by Anthony Brown | Nov 18, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF An exhibit on the history of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and their language and culture opened last week at the Cherokee Central Schools. “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” opened with a reception at the...
by Anthony Brown | Nov 14, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
ASHEVILLE – WNC Communities announced the winners of the 64th Annual Honors Awards Program on Saturday, Nov. 9 as over 260 community leaders from 14 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee were recognized and rewarded for their exceptional community...
by Anthony Brown | Nov 14, 2013 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
WASHINGTON – President Obama and thirteen members of his Cabinet joined over 300 tribal leaders at the fifth annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. Through speeches and listening sessions, the Administration highlighted the improving partnership with tribal...
by Anthony Brown | Nov 14, 2013 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation on Wednesday, Nov. 13 designating November 2013 as American Indian Heritage Month. State appointed and elected officials were on hand for the signing along with tribal representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee...
by Anthony Brown | Nov 12, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Nov. 7, the Swain County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee Indian Police, BIA and DEA Drug Enforcement Unit arrested three individuals from the Charlotte area for drug trafficking and related charges. These arrests were made at...
by Anthony Brown | Nov 12, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JEAN JONES ONE FEATHER EDITOR EBCI tribal elder Ella Wachacha Bird was given the title of Beloved Woman of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during the regular Tribal Council session on Thursday, Nov. 7. Beloved Woman is a designation bestowed upon...
