NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Seneca Nation repatriates Booger Masks to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The Seneca Nation of Indians has a longstanding relationship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) dating back to ancient times. It was strengthened on Sunday, Aug. 4 – the first anniversary of the opening of the Onöhsagwende’ Cultural Center, which houses both the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum and the Seneca Nation’s Archives Department, through a special nation-to-nation repatriation of Cherokee Booger masks.
CCS Board meets final time before the school year begins
The Monday, Aug. 5 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 p.m.
Tribal Court Docket for Aug. 7
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools clarifies use of eagle feathers during graduation
In regard to public inquiries over the use of eagle feathers (and other raptor series bird feathers) during graduation ceremonies at Cherokee Central, the Cherokee Central Schools Administration has taken the position that the use and display of eagle feathers (and...
Harrah’s Cherokee donation to help Cherokee Elementary students
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort has donated $25,000 to the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT). The sponsorship will be used to continue funding a Cherokee Elementary School program that encourages teachers to share skills, experiences,...
Cherokee Central Schools and Swain County Schools Board of Education Annual Joint Board meeting
March 21 at 6pm in the Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The Boards will discuss their MOA.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you letter from the family of Barbara Sequoyah
The family of Barbara Sequoyah would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made Friday, Feb. 1 a night we’ll never forget. Thanks to the many friends and family members who came to participate in this extra special event. A big thanks to all of...
Thank you letter from Chris and Matthew Littlejohn
Thank you from Chris and Matthew Littlejohn to all family members and friends that supported the benefit dinner and the donations. We gladly appreciated it. Thank you, Chris and Matthew Littlejohn
Thank you letter from the Panther family
The Panther family from the Big Cove Community (Ko La Nv Yi) want to express our belated but sincere “thanks” to everyone for supporting the fundraiser held on Feb. 28. We want to thank family and community members who donated food and their time to make this...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. April 2. Anyone interested in participating in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament between the ages of 13 - 18 should contact Kristina Hyatt at klhyatt@unca.edu for more details and to sign up. The tournament will take place at the Native...
Two Lady Braves to play in Blue-White All-Star Game
Two members of the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity basketball team will play in the Blue-White All-Star Game this weekend.
Lady Braves lose in Regionals
The Cherokee Lady Braves (23-5) ended their season on Wednesday, March 2 with a loss in the 1A Regional Semifinals to Bishop McGuinness (24-6).
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Willis Albert (Jim) Queen – obituary
Willis Albert (Jim) Queen, 78, of Cherokee, passed away Monday April 27, 2015 after a period of declining health.
Matthew Nicholas Drake Starlin – obituary
Matthew Nicholas Drake Starlin, 24, of the Birdtown Community, passed away unexpectedly following an auto collision on April 21, 2015 and was pronounced at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn.
Allene Ledford Watty – obituary
Allene Ledford Watty, 71, of the Big Cove Community, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Mission Hospital in Asheville with her loving family by her side.
HAPPENINGS
Veterans Day celebration and Charles George Memorial ceremony
Veterans Day celebration and Charles George Memorial ceremony. Nov. 12 at 11am at the Exhibit Hall of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.
Moose Riders/People Helping People Toy Run flyer
Spaghetti Fundraiser and yard sale
Thursday, Nov. 1 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Cost is $7 for “Hungry man portion” of spaghetti and meat sauce, corn on the cob, rolls and drink (regular or diet). Delivery is available for four or more order if you call by 10am on Thursday. To...
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