NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
This Week in Native News
This Week in Native News
Dinilawigi approves increase to tribal levy and privilege tax; approves FY26 budget
During its regular session on Thursday, Sept. 4, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approved an increase to the tribal levy and privilege tax and approved the FY2026 budget for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Dinilawigi approves budget amendments, requests to apply for grant funding
During its regular session on Thursday, Sept. 4, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approved several budget amendments and requests from programs of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to apply for grant funding. Items No. 15-20, all submitted by Brandi Claxton, interim secretary of treasury, were approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Chief’s Awards presented
The Chief’s Awards were presented by Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks and Taline Ugvwiyu (Vice Chief) Alan B. Ensley in the Cherokee Tribal Council House on the morning of Wednesday, May 8.
Shannon Swimmer named director of WCU Cherokee Center
After several years working in tribal law, Swimmer has returned to WCU in a new capacity, as director of the Cherokee Center.
Crowe receives Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation has announced Susan Crowe, manager of the CIHA (Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority) Eye Clinic, as the recipient of the 2023 Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Where does love fit?
Our culture is against us. Satan’s plan of deception is pervasive.
COMMENTARY: Tsalagi Minute signs would provide education around town
Several years ago, the One Feather started a weekly informational graphic we call the Tsalagi Minute. I think it would be neat to see Tsalagi Minute signs made, featuring some of these graphics, that could be placed around the Qualla Boundary – most specifically in and around downtown Cherokee and the cultural district.
COMMENTARY: We need to be more like Dave.
Dave Russell is my counterpart at The Sylva Herald and Ruralite. We have a dandy working relationship with the Herald and it sounds like he and I share some commonalities when it comes to managing and reporting.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NCHSAA: There will be sports, just an amended schedule
Despite COVID-19, high school student-athletes will be able to participate in sports this year, but it will be under a much different schedule than usual.
NCHSAA moving to phase two
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced on Tuesday morning that they will shifting to ‘phase two’ guidelines starting Aug. 3.
Cherokee Central Schools planning for fall sports pending state decision
If the state governing body deems it appropriate, Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) will be all in for fall sports.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Christana Marie Martin
Christana Marie Martin, age 46, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Chittle Saylor Sr. and Christine E. (Benbow) Saylor Lossiah.
OBITUARY: Barbara Swimmer George
Barbara Swimmer George, age 72, of the Painttown Community, passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITUARY: Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie)
Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie) was at his residence when the Lord unexpectedly called him Home on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Richie was born in Cherokee, N.C. Oct. 11, 1951 to the late Richard Earl Arneach, Sr (Buster) and Bonnie Louise Arneach. Richie celebrated his 73rd birthday in Heaven.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for April 24-26
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for April 17-19
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for April 10-12
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Chicago to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Originally formed in 1967, Chicago is one of those rare bands that has maintained its success, featured original talent, and garnered decades of top 40 hits in the process. The first band to chart 40 albums in 50 decades, they scored 21 top-ten hits including 11 #1...
Visiting artist Mark Hewitt to give ceramics demonstrations at WCU on Feb. 13
North Carolina potter Mark Hewitt will hold ceramics demonstrations and give an artist’s talk Thursday, Feb. 13, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
“The Inconvenient Indian” an insightful account into Indian policy
King’s chronicle of North American Indian history reads more like a story than a historical account you would find in a history book.
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