NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Kituwah, LLC launches AllTribe Advertising
In December 2023, Kituwah, LLC officially launched their advertising company, AllTribe Advertising which is a Cherokee-based all-inclusive advertising agency with a leadership team comprised of Chris McCoy, Matt Levin, and Luke Swimmer.
EBCI, Caesars to enter mobile sports betting market
Mobile sports betting will go live in North Carolina on March 11, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) plans to be a part of that market.
Kituwah, LLC announces new chief executive officer
The Kituwah Economic Development Board (KEDB) has formally selected Samuel Owl, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from the Wolftown community, as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Kituwah, LLC after a comprehensive search to fill the position. Owl will be succeeding Mark Hubble, who has served as chief executive officer since the entity was formed in 2018.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Vax for Cash Lottery Winners for Nov. 2
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery held on Tuesday, Nov. 2 and hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks for Grades 3-5
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks for Grades 3-5
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Zoo or sanctuary?
You only have to look at the reactions of both locals and tourists when wildlife breaks through the trees and underbrush and makes a public appearance to know that a nature habitat or wildlife park would be a no-brainer economic development idea.
COMMENTARY: A message from the president of USET
By KIRK FRANCIS USET President Note: The following is a transcript of a video speech delivered by Kirk Francis, USET (United South and Eastern Tribes) president during the USET SPF Impact Meeting in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Feb. 6. On behalf...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal members should be equal on tax issue
Regarding the bill that says that the tribal members living in the five surrounding counties not paying North Carolina taxes.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Five Braves named to SMC All-Conference team
Five Cherokee Braves were named to the All-Smoky Mountain Conference football team and another four received Honorable Mentions as post-season honors are handed out.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves get big win at Swain; Braves lose close one
The Cherokee Lady Braves (3-0) led the entire game as they remained unbeaten with a big 79-51 win at Swain County on Friday, Dec. 14.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves sweep Hayesville in home opener
Following several postponements due to weather and other factors, the Cherokee Braves (1-1) and Lady Braves (2-0) finally got to play their home opener. The teams swept Hayesville at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 12. The Lady Braves won 74-59 and the Braves won an overtime thriller 52-49.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Lloyd Carl Owle
Lloyd Carl Owle, 80, of the Birdtown Community passed peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Saturday March 11, 2023
OBITUARY: Shane Lewis Walkingstick
Shane Lewis Walkingstick, age 38, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, March 10, 2023.
OBITUARY: Deborah Dee Walkingstick
Deborah Dee Walkingstick, age 58, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at her residence in the Birdtown Community.
HAPPENINGS
Zhaniser to Speak at Wilderness Act Celebration
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Sugarlands Visitor Center in honor of the Wilderness Act which was signed into law 50 years ago by President Lyndon Johnson.
Memorial for Barbara Kosko-Holm
Sept. 27 from 11am – 1pm at the Rock Hill Church in Birdtown. Kosko-Holm was a substance abuse counselor and facilitated Celebrate Recovery meetings in Cherokee. “Barbara attended Bible Study groups, loved the Lord with all her heart and volunteered with the Indians...
Homecoming at Goose Creek Baptist Church
Sept. 21 at 11am. Service followed by dinner and singing. All are welcome. Guest Singers: Hearth String Quartet
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Interview with Native musician Saint Mike
Interview by Dr. HONEY DAWN KARIMA SPECIAL TO THE ONE FEATHER Q: When I think of Saint Michael, I think of the ArchAngel. What should I think of when I think about you? A: That’s exactly who should come to mind. My mother made the Archangel my namesake when I was...
Evening art classes at OICA in March
Looking for something creative to do? Southwestern Community College's Fine Arts Program at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will be offering three evening art classes for the month of March. Each class is open to any skill level, from novice to...
Artists sought for WCU’s Mountain Heritage Day festival
Arts and crafts vendors are being sought to participate in Mountain Heritage Day, Western Carolina University’s annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian culture.
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