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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

Panther selected to position at NIGC

Panther selected to position at NIGC

A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has been selected to a position in an organization that is at the forefront of Indian Gaming.  Ericka Panther was chosen recently as a new compliance officer for the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) for the Washington, D.C. region. 

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OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Resurrection Day of 2023

In Mark is given some of the women’s conversations as they headed to the tomb, talking about the spices they were carrying, needing to anoint the body of Jesus, and whom they might get to move the stone from the entrance of the tomb.  The real problem is they all underestimated Jesus.  Don’t underestimate Jesus.

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COMMENTARY: Ain’t nothing like grandma’s hands

“Grandma’s Hands” is a song that multiple artists have recorded their very own version of. Most of the lyrics are the same with a few insertions here and there. In Gladys Knight’s version of the song, there is a lyric that resonates with how deeply I love and appreciate my granny.

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COMMENTARY: Leaving a bad taste

The Cherokee language is important. It is a treasure. It is a part of the characteristics of what it means to be Cherokee. Some have even insinuated that a tribal member’s very identity as a Cherokee rests on their knowledge of the language. It is considered part of the life’s blood of the community. To some. 

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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ

OBITUARY: Gary Jay Shell

OBITUARY: Gary Jay Shell

Gary Jay Shell, 33, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 6, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Meroney George Shell of Cherokee and Agnes Ann Tooni and her husband Rick Larch of Cherokee. 

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OBITUARY: Roy Adams Lambert

OBITUARY: Roy Adams Lambert

Roy Adams Lambert, 88, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born in Cherokee on June 7, 1934 to the late Hugh and Ava Lambert and was proud of his Cherokee heritage.

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HAPPENINGS

Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 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.   6th Annual Pow Wow in the Pine.  Oct. 24-26...

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Upcoming classes at Cherokee Art and Craft Supply

Upcoming classes at Cherokee Art and Craft Supply:  Oil technique painting class (July 30-31 from 4-6pm), Evening beading class (July 26 and Aug.  2 from 5-8pm), Rivercane beginner technique class (July 28 from 9am- 12pm), Pottery-coil technique (July 27-28 from...

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Relay Idol seeking contestants

Relay Idol.  July 27 from 10:30pm – 1am at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.  $10 entry fee with all money going to Relay for Life of Cherokee.  Have two songs ready.  Prizes will be awarded in each category.  Taking 10 teens and 10 adults.  Info:  Alissa Lambert...

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