NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD Police Chief Neadeau delivers December report at Police Commission meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Ordinance for 72-hour hold approved by Tribal Council
On Jan. 4, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council approved an ordinance submitted by the Cherokee Police Commission on Nov. 27, 2023, amending the Elder and Vulnerable Adult Protection Criminal Code to create a rebuttable presumption that a defendant charged with certain violent criminal offenses will serve 72 hours in detention prior to release conditions.
2024 Champions for Children Conference features FBI human trafficking training
The AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center out of Sylva, NC, hosted the 2024 Champions for Children conference at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Convention Center from Jan. 8 to Jan. 12.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frank Blythe and Francene Blythe-Lewis — father and daughter executive directors complete a circle during Vision Maker Media’s 45th Anniversary
The year was 1972. A group of 45 public television stations, primarily from the western United States, were brought together with the help of a Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) grant for a three-day meeting at historic Wingspread, the Lloyd Wright House at the Johnson Foundation in Racine, Wisconsin. Frank Blythe (Eastern Cherokee/Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota) was one of the participants. He was one of just six Native attendees who were working in public television at the time.
Superintendent Cassius Cash receives Walter T. Cox Award for Conservation Leadership
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Friday, Nov. 12 that Superintendent Cassius Cash was recently awarded the Walter T. Cox Award for conservation excellence by the Clemson University Institute for Parks.
Qualla Boundary Head Start and Early Head Start staff completes COSP training
To develop staff’s skills and abilities in attachment and bonding, QBHSEHS has embarked on a training investment to support trauma informed care and cultivate skills to achieve these outcomes.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Don’t leave it to your loved ones.
Every so often we have a week or two where the volume of obituaries we receive from our community and readership increases significantly.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Promises of God Are Kept, “Yes and Amen”
We’ve found out that Abraham, when he first spoke to God, learned that not every time God speaks or answers us, will we always want to hear them or even be happy with His answers the first time we hear them.
COMMENTARY: Fueling the fire
There is a law on the books (the “books” being our Cherokee Code) that allows Tribal Council to shut off the cameras, streaming, and video feeds so that things can be said in the Chambers that are not seen nor heard by the “rest of the world” including our own tribal communities and tribal members who may be too far away or too busy to sit in Chambers to be provided explanation and information relevant to our people.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GYMNASTICS: Legends of the Smokies being held in Cherokee this weekend
New Vision Gymnastics and MGK Productions have teamed up to host the second annual Legends of the Smokies Gymnastics Competition on Feb. 1-3 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
ON THE SIDELINES: The world needs more like Jacee Smith
Late in a game at Robbinsville on Friday, Jan. 25, a Cherokee Lady Braves player took a pass from a teammate, turned, dribbled once, and drilled a 15-foot shot, and the crowd on both sides went wild.
BASKETBALL: Santa Maria hits career milestone as Braves win sixth of last seven
Sterling Santa Maria, Braves junior, hit a shot in the third period of a game at Robbinsville on Friday, Jan. 25 that was a milestone for him and helped his team win their sixth game of their last seven.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Tina Murphy Curry
Tina Murphy Curry, 52, of the Wolftown Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 18, 2023. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Carl Murphy of Maggie Valley and Mary Bradley and her husband Mack of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: William Bird
William Bird, 58, of the Wolfetown Community, passed away peacefully, at Harris Regional Hospital on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He loved being outdoors and being in the woods. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
OBITUARY: Thomas Nelson “Pop” Treadway
Thomas Nelson “Pop” Treadway, 84, of Bryson City passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late James Nelson and Julia Lambert Treadway and husband of the late Ruth Treadway.
HAPPENINGS
Revival at Wrights Creek Baptist
Revival. Oct. 13 at 7pm at Wrights Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Tony Lambert will be preaching. Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 10-12
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.
John and Mary Bigwitch Crowe Family Reunion
John and Mary Bigwitch Crowe Family Reunion
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Chief’s Challenge Run/Walk logo contest
Principal ChiefMichell Hicksstarted the Chief’s Challenge two years ago to encourage physical fitness on the Qualla Boundary. The Chief’s Challenge is a Run/Walk that takes place just prior to the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade in October. A logo contest is being...
There’s beauty in single-wides
EBCI artist Sean Ross is known for his realism and his contemporary style of art. His latest art installation, entitled “Aluminum Sioux Camps”, is a break from his realistic style and in his words, “nothing like what you’ve seen from me before.”
Sean Ross to hold art show “Aluminum Sioux Camps”
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