The 2nd Annual KoLaNvYi Community Celebration was held on Saturday, April 27. (VITA NATIONS/One Feather contributor)
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The 2nd Annual Aubrey Littlejohn Walk Against Child Abuse was held on Thursday, April 25. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Smoky Mountain Conference track and field championships were held at Western Carolina University on Wednesday, April 24. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Over 400 kits for the Chief's Family Garden Project were distributed at the Yellowhill Outdoor Gym on Saturday, April 20. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Students at Cherokee Middle School decorated their hallways with blue ribbons and anti-child abuse posters to commemorate the month and its message. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Newfound Gap Road (US 441) through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially opened at a media event on Monday, April 15. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Members of the Hummingbirds, Wolftown and Big Cove stickball (Indian ball) teams played an exhibition game at the N.C. State University pow wow in Raleigh on Saturday, April 6. (Photos by Leslie Lossiah/Special to the One Feather)
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The annual Rainbows and Ramps Festival was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 30. (Photos by Kristy M. Herron/Special to the One Feather)
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Several hundred area high school students, all EBCI tribal members, had the opportunity to ask questions and learn about many different career paths and choices available at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort at the 1st Annual Harrah’s Cherokee Tribal Mentor Program Junior/Senior Showcase on Thursday, March 28. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Cherokee hosted a three-school meet with Rosman and Robbinsville on Thursday, March 27. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A grand opening event for the expansion at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort was held on Friday, March 22. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was celebrated in Cherokee with an event at the Acquoni Expo Center on Thursday, March 21. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Lady Braves lost to Swain 11-1 in their Smoky Mountain Conference opener on March 12. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Lady Braves lost 58-56 to Bishop McGuinness in the 1A Western Regional final on Saturday, March 9. (Photos by Moses Walkingstick)
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Five Cherokee High School students helped launch a weather balloon into the upper atmosphere on Friday, March 8. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Lady Braves defeated North Wilkes 71-38 in the 1A Western Regional Semi-finals on Tuesday, March 5 at UNC-G. (ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather)
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Five EBCI tribal members competed at the 1A state wrestling tournament in Greensboro on March 1-2. (Photos by Anthony Swearengin and Skooter McCoy)
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A herd of elk was spotted off of Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Community on Friday, March 1. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Qualla Boundary Library held a celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday on Friday, March 1. (ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather)
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new MRI unit at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 28. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Crews were hard at work on Wednesday, Feb. 27 starting repairs at the site of a January landslide in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Qualla Arts & Crafts held classes recently on river cane mats and pine needle baskets. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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Cherokee took 2nd place at the Smoky Mountain Conference wrestling championship held at Hayesville on Saturday, Feb. 9. (DENISE WALKINGSTICK/One Feather contributor)
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EBCI tribal members Corbin Panther and Jacob Wildcatt signed letters of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 6 to play college football.
