NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Justice and Interior Departments outline next steps to address MMIP and human trafficking crisis
The Departments of Justice and the Interior released their joint response on Tuesday, March 5 to the Not Invisible Act Commission’s recommendations on how to combat the missing or murdered Indigenous peoples (MMIP) and human trafficking crisis.
Qualla Boundary Civil Preparedness meeting held
The local Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting was held at the Shawn Blanton EOC Building on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The meeting was conducted by Mollie Grant, from EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Emergency Services, and Yona Wade, EBCI interim director of training and development.
Tribe’s cannabis dispensary set to open on 4/20
The first cannabis dispensary in the State of North Carolina will open next month in Cherokee, N.C. The Great Smoky Cannabis Company, operated by Qualla Enterprises, LLC, an entity of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will open on Saturday, April 20 (4/20).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
OBITUARY: Jim Allison
Jim Allison, 74, of the Wolfetown Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.
Museum executive director gives updates
Thank you to the One Feather and its readers for allowing me the space to write to you. I am the (relatively new) executive director of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, having started in May 2021.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian announces appointment of new directors
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) is expanding its leadership with the appointment of two new directors.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Are we ready yet?
In Psalm 91, we are to submit to God, submit to the Lord yield to Him, draw nigh (draw closer to Him), honor Him and He will honor the one honoring Him, cleanse the heart, purify the heart. As it tells us in Psalm 91, it is in the secret place, that His secrets are revealed.
COMMENTARY: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
In looking at our candidates for elected office, the thought of those lucky pieces and marriage popped into my head. In many ways, our elections are about who we will be married to for the next two to four years.
Speaking of Faith: What is the fire of revival?
“Does anyone know what will happen when a revival fire or any fire starts burning?”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves atop conference, ranked third in state
The Cherokee Lady Braves are 13-2 on the season, atop the Big Smoky Mountain Conference, and are ranked third in the state (1A) in the Maxpreps.com poll that was released on Friday, Jan. 18.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Rebecca Ensley Butler
Rebecca Ensley Butler, known to everyone as Becky, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum joins Smithsonian Magazine’s Tenth Annual Museum Day Live!
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, Sept. 27 as part of Smithsonian magazine’s tenth annual Museum Day Live!
Applications to be available Oct. 6 for Disabled Fuel Assistance
Applications for Disabled (age 60 and below) Fuel Assistance will be available on Monday, Oct. 6 at the Tsali Manor Senior Center, the Snowbird Senior Center, and the John Welch Senior Center (Cherokee County). Bring a copy of your current disability statement and a...
Qualla 20/20 Community Forum flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Winners announced for 2012 SCC Student Art Show
At the recent reception for the 2012 SCC Student Art Show held on Thursday, April 12, winners for the three Honorable Mention and one Best of Show were announced. Honorable mentions went to Robert Beck, Jr. for his letter press printed book "Robert's Fish Tales",...
IAIA will be honored with NACF’s first “Creative Spirit Award”
VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) has announced that the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will be honored with the NACF’s first “Creative Spirit Award.” The award recognizes an organization that...
Sovereign Sportsman series wins Emmy
Sovereign Media Group, LLC, (SMG) originator and producer of the nationally televised hit sportsman’s television series “The Sovereign Sportsman”, took center stage at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences annual Emmy Awards gala on Saturday, March 17.
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