NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Indian Child Welfare Act remains law for now
On Oct. 5, a federal district court in Texas ruled that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) was unconstitutional because it was a race-based preference law.
Tennessee earthquake shakes tribal lands
At about 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded an earthquake that registered 4.4 in magnitude. The epicenter was located about seven miles north northeast of Decatur, Tenn., which is about 60 miles north east of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Council merges Qualla Housing and Tribal Housing
Citing a need to better serve tribal members’ housing needs, Tribal Council passed an ordinance to combine the services of Qualla Housing Authority (QHA) and tribal Housing and Community Development at the Dec. 6 session. Travis Smith, secretary of Housing and Community Development, said, “The services of Qualla Housing, they’re not going away.”
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BabyFACE parent educators honored
The Cherokee BabyFACE program was visited recently by their Parents as Teachers (PAT) Technical Assistance Provider, Joyce West. They received an outstanding report on the work they are completing with families in Cherokee. They were credited highly with providing...
Jones-Bowman Fellows help create learning experience for N.C. State Students
Kelsey Standingdeer and Joey Owle, participants in the Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program, were co-leaders in organizing a trip in late September that brought 20 North Carolina State University students to Cherokee to learn about the Cherokee people and their...
Local student serves as Governor’s Page
Kayla Johnson, of Cherokee, participated in the Governor’s Page Program in Raleigh.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Runners to hold Moonlight Race
The Cherokee Runners Organization (CRO) has announced their 1st Annual Cherokee Runners Moonlight Race 5K Run/Walk, which will take place on Monday, July 4.
Group seeking former Haskell Cross Country and Track Athletes
Albuquerque, NM – The Sports Warrior Track Club is hosting the fourth annual Jim Thorpe Native American “National Championships” 5,000 meter run. The race will be held on the campus of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June...
NAYO Qualifier Brackets
The NAYO Qualifier basketball tournaments will be held on Saturday, March 26. Below are the Boys and Girls brackets: BOYS GIRLS
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Valeria Ann Saunooke – obituary
Valeria Ann Saunooke – obituary
John “Bo” Fuller – obituary
John “Bo” Fuller – obituary
Boyd Henry “Sonny” Shell – obituary
Boyd Henry “Sonny” Shell – obituary
HAPPENINGS
The Boomers to perform in Dillsboro
Dec. 14 and 15. Cherokee's own local band "The Boomers!" will be playing in Dillsboro for the Luminaries weekend. Fun, food, and great Christmas music. Traditional, jazz, and spirituals.
New Year’s fireworks in Cherokee
Fireworks will be shot off at the Acquoni Expo Center on Monday, Dec. 31 at 8pm.
Got Talent? CHA hosting acting classes
Mountainside Performing Arts School is seeking individuals interested in forming a Community Theatre. If you are 16 years old and over, experienced in acting or not, you are invited to a meeting on Jan. 8 from 7-8pm at Cherokee Historical Association located at 564...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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