NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee language inscriptions found in Alabama cave translated in new study
Inscriptions on a cave near Fort Payne, Ala. that contain Cherokee syllabary have been translated in a remarkable new study lead by a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
EBCI bestows honorary membership upon Will Poolaw
To a packed crowd of family, friends, and supporters in the Tribal Council Chambers, Will Poolaw was made an honorary member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, May 2.
Tribal Court Docket for Thursday, May 2
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.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Girl Scout Troop makes Valentine’s Day presents for seniors
Members of the Junior Girl Scout Troop 30341, based in Cherokee, made Valentine’s Day doilies that were given as presents to senior citizens at Tsali Manor.
Coca-Cola Foundation grants $250,000 to American Indian College Fund
The Coca-Cola Foundation is continuing its support of first-generation Native American scholars through a donation of $250,000 to the American Indian College Fund. The Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation Tribal Scholarship Program will continue to increase access to...
Carnes appointed as interim CMS principal
Cherokee Central Schools has announced the appointment of Cance Carnes to the position of interim principal of Cherokee Middle School. Carnes will serve as interim principal until the end of the current school year. He was chosen from a field of three internal...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
A belated thank you from the family of Derwin “Mike” Appleton
The family of Derwin “Mike” Appleton would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Cherokee EMS, Cherokee Police, Long House Funeral Home, Ray Kinsland, Bo Parris, Cody and Dot Lambert, Tommye Saunooke, Chief Hicks, Vice-Chief Blythe, and so many family and friends...
Thank you from Anita Ellwood and family
The Family of Anita Driver Ellwood would like to take the time to thank everyone who helped us out during Anita's recent illness. Cherokee Tribal EMS, Cherokee Emergency Room staff. Memorial Mission staff, Cherokee hospital inpatient staff, Cherokee Dialysis Center...
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...
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
Davina Lucy George – obituary
Davina Lucy George, 38, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 while at the Mission Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
Lewis Hillard Long – obituary
Lewis Hillard Long, 71, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 10, 2015 following a period of declining health while staying at the Brian Center in Waynesville.
Mary Ellen (Littlejohn) Queen – obituary
Mary Ellen (Littlejohn) Queen, 77, of Cherokee, went home to her Creator on Feb. 4, 2015 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with her family close by her side.
HAPPENINGS
3rd Annual One Stop Christmas Shop
Dec. 8 from 9am – 12pm at the Birdtown Rec. Center. Independent Consultants from Scentsy Wickless Candles, Grace Adele, Thirty One, Skinny Body Care and Cups-N-Cakes will be there to help meet all of your gift giving needs. Free gift wrapping and door prizes.
Free GED prep classes have moved
The free GED preparation classes have moved from Southwestern Community College Cherokee Center to the Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee (VOC) on Soco Road, behind Tribal Bingo. Day classes run Monday through Thursday, from 8:30am – 2:30pm. Night classes are...
CTVRP and VOC Open House
Dec. 7 from 11am – 2pm at the VOC Building located behind the Cherokee Tribal Bingo Hall. Cherokee Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program (CTVRP) and Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee, Inc. would like to share information with the community about their...
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