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Heavy rains brought flooding in some places, including the Ocoanluftee River, on Wednesday, Jan. 30. (ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather)
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A march to show support for the Idle No More movement from Canada was held in Cherokee on Saturday, Jan. 19. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Cherokee master artist Joel Queen has been teaching traditional Cherokee pottery at Cherokee High School this semester. (Photos by Beth Ross Johnson/RTCAR/EBCI Cooperative Extension)
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High rains caused the Oconaluftee River to flood in several places throughout Cherokee. (ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather)
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Cherokee defeated Rosman 60-15 in wrestling on Tuesday, Dec. 11. (DENISE WALKINGSTICK/One Feather contributor)
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A memorial service was held for former Principal Chief Gerard Parker on Monday, Dec. 10 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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This large elk bull was spotted in the Yellowhill Community on Sunday, Dec. 9. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted its annual Veteran's Day ceremony at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Monday, Nov. 12. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A special stickball game was held at the UNITY Field in Cherokee on Veteran's Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Junaluska's gravesite near Robbinsville on Friday, Nov. 9. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Smokey Mountain Conference boys cross country championship was held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, Oct. 17. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Smokey Mountain Conference boys cross country championship was held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, Oct. 17. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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This herd of elk was spotted at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on Thursday, Oct. 11. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Big Cove played the Hummingbirds in stickball at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 6. Hummingbirds won 12-2. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Wolftown played Big Cove in stickball on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Wolftown won 12-4. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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A Veteran's Memorial Service was held Friday, Oct. 5 at the Acquoni Expo Center. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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These are photos from the arts and crafts and agricultural exhibits at the 100th Cherokee Indian Fair. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 100th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Parade was held Tuesday, Oct. 2. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Karyl Frankiewicz was named Miss Cherokee 2012 at the annual pageant held Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Members of the EBCI participated as presenters in various capacities at the annual WCU Mountain Heritage Days on Saturday, Sept. 29. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The annual Mountain Farm Festival, hosted by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, was held at the Mountain Homestead by the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on Saturday, Sept. 15. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 7th Annual Southeastern Tribes Festival was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Sept. 14-15. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Choctaw Central Warriors defeated the Cherokee Braves 26-6 to win the "Battle of the Nations" football game on Friday, Sept. 7. (DENISE WALKINGSTICK/One Feather contributor)
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Qualla Arts & Crafts hosted its annual Open Air Indian Market on Saturday, Sept. 1. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The official opening of live table games at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel was held on Tuesday, Aug. 21. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The annual VW Car Show was held at the Acquoni Expo Center on Saturday, Aug. 11. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 11th Annual Talking Trees Trout Derby was held on the Oconaluftee River on Saturday, Aug. 4. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Relay for Life of Cherokee was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Friday, July 27. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Davy Arch taught a class of making Cherokee blowguns and darts in the Snowbird Community on Monday, July 23. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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The Cherokee Life Wellness Center hosted the Cherokee Youth Track and Field Meet at the Acquoni Expo Center on Friday, July 20. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The World Premiere of Cherokee Family Reunion was held at Mountainside Theatre on Monday, July 16. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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The three federally recognized Cherokee Tribes came together for a Tri-Council meeting at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Friday, July 13. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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As part of the Tri-Council festivities, a Flame Run and an event at Kituwah were held on Thursday, July 12. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Runners hosted the 2nd Annual Sunset 5K and Fun Run on Wednesday, July 4. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 37th Annual EBCI Pow Wow was held at the Acquoni Expo Center on June 29 - July 1. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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The 37th Annual EBCI pow wow was held at the Acquoni Expo Center from June 29 - July 1. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Night of Cherokee art show, featuring work from the Cherokee Cultural Summer Camp students, was held at the Cherokee Elementary School on Thursday, June 14. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Museum of the Cherokee Indian hosted the Cherokee Voices Festival on June 9. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Rodders hosted the Crusin' the Smokies Spring Rod Run at the Acquoni Expo Center on June 8-10. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Chapter hosted the NAIWA National Conference the week starting June 4. These photos are from the banquet on June 7. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A send-off celebration was held at Kituwah for the participants in the Remember the Removal Ride on Saturday, June 2. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 10th Annual Cherokee Gourd Artists Gathering was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds from June 1-3. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The annual "Locals Night" performance of Unto These Hills was held on Thursday, May 31. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow was held April 27-28 in Albuquerque, NM. (TODD KENT/One Feather contributor)
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The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted a Memorial Day observance at the Yellowhill Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, May 28. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 26th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day was held in the Snowbird Community on Saturday, May 26. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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The 8th Annual Elder's Walk was held in Cherokee on Friday, May 25 in conjunction with Older Americans Month. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The NAIWA Cherokee Chapter hosted the annual Strawberry Festival at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 19. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Cherokee High School held its annual Athletic Banquet at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel on Sunday, May 12. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Wahnetah)
