NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Bill introduced that would restore tribal jurisdiction over DV incidents on tribal land to children and law enforcement
U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the bipartisan Native Youth and Tribal Officer Protection Act (NYTOPA) on Thursday, Dec. 14 to build on the Tribal jurisdiction provisions in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013) by extending protections to children and law enforcement personnel involved in domestic violence incidents on Tribal lands. The bill also will enhance federal coordination of victim resources for Tribal communities.
Ribbon-Cutting ceremony set for Snowbird Treatment Center
Cherokee Indian Hospital will be a hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 18 at 2pm at the new Snowbird Residential Treatment Center – Kanvwotiyi. Kanvwotiyi, in the Cherokee language, means “place where one is healed”.
Council closes protection order loophole
An EBCI tribal member from the Birdtown Community was at her wits end earlier this year as she was being stalked by an individual, but she found no recourse.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ESS parent Support Group Meeting
Tuesday, January 26th 5:30pm – 7pm
Grab N’ Go Breakfast
Grab ‘N Go Breakfast option starting Monday, January 11, 2010. Bagged choices will be available from 7:30 to 8:00am every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
NAJA 2010 Scholarship Application
Native American Journalist Association (NAJA) Scholarships 2010 NAJA Scholarship Applications must be received by April 2, 2010. Download Application Each year NAJA offers scholarships ranging from $500-$5,000 to Native American students pursuing journalism...
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OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Richard Teesatuskie – obituary
Richard Teesatuskie, 67, of Cherokee passed away on March 2, 2012 at his home following a period of declining health. He was a member of the Yellowhill community. He was an active member of the Yellowhill Baptist Church and was the piano player until his death. ...
Elmer Lee Swayney – obituary
Elmer Lee Swayney, 62, of Cherokee passed away at home on Feb. 28, 2012 following an extended illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Shirley A. Swayney; children, LeAnn Swayney Flippo of Cherokee and companion, Randy Saunooke; Sheila C....
Nellie Marie Driver – obituary
Nellie Marie Driver, 54, of Cherokee passed away at Med-West Hospital in Sylva, NC on Feb.26, 2012 following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry LeRoy Tramper and Annie Ruth Armachain Tramper. She is survived by her...
HAPPENINGS
“People Helping People” Toy Run
Cherokee Basket Show at OICA
As part of celebrating November as Native American Month, Southwestern Community College’s Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts is hosting a Cherokee Baskets Show in its gallery on Tribal Bingo Road on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 5-7pm. The show is a combination of...
New WCU chancellor to meet with communities
Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher will meet members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Swain County community in November as part of a “get acquainted tour” that will take WCU’s new chief executive officer to 15 stops during a four-month span.
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