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
Entrants sought for junior pageants
Applications are now being accepted (see below) for the Little Miss Cherokee, Junior Miss Cherokee, and Teen Miss Cherokee pageants. The deadline to turn in the applications is Friday, July 26. 2013 Pageant Application Little Miss Cherokee and Junior Miss Cherokee...
Student Opportunities: Washington Internships for Native students
In recent years, student internships have become an important aspect of a student’s college education, in fact, some universities are requiring this hands-on, “real world” experience before issuing degrees in many fields of study. Although most internship placements...
SCC’s President’s and Dean’s lists for Spring 2013
Southwestern Community College has announced the President’s and Dean's lists for Spring 2013. To earn the honor of President’s List, students must achieve and maintain a 3.85 Grade Point Average. Students with a GPA between 3.50 and 3.84 earn the honor of the Dean's...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Pageant coordinators say thank you
The coordinators of the Miss Cherokee Pageant would like to say thank you to those who helped make the 2013 Pageant a success. First and foremost, we want to Thank God for his many blessings. Congratulations to Madison Crowe, Miss Cherokee 2013, and to Paige Jackson. ...
COMMENTARY: Top 5 Reasons Tribal Members should start a business and support Native American-Owned Businesses
COMMENTARY By C. RICH PANTHER I am happy to see the Entrepreneurship project available to Cherokee High School students; Cherokee needs more Native-owned businesses. Small business is an obvious route to diversifying our local economy and building financial security...
Thank you letter from Jim Owle
I would like to say “Thanks” to the Members of the Eastern Band and especially to the Birdtown Community and my family, for your support while serving as “Your” Birdtown Council Member for the past 14 years. I have enjoyed the leadership opportunity to work with you...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Interested in Semi-Pro Football?
Interested in Semi-Pro Football? Then please submit an email to cherokeesemipro@gmail.com to gain more information and be on the contact list when it comes to important news about the team. This is the first team forming in Indian Country and you don’t want to miss...
Tai Chi now offered at Cherokee Life Center
Tai Chi classes are now being offered at the Cherokee Life Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:05-10:45am.
Local boys stepping up in martial arts
Several EBCI tribal members will be competing within the next month in professional, amateur and nationally-ranked arenas for various forms of martial arts.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Shaelyn Amayah Ledford – obituary
Shaelyn Amayah Ledford, infant daughter of Shane Ledford and Shelena Thomasson woke in Heaven on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015.
Andrew Scott Tranbarger – obituary
Andrew Scott Tranbarger, 24, of Sarasota, Fla. passed suddenly at home.
Denning (Denny) Andrew Rochester – obituary
Denning (Denny) Andrew Rochester, 54, of Swain County, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing schedule for January
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: - Friday, Jan. 4 - Friday, Jan. 11 - Friday, Jan. 18 - Friday, Jan. 25 The local collection site is at the EBCI Tribal Enrollment office located at the...
EBCI Tribal TANF Program accepting applications
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal TANF Program is open and accepting applications. The office is located at 117 John Crowe Hill Road in the former Transit Building. The Tribal Child Support Service office is at the same location. A satellite office will be...
Girl Scouts holding winter recruitment
The Girls Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council is holding its winter recruitment. In Cherokee, there are several groups including: - Girl Scout Daisies (K-1) and Brownies (2nd – 3rd grades), Troop 01811 meets Thursday evenings from 6-7pm at the Cherokee Youth...
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