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The Cherokee Preservation Foundation held its annual Community Celebration at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Friday, May 11. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather
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The Leonard Peltier Walk for Human Rights came through Cherokee on Thursday, May 10. Participants walked from the welcome sign near the park entrance to the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. (ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather)
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The annual Children's Fair, the culmination of the Week of the Young Child, was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 5. (Photos by Robin Swayney)
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Cherokee High School held its annual Art Show at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, May 3. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians played co-host to the 30th Annual Native American Fish & Wildlife Society National Conference held at Harrah's Cherokee on May 1-3. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Big Cove Community hosted a celebration in the field above the Cherokee Central Schools on Saturday, April 28. (VITA NATIONS/One Feather contributor)
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A total of 355 Chief's Community Garden Kits were distributed at the Yellowhill Outdoor Gym on Thursday, April 26. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A birds of prey program was presented at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on Thursday, April 26. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 1st Annual Aubrey Littlejohn Walk Against Child Abuse was held on Wednesday, April 25. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Qualla Boundary Special Olympics team participated in the Spring Games held at Macon Middle School in Franklin on Friday, April 20. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The New Kituwah Academy celebrated its eighth anniverary on Thursday, April 19. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Western Carolina University's College of Health & Human Sciences hosted a health careers fair on Wednesday, April 18 at the Birdtown Recreation Center. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A small herd of elk cows and their calves were spotted just a mile outside of Cherokee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday, April 15. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Around 250 people showed up for a rally against alcohol held near the Tribal Council House on Tuesday, April 10. (ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather)
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Over 100 people turned out for the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Thursday, April 5. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Spring Fitness Frenzy was held in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex community rooms on Thursday, March 29. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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This photo gallery includes several photos of catches by Daniel Thiemann, a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. A professional fishing guide, Thiemann caught a 24" brown trout and an aqautic salamander commonly known as a mudpuppy or waterdog in the Oconaluftee River on Friday, March 23. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Qualla Library hosted a Read Across American Day event, in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, on Friday, March 2. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Qualla Boundary Special Olympics program held its annual banquet at Harrah's Cherokee Hotel on Tuesday, Feb. 21. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Three CHS Braves players signed to play football at Carson-Newman on National Signing Day, Wednesday, Feb. 1. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A charity fight night was held at the Birdtown Rec. Center on Saturday, Jan. 14. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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Cherokee High School hosted the Chief Osley B. Saunooke Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 17. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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A group of around 10 elk were spotted roaming around and grazing at the New Kituwah Academy on Saturday, Dec. 17. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Christmas Parade was held Saturday, Dec. 3 in downtown Cherokee. (Photos by Robin Swayney)
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The 2011-12 Cherokee High School JV Girls basketball team (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 2011-12 Cherokee High School Varsity Girls basketball team (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 2011-12 Cherokee High School Varsity Boys basketball team (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Diabetes Program hosted a walk in honor of World Diabetes Day on Monday, Nov. 14. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held a Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Friday, Nov. 11. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Central Schools held a veterans honoring ceremony in the Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 10. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The girl 1A West Regional cross country meet was held at Cherokee High School on Saturday, Oct. 29. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather
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The boys 1A West Regional cross country meet was held at Cherokee High School on Saturday, Oct. 29. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Photos from the trick-or-treating event at the Dora Reed Children's Center on Friday, Oct. 28. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The first annual Cherokee Halloween Parade was held Saturday, Oct. 22. (Photos by Robin Swayney)
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The girls Smoky Mountain Conference Cross Country Championship was held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, Oct. 19. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The boys Smoky Mountain Conference Cross Country Championship was held at Cherokee High School on Wednesday, Oct. 19. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The WNC Truck Club hosted the WNC Truck Show at the Acquoni Expo Center on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A Walk to End Alzheimer's was held in Cherokee on Saturday, Oct. 15. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The EBCI Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault program held a Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, Oct. 13 to honor all victims of domestic violence. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 2nd Annual Chief's Challenge one-mile run/walk was held on Tuesday, Oct. 4. (Photos courtesy of Tara McCoy/Cherokee Choices)
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Various photos from the 2011 Cherokee Indian Fair (Photos by Robin Swayney)
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The 2011 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade was held Tuesday, Oct. 4. (Photos by Robin Swayney)
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The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 honored women veterans at a ceremony held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 7. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Photos featuring the arts and crafts and community exhibits at the 2011 Cherokee Indian Fair. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians held an Inauguration for tribal leaders in the Council Fire Ballroom at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel on Monday, Oct. 3. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P.)
