OBITUARY: Julie Anne Smith

OBITUARY: Julie Anne Smith

by | Mar 24, 2025 | OBITUARIES

Julie Anne Smith, born on Oct. 21, 1967, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, Julie was a lifelong resident of Cherokee. Julie is survived by her devoted daughter, Jaimee Smith, and her beloved granddaughter, Jozie Smith. She also leaves behind her brothers, Richard...
COMMENTARY: Hard truths – hirings and appointments

COMMENTARY: Hard truths – hirings and appointments

by | Mar 21, 2025 | OPINIONS

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, NC   We have heard our tribal governmental administration say on multiple occasions that they prioritize hiring tribal members for tribal government positions. This commitment benefits every enrolled member, at least...
Qualla Boundary MMIW prepares for annual walk

Qualla Boundary MMIW prepares for annual walk

by | Mar 21, 2025 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

  By BROOKLYN BROWN One Feather Reporter   CHEROKEE, N.C – The 6th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relative Walk led by the Qualla Boundary MMIW (QBMMIW) grassroots organization is coming up on Saturday, May 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., beginning at...
Cherokee Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Cherokee Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

by | Mar 21, 2025 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

Submitted by Cherokee Middle School 6th Grade: Principal’s Honor Roll: Bristol Armachain, Bryson Beach, Kabiru Beheler, Caitlyn Bone, Cypress Climbingbear-Esquivel, Jeremiah Davis-Doney, Drake Donlin, Amaya Eaglestar, Tsani Komenda, Shannon Lineberry, Colton...