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EBCI
Stay informed with stories, news, and community updates from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Our EBCI blog highlights cultural heritage, history, leadership, and the voices of Cherokee people today. From important announcements and events to reflections on traditions that continue to shape our identity, this space connects readers to the heart of Cherokee life. Explore meaningful insights and stay engaged with the EBCI community.
Event Explores Indigenous Agriculture and the Renewal of Appalachian Forests
The event will feature Dr. Lyla June Johnston, an Indigenous musician, scholar and advocate for food sovereignty; Judy Smith, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; and Chris Parker, co-founder of The Forest Farmacy and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Cherokee 411 Staff
Nov 82 min read
Tiffany Trump’s Lumbee Ancestry Adds New Twist to Federal Recognition Fight
A new genealogical link between Tiffany Trump and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is adding a surprising personal dimension to one of Indian Country’s most enduring political battles.
Cherokee 411 Staff
Oct 232 min read
EBCI Constitutional Convention Plans Community Outreach Following October Meeting
By Staff-Cherokee 411 October 21, 2026 CHEROKEE, N.C. — Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Constitutional Convention agreed during their Oct. 16 meeting to expand community engagement as they continue work toward drafting a new tribal constitution. Click image to play Video During the session, delegates discussed strategies for sharing updates and gathering feedback from citizens across the Qualla Boundary and outlying communities. Rather than attempting to att
Cherokee 411 Staff
Oct 212 min read
Chief Hicks: Indigenous Peoples Day Is a Time to Reclaim Truth and Sovereignty
By Staff, Cherokee 411 Published: October 13, 2025 CHEROKEE, N.C. — As communities across the nation marked Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 13, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks called on citizens to use the day to “reclaim the narrative” and honor the endurance and truth of Indigenous nations. (Photo: WLOS staff) “Today, we honor the first peoples of this land,” Hicks said in a statement shared on social media. “For the Eastern Band of Cherokee In
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Oct 151 min read
Cherokee Council Names Property Beside Noquisi Mound “The Franklin Storyteller"
By Staff Cherokee 411 FRANKLIN, N.C. — The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council has officially named a small parcel of land next to the historic Noquisi Mound, also known as the Nikwasi Mound. During its Sept. 30 clean-up session, Tribal Council approved Resolution No. 344 (2024), designating the 0.56-acre lot as Gaduni Kanohesgi , which translates to “The Franklin Storyteller.” SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photo) According to the resolution, the EBCI purchased th
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Oct 132 min read
Chief Hicks Responds to U.S. Senate Remarks on EBCI Cannabis Operation
By Staff Cherokee 411 CHEROKEE, N.C. — Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief Michell Hicks pushed back Thursday against comments made in Washington that he said mischaracterized the tribe’s legal cannabis business. Chief Hicks EBCI During a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week, Sen. Thom Tillis (R–N.C.) questioned U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi about the EBCI’s cannabis enterprise, expressing concern over its packaging, marketing, and a mobi
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Oct 132 min read
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