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Kristina Hyatt was named Miss Cherokee 2011 at the annual pageant held Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Cherokee Cultural Arts Center. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Members of the 2011 Cherokee Middle School Homecoming Court and their escorts (Photos courtesy of CMS)
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The contestants in the 2011 Little Miss Cherokee pageant pose in their traditional dress. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The contestants in the 2011 Junior Miss Cherokee pageant pose in their traditional dress. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The contestants in the 2011 Teen Miss Cherokee pageant pose in their traditional dress. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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An exhibition game of Cherokee Indian Ball (aka stickball) was played during the WCU Mountain Heritage Festival in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 24. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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The Cherokee Cross Country teams traveld to Robbinsville for a meet on Wednesday, Sept. 21. (DENISE WALKINGSTICK/One Feather contriburtor)
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Cherokee High School 2011 Homecoming Court (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Braves defeated the Choctaw Central Warriors 26-20 to win the "Battle of the Nations" on Friday, Sept. 9. (DENISE WALKINGSTICK/One Feather contributor)
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The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum hosted the 20th Annual Great Island Festival near Vonore, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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This is a first glance at the 2011 contestants for the Teen Miss Cherokee title. These photos will be used for the Most Photogenic contest. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Smoky Mountain beat Cherokee 8-0 in soccer on Thursday, Sept. 8. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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This is a first glance at the 2011 contestants for the Junior Miss Cherokee title. These photos will be used for the Most Photogenic contest. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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This is a first glance at the 2011 contestants for the Little Miss Cherokee title. These photos will be used for the Most Photogenic contest. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Smoky Mountain Mustangs beat the Cherokee Braves 26-14 on Friday, Aug. 19 in Sylva. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A VW car show was held on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Acquoni Expo Center. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 10th Annual Talking Trees Children's Trout Derby was held on the Oconaluftee River on Saturday, Aug. 8. (LYNNE HARLAN/EBCI public relations)
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Held in conjunction with open house day, the 1st Annual Cherokee Central Schools Wellness Kickoff was held on Friday, Aug. 5. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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These are the winners from the Cherokee Pow Wow held June 24-26 at the Acquoni Expo Center. (Photos by Kristy Maney/EBCI Travel & Tourism)
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The annual Cherokee Pow Wow was held at the Acquoni Expo Center on June 24-26. (TODD KENT/One Feather contributor)
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The Cherokee Action Sports Park opened on June 10. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The outdoor drama Unto These Hills held opening night for the 2011 season on Friday, June 3. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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The Cherokee Gourd Artists Gathering was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds from June 3-5. These photos were taken the first day of the Gathering on Friday, June 3. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Yellowhill Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, May 30. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Fading Voices Demonstration Day was held in the Snowbird Community on Saturday, May 28. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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Cherokee High School Class of 2011 Graduation, May 27 (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Cherokee High School Class of 2011 Graduation Photos (Photos courtesy of CHS)
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The Junaluska Leadership Council held a Meet the Candidates Forum in the Council Chambers on Monday, May 23. (DEANNE SMITH/One Feather)
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Harrah's and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians signed an agreement to extend their relationship for seven more years during a ceremony on May 20. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee High School annual Athletic Banquet was held Friday, May 13 at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Hotel. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The 7th Annual Elders Walk was held, in conjuction with Older Americans Month, on Friday, May 13. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Hannah Youngdeer signed a letter of intent on Thursday, May 12 to play softball next year for Maryville College. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The annual Mother's Day 5K walk/run was held on Saturday, May 7. (Photos courtesy of Tara McCoy/Cherokee Choices)
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Cherokee hosted the Far West Special Olympics Spring Games on Friday, May 6 at the old CHS track. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow was held in Albuquerque, NM on April 29-30. (TODD KENT/One Feather contributor)
