NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
A project update for the EBCI
The Cherokee One Feather recently sat down with Travis Sneed, director of EBCI support services who currently oversees Project Management, to get a breakdown of the ongoing and upcoming projects on and around the Qualla Boundary.
Largest Buc-ee’s store opens at Tribe’s development
The world’s largest Buc-ee’s convenience store opened in Sevier County, Tenn. on the morning of Monday, June 26. The 74,000 square foot store contains 120 fuel stations and is located at The 407 – Gateway to Adventure property operated by the Kituwah, LLC, an enterprise of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Lengthy work session held on constitution referendum issues
Tribal Council held a work session, lasting nearly three hours, on legislation seeking new referendum questions regarding the proposed constitution for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The session was held on the morning of Wednesday, June 21 on Res. No. 627 (2023).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI member recognized at Alabama National Fair
Earlier this month, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was recognized for his artistic skills at the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery, Ala.
EBCI Vax for Cash winners list
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. This list is provided to the One Feather by the EBCI Public Health and Human Service Division.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announces leadership promotions
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announce two promotions within its regional leadership team on Monday, Oct. 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Salvation Experience
Salvation causes a change in the newly born-again believer. Not only is there an outward change, but there is also an inward change. We become a NEW creature in Christ.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The ‘Weight’ Of God’s Glory…
The Glory of the Lord is about to be poured out in this House. We have seen the Glory of the Lord. I’m ready to see the kind of Glory that literally shuts everything else down.
COMMENTARY: It isn’t all about the “per cap.”
This is another year of decision. We are in what the election board, and Code, call “election year.” It was designated, in part, to prevent our governors from creating preferential law, or to be perceived as creating preferential law to garner votes and stay in office. Equally, it was to protect the incumbent leadership from manipulation by special interests within the tribe.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Miranda Stamper sets fitness example for everyone
It’s a cool late summer morning, and I caught up with Miranda Stamper working out at the Cherokee Life Center – a staple activity in her life. An athlete to the core, she is an example of fitness for everyone, young and old, in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Cherokee Central Schools 2019 Fall Sports Schedules
Cherokee High School and Middle School Cross Country August Wednesday, 21: Black Knight 5K Kickoff, Robbinsville High School, 4 p.m. (high school team) Saturday, 24: WNC Cross Country Carnival, Jackson Park in Hendersonville (high school) September Wednesday,...
ON THE SIDELINES: Mariah Bahe making mark with Puma commercial
It’s hard to turn on the television without seeing at least one commercial involving a sports figure with athletes endorsing everything from actual sporting equipment to food.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Deborah Dee Walkingstick
Deborah Dee Walkingstick, age 58, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at her residence in the Birdtown Community.
OBITUARY: John C. Sherrill
John C. Sherrill, 35, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
OBITUARY: Johnson “Bugger” Arch
Johnson “Bugger” Arch, 59, of Cherokee, N.C. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at home after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Workshop in ‘iPhoneography Made Easy’ to be offered at WCU
A workshop titled “iPhoneography Made Easy” will be offered Saturday, Dec. 13, by Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education.
Free Legal Clinic from Legal Aid of North Carolina
Tribal members can receive free legal aid on non-criminal matters from UNC law students and attorneys from Legal Aid of North Carolina at the Yellowhill Activity Building on Dec. 16.
Meeting planned to discuss EBCI Land Needs Assessment
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Club Building for a review and discussion of initial results from the first phase of the EBCI Land Needs Assessment.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Alicia Keys is coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: Alicia Keys is a 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. She's also an accomplished actress, a New York Times best-selling author, an entrepreneur and a powerful force in the world of philanthropy and in the global fight against HIV and...
New carving book concludes Fariello’s trilogy on Cherokee arts and crafts
A new book by Anna Fariello of Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library examines carvers active among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the early to mid 20th century.
Art, quilting competitions to be held at Indian Unity Conference
The 38th Annual North Carolina Indian Unity Conference is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 2 at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons in Greensboro. Conference organizers are currently seeking entries for the Amateur Art Competition, the Quilting Competition as well as vendors for the event.
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