NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi removes protest of Ord. 184 (Caging Bears on Tribal Lands) from agenda
On the morning of Thursday, Sept. 2, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) assembled for their monthly council session. The first item on the agenda was a protest of Ord. 184(26) ‘An ordinance amending Chapter 19 regarding caging bears on Tribal Lands,’ that passed during the last council session on Aug. 6.
Dinilawigi approves legislation to separate Qualla Boundary and Snowbird libraries
Going forward, the Qualla Boundary Public Library and the Snowbird Community Library will operate as separate tribal programs of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) with their own budgets.
Kituwah, LLC. gives update during Reports to Council
Luke Swimmer, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and vice president of marketing and communications at Kituwah, LLC., provided an update during Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) Reports to Council on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 1.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kuwohi Sunset Celebration to honor name restoration, connection to site
This year’s Kuwohi Sunset Celebration is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kuwohi in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
“Your nation is your family”; Sovereignty Play coming to Cherokee
“Sovereignty”, a play written by Cherokee Nation Citizen Mary Kathryn Nagle that explores the impact of the Indian Removal in present-day, is coming to Cherokee Central Schools Sept. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Peaceful Warriors afterschool program to focus on yoga and its benefits
The Peaceful Warriors afterschool program for children ages 7-11 will focus on yoga and its benefits.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
August report from Aniwodihi (Painttown) Rep. Michael Stamper
This is my Council Report for the month of August. As school has started back, I want to wish all students a safe and productive school year. Whether you are attending elementary, middle, high school or seeking higher education, your tribe is proud of you and wish you the best.
COMMENTARY: When storms strike, don’t let scammers rip you off
As September arrives, we’re reminded that we’re just halfway through hurricane season.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What motivates you? Part 1 of 3
The various forms of pride in humans are Satan’s sneakiest sins.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ring Ceremony held for 1A/2A Indoor Track State Champion Joscelyn Stamper
A ring ceremony was held for Cherokee High School Senior Joscelyn Stamper, who won first place in shot put at the NCHSAA 1A/2A Indoor Track State Championship with a throw of 36’7”.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams place at TCEC Jaguar Jungle Run
The Cherokee High School (CHS) and Middle School (CMS) cross country teams participated in the Tri-County Early College (TCEC) Jaguar Jungle Run on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
CROSS COUNTRY: Middle School Lady Braves win season opener at Hayesville
The Cherokee Middle School cross country teams traveled to Hayesville for their season-opening meet on Saturday, Aug. 22, and the Tsalagi Anata Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Lady Braves) took first place in the team contest.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jeffrey Allen Best
Jeffrey Allen Best, age 37, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
OBITUARY: Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Baum Jr.
Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Baum Jr. went home to be with our Creator on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Chesapeake, Va. He was born on Feb. 28, 1989, to his loving parents, Wendy Stamper-Baum and Kenneth Lee Baum Sr.
OBITUARY: Regina “Granny Rick” Ledford
Regina “Granny Rick” Ledford, 76, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
HAPPENINGS
32nd Annual Stories from the Pumpkin Patch
The thirty second Annual Stories from the Pumpkin Patch will be held Saturday, October 11th from 3pm till 8pm at Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site. The evening will feature several storytellers from the Jonesborough International Story Tellers Guild. These...
LampLight Theatre to present “The Advocate” in Cherokee
While many haunted attractions promise a night of terror, LampLight’s favored traveling production of “The Advocate” will besiege you long past your visit to see it. Have you ever wondered if God and Satan are real? Is there really a time we will all stand in God’s court of judgment?
12th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala set for July
The 12th Annual Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Gala, which will be held on Saturday, July 15 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, promises to be “A Star-Filled Summer Night,” to celebrate healthcare and community in a festive atmosphere under the stars.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Visit Cherokee NC upcoming events
Below is a current list of events from Visit Cherokee NC occurring during September and October in Cherokee, N.C.:
“Your nation is your family”; Sovereignty Play coming to Cherokee
“Sovereignty”, a play written by Cherokee Nation Citizen Mary Kathryn Nagle that explores the impact of the Indian Removal in present-day, is coming to Cherokee Central Schools Sept. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.
First Floor Highway releases powerful new single, “Bring the Ruin”
First Floor Highway releases powerful new single, “Bring the Ruin”
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