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, April 21 for the new building that will house EBCI Transit and CDOT. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Two $5,000 donations for a new vocational facility at Cherokee Central Schools was announced during a Ray Kinsland Retirement Luncheon on Wednesday, April 20. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The New Kituwah Academy celebrated its 7-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 19. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The new Oconaluftee Visitor Center was officially opened with a ceremony on Friday, April 15. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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A walk and event were held on the Oconaluftee Island on Thursday, April 14 in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The new Oconaluftee Visitors Center for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to officially open on Friday, April 15. Here is a glimpse of the new facility. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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The annual Rainbows and Ramps Day was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 26. (LYNNE HARLAN/EBCI Public Relations)
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The Cherokee High School JROTC program helds its annual Military Ball on Saturday, March 19. (TODD KENT/One Feather contributor)
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The Big Cove Youth Group or Ko-la-nv-yi Kids had a benefit on Saturday, March 12 to raise money for their youth activities. The event included a Ramp Dinner with all the fixings and a Community Bingo Night. (Photos by Bo Taylor)
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Dr. Seuss' Birthday was celebrated at the Qualla Boundary Public Library on Wednesday, March 2. (Photos by Robin Swayney/Qualla Library)
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The CHS Women's Soccer team hosted Swain in a scrimmage game on Wednesday, Feb. 23. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
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EBCI leaders attended the USET Impact Week in Washington, DC on Feb. 7-10. (LYNNE HARLAN/EBCI Public Relations)
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Braves QB Jesse Blanton signed a Letter of Intent on Wednesday, Feb. 2 to play football for Carson-Newman. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Several EBCI tribal members participated in the Sarasota Native American Festival in Sarasota, FL on Jan. 28-30. (TODD KENT/One Feather contributor)
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Cherokee veterans were presented with "Quilts of Valor" from the Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild on Thursday, Jan. 27. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
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Snow blanketed the Cherokee area from Jan. 7-12, and these photos show various areas of the town and surrounding area. SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather
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The Cherokee Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 11. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos)
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The Qualla Boundary Special Olympics program honored its athletes with a banquet at Harrah's Cherokee Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 2. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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A Cherokee Warrior Aerobics Class, combining traditional Cherokee Dance with aerobics, was held at the Cherokee Life Center on Thursday, Nov. 18. (Photos by Vita Nations/One Feather Contributor)
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The Cherokee Diabetes Program hosted a walk in Cherokee on Friday, Nov. 12 in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month. (Photos by Lynne Harlan/EBCI public relations)
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A ceremony was held at the gravesite of Junaluska on Friday, Nov. 12 honoring the 100th Anniversary of the monument being place on site. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted a Veteran's Day Celebration at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Nov. 11. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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EBCI veterans attended a ceremony at the Charles George VA Center in Asheville on Thursday, Nov. 11. (Photos by Lynne Harlan/EBCI public relations)
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The Cherokee Rodders hosted the 2010 Cruisin' the Smokies Cherokee Rod Run at the Acquoni Events Center on Nov. 5-7. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Mites defeated the Murphy Bulldogs 12-6 to win the 2010 Cracker Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 30. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The 10th Annual Safe Trick or Treat Night was held at the Acquoni Event Center (aka the old Cherokee High School) on Saturday, Oct. 30. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Mites defeated Jackson Co. 12-0 in a playoff game on Saturday, Oct. 23 to advance to the Cracker Bowl championship game. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The Swain Maroon Devils defeated Cherokee 52-12 on Friday, Oct. 15. (Photos by One Feather staff)
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Various images from the 98th Cherokee Indian Fair. (Photos by One Feather staff)
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Stoney played Big Cove in another stickball game at the Unity Field in Cherokee on Friday, Oct. 8. (Photos by Dawn Arneach and Scott McKie B.P./One Feather staff)
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The Chief's Challenge Run/Walk was held Tuesday, Oct. 5 prior to the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade. (Photos courtesy of Tara McCoy/Cherokee Choices)
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Stoney played Big Cove in a stickball game at the Unity Field in Cherokee on Thursday, Oct. 7. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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As part of the 98th Cherokee Indian Fair, a little boys stickball match was held at the Unity Field in Cherokee on Wednesday, Oct. 6. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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The 98th Cherokee Indian Fair Parade was held Tuesday, Oct. 5. (One Feather staff photos)
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The Murphy Bulldogs defeated the Cherokee Braves 53-12 at Murphy on Friday, Oct. 1. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P.)
