Faith Long-Presley Becomes First Participant to Graduate from All Four Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute Programs

Faith Long-Presley Becomes First Participant to Graduate from All Four Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute Programs

The Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) is proud to recognize Faith Long-Presley as the first individual to complete all four leadership programs offered through the Institute’s culturally based leadership learning continuum. Long-Presley’s journey through RKLI programs began as a youth and has continued into adulthood. She participated in the Cherokee Youth Council, the Youth Cultural […]

Cherokee Preservation Foundation Announces Native Electric Project

new electric school buses funded in part by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.

New Electric School Bus Initiative Rolls Out A quiet bus ride in the Qualla Boundary offers breathtaking views from mountains to valleys, and now, that ride also represents a leap into the future of sustainable transportation for the Cherokee people with the Native Electric Project. The Cherokee Boys Club (CBC) is leading a regional effort […]