NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief proposes large investment in language programs
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. proposed the largest investment in language programs in the tribe’s history and detailed even more historic initiatives during his first State of the Nation Address Saturday.
Committee in Cherokee developing outreach strategy for U.S. Census
The next census will take place next year, and the 2020 Census Cherokee Complete Count Committee is committing itself to an educational outreach strategy to make sure that everyone residing on tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is counted.
Pendergraft pleads guilty in Pisgah Inn murder
U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced on Monday, Aug. 26 that Derek Shawn Pendergraft, 22, of Asheville, has pleaded guilty to one count of first degree murder and two counts of aggravated sexual abuse resulting in death. U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf accepted Pendergraft’s guilty plea in federal court in Asheville.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah parents hold raffle
The New Kituwah Parent Association (NKPA) recently held a raffle on two gift cards. One was a $250 Wal-Mart Card and the other was a $250 Gas Card. The drawing was held on Monday, April 22 and the winners were Curtis Arneach and Janet Arch. “Congratulations!,” NKPA...
New Kituwah celebrates nine years
The New Kituwah Academy observed its ninth anniversary on Friday, April 19 with a program called “Celebrating 9 Years Speaking the Language” for students, faculty, parents and community members. The program consisted of a series of speakers from various programs followed by a presentation in the Cherokee language by the children.
What the Senior Class of 2013 needs to know about the Minors Fund
As you may know, your EBCI Minors Trust Fund is a substantial amount of money and your tribal leaders want to provide you with the skills, knowledge and tools so that you can make smart choices with your money both now and for the future. A requirement passed by...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thanks Tsali Care Center
You travel through life hearing so many negative things about different facilities such as Tsali Care. My sister, Ruth Caro, spent several months there. Never have I witnessed such compassionate, loving care. Our family was treated with the upmost respect, seeing...
LETTER: Searching for portrait of Goingback Chiltoskey
In the mid-1970s, I spent two years doing portraits of some friends in Cherokee that included John Wilnoty, Virginia Standingdeer, Mary and Goingback Chiltoskey, and others to preserve their legacy for the Cherokee Museum. Goingback was especially pleased with one of...
Thank you letter from the family of Gwen Ross Locust
The family of Gwen Ross Locust would like to thank everyone who was by our side during the illness and the loss of our loved one. Special thank you to Charlene Lossiah, Maggie Lossiah, Dorothy Thompson , Gina and Jane Taylor. Also to the Cherokee EMS, Cherokee ER...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
French brings home a Sword
Landon French, an EBCI tribal member from the Yellowhill Community, attended the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) North Carolina Championship tournament held at the Grady Cole Center on Saturday, April 9 and came home with a sword.
U.S. Indigenous Games tryout schedule
Brothers in the Wind Toughman Contest
First Annual "Brothers in the Wind" Tough Man Contest. April 15-16 at 8p.m. at the Birdtown Recreation Center. Categories: Heavyweight and Lightweight. Registration through April 13 at Cool Waters Motel. Admission for event: $15 general and $5 for those 12 and...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Anthony “Tony” Richard Saunooke – obituary
Anthony “Tony” Richard Saunooke, 38, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015.
Bruce David Martin Sr. – obituary
Bruce David Martin Sr., 68, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Cherokee Indian Hospital following an extended illness.
Odell “Gene” Eugene Earley – obituary
Odell “Gene” Eugene Earley, 57, of Bryson City, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015.
HAPPENINGS
Tribal Child Support has moved
Tribal Child Support has moved to 117 John Crowe Hill Drive (formerly Transit Bldg). They are open from 8am - 4:30pm. Info: 497-4317.
SCC/Harrah’s Table Gaming Certification Information Session
Dec. 4 at 6pm at the Tribal Bingo Hall. Southwestern Community College, in collaboration with Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel, is offering the SCC/Harrah’s Table Gaming Certification to help individuals enter the gaming industry. At the session, you will receive...
NCDOT to hold public workshop on proposed improvements to NC143 in Graham County
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public workshop on Thursday, Nov. 29, on proposed improvements to N.C. 143 in Graham County. The workshop will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Graham County Community Center, located at 196 Knight...
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