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Tonya Carroll was crowned Miss Cherokee on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Cultural Arts Center in the Cherokee Central Schools. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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Tommy Lambert was installed as the new general manager of the Cherokee Boys Club on Friday, Oct. 1 replacing 52-year veteran Ray Kinsland who officially retired the same day. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Kaycee Lossiah was named Cherokee Middle School Homecoming Queen on Thursday, Sept. 30. (Photos courtesy of CMS Yearbook and GEAR UP)
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Several EBCI tribal members performed at the halftime of the University of Tennessee football game at Newland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 25. (Photos courtesy of Kimberly Smith)
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Cherokee Fish Game was played in the afternoon at the WCU Mountain Heritage Day in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 25. (Photos by Todd Kent/One Feather contributor)
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A Cherokee Stickball exhibition was held at the WCU Mountain Heritage Day in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 25. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P. and Dawn Arneach - One Feather staff)
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Hayesville beat Cherokee 29-28 in a thriller at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 24. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Madison Crowe was named the CHS 2010 Homecoming Queen at halftime of the Braves game on Friday, Sept. 24. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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An Alzheimer's Walk was held in Cherokee on Tuesday, Sept. 21 in conjunction with World Alzheimer's Day. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Braves defeated the Highland Tech Rams 46-7 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 17. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Choctaw had an exhibition game followed by Snowbird, with players from Yellowhill and the Choctaw tribe
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The U.S. Constitution was read, in its entirety, at the Cherokee Veterans Memorial on Saturday, Sept. 18. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Some glimpses of Friday, Sept. 17 at the SE Tribes Festival held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Braves defeated Swain 3-0 on Monday, Sept. 13. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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The Choctaw Central Warriors defeated the Cherokee Braves 33-28 in the "Battle of the Nations" at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 10. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P. and Dawn Arneach - One Feather staff)
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The 19th Annual Great Island Festival was held at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum near Vonore, Tenn. on Sept. 11-12. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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An RV wreck in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday, Aug. 22 injured six people. (Photos courtesy of GSMNP)
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The 2010 Junior Golf Camp recently ended at Sequoyah National Golf Club. (Photos courtesy of Lynne Harlan/EBCI public relations)
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Cherokee defeated Smoky Mountain at home 22-15 on Friday, Aug. 20. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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A Volkswagen Show was held at the Cherokee Events Center on Aug. 13-14. (Photos by Todd Kent/One Feather contributor)
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The annual Talking Trees Children's Trout Derby was held at the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee on Saturday, Aug. 7. (Photos courtesy of Lynne Harlan/EBCI public relations)
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The Cherokee Days Event was held Friday, Aug. 6. at the Stecoah Arts Center. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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MMA Star and EBCI tribal member Dan Hornbuckle was honored during a Family Cookout held Monday, July 26. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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MMA Star and EBCI Tribal Member Dan Hornbuckle trained with local fighters at the Birdtown Recreation Center on Monday, July 26. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The annual Festival of Native Peoples was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on July 16-17. (Photos courtesy of Robert Jumper/EBCI Travel & Tourism)
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Tribal Operations Program (TOP) building on Friday, July 16. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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A Tribal Consultation Meeting was held in Cherokee between EBCI tribal members and officials and National Park Service officials on Friday, July 16. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Photos from the Cherokee Youth Olympics - Thursday, July 15 (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Photos from the Cherokee Youth Olympics - Tuesday, July 13 (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Cherokee July Pow Wow Friday, July 2 - Friday night session (Photos by One Feather staff)
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More photos from the Cherokee July Pow Wow on Friday, July 2. (Photos by One Feather staff)
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Cherokee July Pow Wow - Saturday, July 3 (evening session), Photos by One Feather staff
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The EBCI Tribal Employee's Picnic was held Friday, July 2 on the Oconaluftee Island Park. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The annual Kituwah Celebration was held on Friday, June 18 at the Kituwah Mound. (Photos courtesy of Rosie McCoy)
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The annual Trail of Tears Walk was held on Saturday, June 19 in the Snowbird Community. The walkers and runners met at the Junaluska Museum in Robbinsville, rode up to Tatum's gap, and made their way back to the Museum. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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The Guardian Riders, based in Michigan City, IN, visited Cherokee and layed a wreath at the Cherokee Veteran's Memorial on Friday, June 18. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P.)
