Indian Arts and Crafts Act It has come to our attention that there is discussion of changing the definition of what "Indian" is in the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. This act protects federal & state recognized citizens who are artist and who rightfully can state their artwork is "Native American Made". There are those who wish to have state recognized tribes removed from the definition. The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama stands firm and works with the Alabama Tribal Alliance in letting the federal government know that we are Native American people and deserve the right to remain in the Indian Arts and Craft Acts definition of "Indian"  Etowah County FSA Office Is Hiring The Etowah County Farm Service Agency asked that we notify our citizens of this opportunity. We Are Hiring FSA. The Etowah County Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Gadsden is hiring a full time Program Technician (PT). The deadline to apply is December 27, 2022. Duties include general office activities supporting FSA programs administered at the field level. Successful applicants must be reliable, have a professional attitude and enjoy working with the public. If you are interested or know of someone who might be interested, please share this information with them. Here is the direct link to the position with information on how to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/694085600 Applications must be completed through USAJOBs no later than close of business December 27, 2022. Contact Amanda Gore at 256-546-2336 if you have specific questions regarding the position. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.  December NewsletterLooking For News Items or Announcements Our next newsletter will be going out on December 1st. If you have an announcement you would like listed in the newsletter, email that information to the tribes email address. Some examples might be graduations, anniversaries, passing of loved ones, promotions, work in the community, awards, etc. We would love to share your news. The tribes email is [email protected]. We need your information by November 20th. Sgi (thanks). Citizens Cleaning the LonghouseSaturday, October 22, some of our citizens were on the tribal grounds cleaning the longhouse. We ask that if you use the longhouse that you wipe the tables down, clean up your garbage, wash the dishes you use and sweep the floors. Pictured are Gary P. and Almon M. taking care of the longhouse.
Echota Tribe Invited To AttendThe Governmental Affairs Liaison, Seth Penn, has announced there will be an Alabama Tribes Gathering. It will include BBQ and a friendly game of stickball. It will be a day of tribal unity for the tribes of Alabama to come together. There will be food and fellowship for the tribes to share culture and to celebrate the recent apology from the Alabama Supreme Court. When: November 19th @ 2 pm RSVP to Seth Pen 256-604-8002 by November 1st. Location: 368 Whispering Pines Lane Helena Ala 35080 Sometimes the GPS will say West Blockton instead of Helena as the town in Alabama. We hope to see plenty folks there to help celebrate!!!  The Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama Receives An ApologySaturday, October 8th, 2022, each tribe in Alabama received a letter of apology from the government and the church representative of the state of Alabama. We received our letter. The apology was for the atrocities that were done to our Native people in Alabama from the time of settlers invading our land, to our removal, to the stealing of our land, harming our people and so much more. Along with the letter, our tribes were gifted a jar of dirt. This dirt came from all 67 Alabama counties where our Ancestors lived. We are all thankful for the state of Alabama acknowledging us and the hardships put on our ancestors.   |
