Diamond Brown Jr., Tribal Gaming Commission, Alice Lewis,...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee gets first Amateur MMA Fight
James Kanott, an EBCI tribal member and son of Dennie Kanott of the Birdtown Community, will be in his first Amateur Mixed Martial Art fight on June 3 in the Warrior Challenge at the Lancaster Convention Center in central Pennsylvania.
Girls on the Run Coach shares 5K Experience
Cherokee Girls on the Run Teams left for Asheville early Saturday, May 21 sleepy but enthusiastic.
Jackson places Third at State Meet
Cherokee senior Kelsey Jackson placed third in the Girls Shot Put at the 2011 NCHSAA State 1A Track Meet held Friday, May 20 at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Allen Ray Butler – obituary
Allen Ray Butler, 64, of the Wolfetown Community passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at his residence. Born in Washington Parish, La., he was the son of the late Dorothy Butler. He was preceded in death by his twin sister Alice Faye Butler. He is survived by his...
Charles Richard Ollis – obituary
Charles Richard Ollis, 72, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at his residence.
Juanita Walkingstick Hornbuckle – obituary
Juanita Walkingstick Hornbuckle, 48, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 in a Jackson County Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
CES yearbooks on sale
Cherokee Elementary School yearbooks are one sale for $20. Money must be turned in by March 1. Info: CES at 554.5020.
Granny’s Kitchen Fundraiser Dinner
Jan. 25 from 10:30am – 3pm. $10 dinner, carry-out only, cash only. Country style steak, mashed potatoes, fried squash, green beans, roll, drink and cake for dessert. Only 300 dinners available.
Dora Reed taking prenatal program applications
The Dora Reed Tribal Child Care is currently taking applications for their prenatal program. The prenatal program is available to pregnant teens, first-time parents and low income expectant mothers. This service uses a curriculum that is geared toward first time...
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