Library manager moving to Museum

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   After 11 years as manager of the Qualla Boundary Public Library, Robin Swayney will be changing jobs.  But, she looks at it not so much as leaving the Library but transitioning in her work.  Swayney will start her...

Cherokee Indian Fair Parade Grand Marshals

  Abe Queen – Painttown Community Abe has lived in Cherokee all his life.  Prior to retiring from the Tribe after over 30 years of service, he worked at the Job Corps, Boundary Tree Restaurant, Cherokee Cablevision, and Cherokee Bottled Water.  He previously...

Cherokee Water employees visit Denmark factory

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   In an effort to better understand their product, EBCI Water & Sewer employees toured a factory in Denmark last month.  The Kamstrup Corporation, which makes the water meters currently being used in Cherokee,...

Tooni nominated for NAMMY Flutist of the Year

  Matt Tooni, an EBCI tribal member, has been nominated for a Native American Music Award (NAMMY).  His project entitled “Through Their Eyes Vol. 1” garnered him a nomination in the Flutist of the Year category.  This year’s award show is scheduled for Saturday,...

Jacobs selected to AISES Board of Directors

  The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) announced the appointment of six new members of its Board of Directors recently, as well as the full slate of board members for 2017-2020.  Joining the AISES Board of Directors are Grace Bulltail,...