by Anthony Brown | Aug 13, 2010 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
The keystone of the printmaking program, a Challenge Proof Press, arrived at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12. Although there was no fanfare or ticker tape, this is a monumental event, said Jeff Marley, newly-hired OICA...
by Anthony Brown | Aug 13, 2010 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
PROVIDED By CHEROKEE TRIBAL COURT Judgment Summary for July 21 JONES, Dusty L. 14-10.61 Receiving or Possessing Stolen Property – Dismissed, restitution paid, items returned MAHAN, Christopher Allen 14-10.40 Burglary – Dismissed on Plea 14-10.60 Larceny –...
by Anthony Brown | Aug 11, 2010 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, NEWS ka-no-he-da
The annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby was held on the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee on Saturday, Aug. 7. The total number of registered participants for the trout derby was 2015. Winners: Age group 3-5 years old 1st Lupita Toineeta 2nd Riora Toineeta...
by Anthony Brown | Aug 10, 2010 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is after the Cherokee bear exhibits again, and this time they’re taking their message to the highway. They recently put up several billboards that state “Warning: Tourist Trap Avoid Cruel...
by Anthony Brown | Aug 10, 2010 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
Tribal Member selected as Chief of Staff of National Indian Gaming Commission WASHINGTON – National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC or Commission) Chairwoman Tracie Stevens announced the selection of Paxton Myers, an EBCI tribal member, as the Commission’s...
by Anthony Brown | Aug 10, 2010 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By DAWN ARNEACH ONE FEATHER STAFF Joel Queen, resigned his position as executive director of the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA) following a meeting last month. He stated he felt as if his ability to lead the school, as well as his teaching ability,...