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The Cherokee Voices Festival was held at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday, June 12. (Photos courtesy of Robert Jumper/One Feather contributing photographer)
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The annual Gourd Artists' Gathering was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on June 3-5. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The "Unto These Hills" outdoor drama hosted Local's Night on Thursday, June 3 as their first performance of the 2010 season. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P. and Dawn Arneach/One Feather staff)
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The annual Fading Voices festival was held in the Snowbird Community on Saturday, May 29. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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Reservation Championship Wrestling was held at Wolfetown Gym on Saturday, May 29. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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Cherokee High School held its first graduation in the new school on Friday, May 28. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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A graduation ceremony was held for Pre-K students from Atse Kituwah (Cherokee Language Immersion Program) on Friday, May 28. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Cherokee Passports were issued to visitors to the Qualla Boundary during a tourism event held on Thursday, May 27. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P. and Dawn Arneach, One Feather staff)
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The Operation Medicine Drop event was held on Saturday, May 22. (Photos courtesy of Alicia Wildcat/CIPD)
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Shannon Swimmer, an EBCI tribal member, donated 14 1/2" of her hair to Locks of Love on Monday, May 24. She got her hair cut at Salon 360 in Dillsboro. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Cherokee High School Class of 2010 (Photos courtesy of Cherokee High School)
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Friday night fight in Waynesville several guys from Cherokee fought
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The Cherokee Cruisin' the Smokies Car Show was held at the old Cherokee High School on May 14-16. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The 6th Annual Elder's Walk was held on Friday, May 14 in conjunction with Older Americans Month. (Photos by Robin Swayney/One Feather contributor)
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The Indians in Sobriety Walk was held Friday, May 14 in conjunction with the Indians in Sobriety Campout weekend. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for the new Big Y Community Building on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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The Cherokee Preservation Foundation helds its 8th Annual Community Celebration on Friday, May 7. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Cherokee Choices 5K Mother's Day Walk/Run held on Saturday, May 8. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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Week of the Young Child Parde held Tuesday, May 4, 2010. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Oconaluftee Indian Village opening day for 2010, Saturday, May 1 (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
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Photos from the Special Olympics held at Ray Kinsland Stadium in Cherokee on April 30, 2010. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Photos from the Special Olympics Torch Run held on April 30, 2010. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Photos from the Take Back the Night event held in Cherokee on April 29, 2010. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
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Photos from the Topping-out Ceremony for Harrah's Cherokee Hotel Tower III held on Friday, April 9, 2010. Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather staff
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All GON photos courtesy Todd and Sallie Kent. Todd and Sallie are online at www.1hotdj.com
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All GON photos courtesy Todd and Sallie Kent. Todd and Sallie are online at www.1hotdj.com
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It had just downpoured the rain.....
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These pictures are not for the squemish This was an experience for the boys/ Men of the Tribe
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