NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi approves the establishment of the EBCI Governmental Affairs Department
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) has approved the establishment of a Governmental Affairs Department for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). During its regular session on Thursday, Nov. 5, Dinilawigi approved Res. No. 341 (2026) establishing that Department.
Ugvwiyuhi Social: October
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks maintains a Facebook page to share public information. This report recaps the postings on his page. These are excerpts. We encourage you to visit the Chief’s page for full content and context.
CCS School Board Nov. 2 meeting held; Cherokee Boys Club Board of Directors give introductions
On the evening of Monday, Nov. 2, the Cherokee Central Schools Board of Education met in the Central Office Board Room. Gahvsgi (Chairperson) Jennifer Thompson called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Special can design of Cherokee Water ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ to be sold at WCU game
A specially-designed can of Cherokee Water ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ will be sold at Western Carolina University’s (WCU) EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Appreciation Day on Saturday, Nov. 7. The can, featuring WCU logos as well as the EBCI tribal seal, will be sold during the football game between WCU and Wofford at E.J. Whitmire Stadium in Cullowhee, N.C.
“Fear as a Teacher” exhibit on display at Museum of the Cherokee People
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines fear as “an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger”. A new exhibit at the Museum of the Cherokee People titled “Fear as a Teacher” examines this from a Cherokee perspective.
This Week’s Flowerbed Project: VOC, Water Quality/Fisheries & Wildlife
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has instituted a flowerbed project as part of the Tribal Health Improvement Plan (THIP). There are nine tribal programs and groups participating in the project.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Close Call: Part 8 of 8
Maybe you know this story already. Maybe you have felt that tug on your heart from the one who makes the invitations and reservations. Do you want to be seated at His table? Would you like reservations for eternity in Heaven?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Close Call, Part 7 of 8
A Close Call from Jesus. A solemn close call. Have you ever had a close call with Jesus to live? Are you listening?
COMMENTARY: Against referendum question on tribal elections
Why are we having a referendum on election law? If the election law had been in the Charter, none of this would be taking place.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lady Braves win first-ever Volleyball State Title
For the first time in school history, the Tsalagi Anata Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Lady Braves) won the NCHSAA 2A State Championship in volleyball on Halloween, Oct. 31, at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C
CROSS COUNTRY: Swimmer wins 2A regional; Cherokee runners qualify for state
Ogana Swimmer, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and a senior at Cherokee High School, made school history when he won the 2A West Regional meet held at Kituwah on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 31.
FOOTBALL: Robbinsville 41 Cherokee 21
The Tsalagi Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Braves) traveled to Big Oaks Stadium in Tsiyo (Robbinsville) to play the Robbinsville Black Knights on the evening of Friday, Oct. 30.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kimberly Sequoyah Wallace
Kimberly Sequoyah Wallace, age 64, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Her memory will be cherished by the family and loved ones she leaves behind. She was the daughter of the late Jessica Kay Sequoyah and of Gilbert Smith.
OBITUARY: Charles Allen Hornbuckle
Charles Allen Hornbuckle, 70, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Cherokee Hospital following a period of declining health.
OBITUARY: Katherine Elaine Wolfe Long
Katherine Elaine Wolfe Long, 60, of the Big Cove community, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late James and Ida Lee Sequoyah Wolfe.
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
World Premiere held for “Raising Cane: The Cherokee and Rivercane”
A world premiere of “Raising Cane: The Cherokee and Rivercane” was shown at the Thomas Auditorium Blue Ridge Community College on Unadodagwidena (Saturday), Duliisdi (Sept.) 19. The movie highlights the use of rivercane by Cherokee Basket weavers/makers.
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.
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Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
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