NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council passes resolution recognizing March as Indigenous Languages Month
On the morning of Thursday, March 7, the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) passed Res. No. 131 (2024) recognizing March as Indigenous Languages Month, and March 27 as Indigenous Languages Day.
Council approves change to Town Hall law
Three days after the latest Town Hall of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Tribal Council approved legislation to change the tribal law regarding when the meetings are held. During its regular session on Thursday, March 7, Tribal Council unanimously approved Res. No. 137 (2024) that was submitted by EBCI Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley.
Tribe responds to Senators’ letter regarding cannabis operation
Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) sent a letter to various state and federal officials on Friday, March 1 regarding the cannabis operation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Pipestem inducted into the OSU Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association inducted Otoe-Missouria tribal citizen Wilson K. Pipestem into the OSU Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 11.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Stuck in the middle…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Read: Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:35-52 Continued… Peter had asked for and gotten permission to get out of the boat and “to walk on the water to Jesus.” After getting Jesus’ permission, Peter had...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Stuck in the middle…
Do we realize how scared those twelve men had to have been to have screamed out as they began to think they were seeing a ghost near them walking on the water? Those who were fishermen knew they’d never seen a man walking on the water like they saw one out in the middle of the water, in the rough sea, or at least thought they were seeing one. All of them had cried out in fear.
COMMENTARY: Is exclusion serious?
The ability to banish or exclude people from our lands “is an inherent and essential part of Tribal sovereignty. It is indispensable to the Tribe’s autonomy and self-governance.” Sounds serious to our government.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves end season in third round of state playoffs
The Cherokee Lady Braves (23-6) finished their 2018-19 season with a barn burner in the third round of the 1A state playoffs against the top-seeded East Surry Lady Cardinals.
BASKETBALL: Big Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament schedule
BASKETBALL: Big Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament schedule
ON THE SIDELINES: Boxing is a great sport for Indian Country
Years ago, Cherokee had a boxing club. This sport, always popular in Indian Country, is growing rapidly in tribes all across the country.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Lambert
Mary Ann Lambert, 58, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Monday, Sept. 14, 1964, in Lakeland, Fla., the daughter Bessie Murphy Hampton and the late Frank Hampton.
OBITUARY: Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”
Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”, 50, of Robbinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in his home. He was an avid Tar Heel fan, Black Knight fan, Dolphins fan, honorary Tennessee Volunteers fan, golf lover, deer hunter, deep sea fisher, proud husband, father, uncle, brother, son, and most of all – a best friend.
OBITUARY: Craig Alexander Otter
Craig Alexander Otter, age 57, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 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.
Annual Rally Day at Cherokee Wesleyan Church
Oct. 12. Sunday School will be at 10am followed by a worship service at 11am. After the service, there will be a time of fellowship and a covered dish dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Info: Rev. Patricia Crockett 586-5453
Cherokee Language proficiency assessments
Members of the Cherokee Language Revitalization Initiative will be conducting Beginner Cherokee language proficiency assessments during the Cherokee Indian Fair.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Harrah’s Cherokee hosts Dine-Around
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel hosted a Dine-Around on Tuesday, July 2, a media event for various media sources from around the Southeast. This first time ever event highlighted diverse samplings of top culinary selections from each menu of five of its...
Artist-in-Residence comes to Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is piloting an Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program which will provide artists with uninterrupted time to pursue their body of art work as well as the opportunity to engage and inspire the public through outreach programs. The...
Sign-up continues for Dulcimer U at WCU
Registration continues for Dulcimer U, a residential program at Western Carolina University that draws dulcimer enthusiasts from across the country for a week of classes, concerts, jam sessions and fellowship.
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