March 27, 2020 - The Cherokee One Feather

Cherokee culture at forefront as families homeschool

by Scott | Mar 27, 2020 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF As families navigate the new landscape of home schooling their children, many Cherokee families are incorporating aspects of the culture into their curriculum. The Stamper family has been busy gathering wild foods...

Tribal officials report first case of COVID-19 on Qualla Boundary

by Scott | Mar 27, 2020 | Front Page, Health, NEWS ka-no-he-da

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Qualla Boundary during a press conference on Friday, March 27. Principal Chief Richard...

Senate passes coronavirus relief which includes funding for Indian Country

by Scott | Mar 27, 2020 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF The Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) by a vote of 96-0 on Wednesday, March 25. The $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, which is Phase III of the federal...