NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Court Docket for April 17
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.
Principal Chief’s Report for Friday, April 12
These past few weeks have been very busy, but very rewarding and exciting.
Tribe’s Water Quality Standards approved by EPA
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) submitted its finalized Water Quality Standards (WQS) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in November 2018, and the agency approved them on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CES students participate in Regional Science Fair
Cherokee Elementary School took seven students to the 2013 NC Science and Engineering Regional Science Fair on Tuesday, Feb, 5 hosted by Western Carolina University. A total of 16 counties sent students to the Regionals. Of the seven students from CES that...
Cherokee youth participate in USET Mock Council
Four students from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians participated in a Mock USET Council on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the USET Impact Week in Washington, DC. The Mock Council was held as part of the Close Up Foundation program which is helping provide youth from the...
Cherokee Central School officials address Professional Learning Communities program
Professional Learning Communities at Cherokee Elementary School adopt new format By PAULA COKER CES PRINCIPAL • Cherokee Elementary School organized Professional Learning Communities several years ago to help promote teacher collaboration and improve student learning....
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Tribal members seeking referendum on Council pay, benefits
To the enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a signature drive is underway on the petitions posted below. To have the petition put on the ballot, we must collect signatures from 25 percent of the registered voters. If you feel that enrolled...
Thank you letter from Brazil Mission Team
The 2013 Brazil Mission team would like to Thank Rock Springs Church, Cherokee Baptist Church and singers, and Rebecca Ensley for coming out to support our mission project. Thank you.
Thank you from Qualla Arts & Crafts
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. would like to thank Robin Swayney, manager of the Qualla Library for hosting the pine needle basket class, and the Wolftown Community Club for hosting the Parent/Child Pottery class. Thank you to the instructors, Nancy Hornbuckle...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Open House at the Fieldhouse
Open House at the Fieldhouse for CHS Athletics. April 12 from 12-6pm at the CHS Field House. All Cherokee Central School athletes and their parents are invited to become familiar with the schedule, equipment and staff available to all CCS student athletes, to learn...
Native Americans Staying Active event
Smiths named “Family of the Year”
The Smith Family (left-right) front row - Kayla, Jacee, Naomi and Ray; back row - Kristin and Tim - received recognition as the Smoky Mountain Area Family of the Year for 2010 for their support of the Special Olympics program. “The family’s support of Jacee extends...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Wayford Eugene Saine – obituary
Wayford Eugene Saine, 68, of 374 Lucy Long Rd. in Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 following an extended illness.
James Smoker – obituary
James Smoker, 69, of Cherokee passed away on Jan. 22 after an extended illness. James is the son of the late Charlie Smoker and Sarah Teesateskie.
Freeman Littlejohn – obituary
Freeman Littlejohn, 55, of Cherokee, passed away on Jan. 12, 2015 at the Med West Harris Community Hospital in Sylva following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community Christmas Lighting Contest
Judging day is Sunday, Dec. 9 and the deadline to enter is Saturday, Dec. 8. Prizes: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $50. Info: Jeanne 736-2017
Charitable giving opportunities in Cherokee
* The Cherokee Boys Club has several worthy causes. The Cherokee Children’s Home www.cherokeechildrenshome.com Family Support Services’ Christmas Store provides services to families in need. They are requesting unwrapped toys and/or monetary donations. Food Pantry...
Public Transportation workshops planned for area
The Southwestern Rural Planning Organization, a division of Southwestern Commission, is facilitating an update to the regional public transportation and human services transportation plan. Upon completion of the planning process, county transit agencies will be...
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