NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Housing Division expanding services to surrounding counties
The Down Payment Assistance Program and Rate Buy-Down Program will now be available to enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) living in the surrounding counties.
Principal Chief’s report for Friday, May 3
There is a great deal of responsibility that is associated with the position of Principal Chief.
Election Board certifies Bradley; Crowe still not certified
Two of the three candidates for offices within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who were previously not certified have been certified to be put on the ballot for June’s Primary Election.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Schools names new child nutrition director
Recently employed as the child nutrition director at Cherokee Central Schools, Janette Hammett’s seek for challenge and a way to use her education finally became a reality. Jannette was born in Spartanburg, SC. She lived the majority of her childhood years in...
Sealant Fiesta coming to Cherokee Elementary
The “Sealant Fiesta” is coming to Cherokee Elementary School. During the week of March 18, third and fifth grade students at Cherokee Elementary school will have the opportunity to participate in the “Sealant Fiesta.” Dental sealants are applied to the chewing...
Assessments for Cherokee High School
The North Carolina End-of-Course Tests are used to sample a student’s knowledge of subject-related concepts as specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and to provide a global estimate of the student’s mastery of the material in a particular content area.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: So much to be thankful for…thanks to all!
Shiyo! Just wanted all to know that Mother is doing quite well! She had her big 94th birthday this past spring. She had a party at the Senior Center. Thanks to our tribe and council for the staff and services afforded our elders. For Mother’s day, Mom won the "Oldest...
Ask Dr. Per Cap: A wild ride
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I am turning 18 next week and will be getting my Minor’s Trust payment. I am psyched! I am thinking of getting a Cadillac Escalade or maybe just a Land Rover. I was wondering, what color do you think I should get it in - black or gunmetal grey? ~...
Thank you letter from Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing would like to thank the Microtel for their generous donation of soap and shampoo. This was used for bags we presented to 4th and 5th grade kids at Cherokee Youth Center.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee JV Braves 2011 Football Schedule
August 25 – vs. Hayesville September 1 – at Thomas Jefferson 8 – at Robbinsville 15 – vs. Swain 22 – at Murphy 29 – at Rosman October 6 – vs. Andrews 13 – Championship Game TBA * All JV games start at 6pm.
Cherokee Braves 2011 Football Schedule
August 11 – Scrimmage with Gatlinburg – Pittman, home, 6pm 19 – at Smoky Mountain 26 – at Mitchell September 2 – vs. Townes County 9 – at Choctaw Central (Miss.) 16 – at Hayesville 23 – vs. Murphy 30 – vs. Rabun Gap October 7 – at Swain 14 – vs. Rosman 21 – at Andrews...
Sac & Fox Tribal Member to run 10 marathons in 30 days
This fall, Dirk Whitebreast, a 31-year-old member of Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, plans to run 10 marathons in 30 days, a total of 262 miles, and he is dedicating the money he raises to the Center for Native American Youth.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Mondee Monteith – obituary
Mondee Monteith, 65, moved from his home in Bryson City to his Eternal Heavenly Home on March 30, 2015.
Reverend William Ewell “Bill” Payne
Reverend William Ewell “Bill” Payne, 87, husband of the late Dorothy Dixon Payne, passed away from this life Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Magnolias of Easley, SC.
Larry Edward McMillan – obituary
Larry Edward McMillan, 62, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 16, 2015 in a Charlotte Health Care Facility.
HAPPENINGS
Hot Dog Lunch Benefit
Jan. 10 at the Cherokee United Methodist Church. This benefit is to assist Cody Buchanan with travel and other medical expenses. The brown bag lunch includes all-beef hotdog, baked beans, chips, dessert cake and a drink for $6. Free door prizes and one ticket will...
EBCI New Hire Orientation
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will hold New Hire Orientation on the following dates: Jan. 10-11, Jan. 24-25, Feb. 14-15, Feb. 28 – March 1, March 14-15 and March 28-29. Please be at the Ginger Lynn Welch large conference room by 9am on the morning of the first...
Ronald Cooper to discuss Trail of Tears book
Jan. 12 at 6pm at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. Cooper, a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, will discuss his book It’s My Trail Too. In January 2011, Cooper began walking the northern route of the Cherokee Trail of Tears for personal reflection and...
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