NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Construction begins on new Cherokee County Clinic
After a brief delay, construction officially commenced in September on the new Cherokee County Clinic site, a satellite clinic of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) that will serve enrolled members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in Cherokee County.
Saunooke represents EBCI at National Head Start meeting
Tina Saunooke, Qualla Boundary Head Start and Early Head Start early education director, represented her program and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) at the National Indian Head Start Directors Association (NIHSDA) Policy Institute held recently in Washington, D.C.
EBCI becomes central donation, relief hub to support regional recovery efforts
In the aftermath of the recent devastation across western North Carolina, Cherokee, N.C. has emerged as a critical hub for recovery and re-supply operations. While the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was fortunate to avoid the storm’s most severe impacts, the tribe is now taking a leadership role in supporting neighboring communities through a coordinated relief initiative.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
List of recent graduates from Southwestern Community College announced
At the conclusion of the fall semester, 237 Southwestern Community College students earned their associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Thompson recognized by First Peoples Fund for artistic excellence
Mary Welch Thompson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from the Big Cove Community, has been selected to receive a prestigious art award. She is one of four recipients in Indian Country to receive the 2023 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award given by the First Peoples Fund.
EBCI tribal members chosen for Indigenous Leadership Academy
Two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have been selected to participate in the Indigenous Leadership Academy through the Arizona State University (ASU) American Indian Policy Institute. Devyn Smith and Tevis Blankenship were chosen for the Spring 2023 cohort program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Let Go, Trust Him, Let God Have His Way
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON Pastor, Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate References: Hebrews 11:1-3, 12 Our sinning speaks loud enough for others to hear. That’s why one can tell someone hasn’t been praying for the last few weeks. I do...
COMMENTARY: Spending time at the Manor
The staff at Tsali Manor invited the One Feather to join the elders on Halloween morning for a celebration. It was an honor to be asked to join the elders for their holiday.
COMMENTARY: Hiding in Plain Sight; Is there Sex Trafficking at the Casino?
Rumors have been circulating for years now that there is sex trafficking at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee splits home openers with Franklin
The Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves varsity basketball teams didn’t disappoint basketball fans during their home opener games against Franklin at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 5.
INDOOR TRACK: Cherokee participates in Bulldog Polar Bear meet
The Cherokee High School Indoor Track and Field team participated in the Bulldog Polar Bear 2 event, an outdoor meet
BASKETBALL: Meona Feather is finding her footing at Lake Forest
Meona Feather almost gave up basketball; she was convinced of it just last year.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Peggy Rosalie Lambert
Peggy Rosalie Lambert, 88, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born on Sept. 5, 1935, to the late John A. Lambert and Sallie Ann Standingdeer Lambert.
OBITUARY: Dale Franklin
Dale Franklin, 57 of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2023.
OBITUARY: Ronald “Ronnie” Walker Sr.
Ronald “Ronnie” Walker Sr., 70, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host Holiday Homecoming
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host a Holiday Homecoming at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Dec. 19 – Jan. 1
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.
Audubon Christmas Bird Count starts Dec. 14
The National Audubon Society is inviting birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey in the world, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC).
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
“From the Hands of our Elders” project honored
A project that has delved into the material culture of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians such as pottery and carvings has won an award for its work.
Hank Jr. coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
In the music industry, there are very few artists who surpass superstar status to become true American icons. Hank Williams Jr. is a founding member of that elite club. Throughout his career, he has helped shape our country's cultural landscape with his unbridled...
Miranda Lambert coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
She is country music's reigning female vocalist of the year as named by both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. She has also won the prized Album of the Year award from the Academy of Country Music for her second album, Crazy...
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