NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Coming full circle: Sign designating Kuwohi installed in Park
The name of the third-highest summit east of the Mississippi River was restored to its original name last fall, and now it is completely official – it has a sign. A sign designating the area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Kuwohi (mulberry place) was officially unveiled in a ceremony on the morning of Tuesday, April 1.
“Noble warriors”: Post 143 hosts National Vietnam War Veterans Day event
As the wind gently blew across the Cherokee Veterans Park, in Cherokee, N.C., on the overcast morning of Saturday, March 29, Warren Dupree’s voice rang out, “There are no noble wars. There are only noble warriors.”
Schatz, Curtis introduce Tribal Energy Fairness Act to lower costs, strengthen tribal energy sovereignty
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Tribal Energy Fairness Act on Thursday, March 27, bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding Tribal access to federal energy programs by removing unnecessary barriers and making technical fixes.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Chief’s Awards presented
The Chief’s Awards were presented by Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks and Taline Ugvwiyu (Vice Chief) Alan B. Ensley in the Cherokee Tribal Council House on the morning of Wednesday, May 8.
Shannon Swimmer named director of WCU Cherokee Center
After several years working in tribal law, Swimmer has returned to WCU in a new capacity, as director of the Cherokee Center.
Crowe receives Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation has announced Susan Crowe, manager of the CIHA (Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority) Eye Clinic, as the recipient of the 2023 Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Let’s listen to the squirrels more often
I’m a huge nerd and a fan of puns so I love the Cherokee word for squirrel – saloli. One of my favorite dad jokes is, “How does a squirrel cross the road? Saloli”.
COMMENTARY: A lick and a promise
You and I, as tribal members, have given lip service to the development of a constitution for decades. The most recent effort was six years in the making. Outreach programs, advertising, community club learning sessions, websites, social media pages, and more were provided to the community over those six years.
COMMENTARY – Tidy Towns competition could work in Cherokee
Last summer, my wife visited Ireland and one of the main things that stuck out with me from her trip was the idea of “Tidy Towns”; an idea I feel would work great here in Cherokee.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RACING: Tribal member wins GNCC National Championship
Ty Teasdale, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Snowbird Community, earned the Championship and Amateur Rider of the Year in his first year racing the GNCC e-MTB series.
TENNIS: Pete Peterson looks to serve opportunities to Indian Country
Pete Peterson wants to offer Indian Country a new approach to health the best way he knows how.
FOOTBALL: Kanott selected to prestigious All-American Bowl
Ayden Kanott, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been selected to participate in the 2022 DREAM All-American Rising Stars football all-star game on Monday, Jan. 17 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Clyde “Bobby” Mathis
Clyde “Bobby” Mathis, 79, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Charlie H. and Nora Lee Henry Mathis and husband of the late Rachel Mathews Mathis.
OBITUARY: Matthew Lee Smith “Bubba”
Matthew Lee Smith “Bubba”, 41, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, passed away peacefully to go home and be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Walter “Paul” Smith and Kathy “Punkin” Smith.
OBITUARY: Georgenna Lee Arch
Georgenna Lee Arch, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Days to be held at National Museum of the American Indian
This spring, visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Cherokees.
Tribal member to give “Artist Talk” in Jackson County
The “Artist Talk” for March 2017, sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council, will feature Joshua Adams, a wood sculpture artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Cherokee Heritage Day at Museum offers free activities
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is offering a day of activities free of charge to the public during its Cherokee Heritage Day on Saturday, March 11.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Aug. 21.
Masters of Illusion – Live! coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Masters of Illusion Live! will play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Doobie Brothers to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Doobie Brothers are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Sept. 11.
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