NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) holds Autism Awareness Work Session
On the afternoon of Sept. 18, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session to discuss autism awareness on the Qualla Boundary.
MMIW: Tamara Seay
Tamara Seay, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), gave birth to a baby girl, Jailyn Bird, on Sept. 22, 2004. Just two years later, in January 2006, Tamara, who was 18-years-old, was found murdered in the Deep Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Three Cherokee men were charged and convicted in connection with her death.
Tsali Care holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On the morning of Thursday, Sept. 19, Tsali Care Center held the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new facility. The state-of-the-art residential care facility will begin operations starting Oct. 14.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
One Feather wins 13 N.C. Press Awards
The Cherokee One Feather received a total of 13 awards from the N.C. Press Association at its 149th Annual Convention held in Raleigh on Thursday, Aug. 25. As a staff, the paper took second place in Division A for Community Coverage and third place for Use of Social Media.
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to open ‘Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories’ exhibit Sept. 1
Beginning in the 1870s, the U.S. government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children — of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes — in distant, residential boarding schools.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian welcomes new manager of Visitor Services
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) has announced the hiring of Alex Lane, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), as its new manager of Visitor Services.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The Cherokee people should say no to pot
Since 1996, Congress has shirked its responsibility to uphold the very laws it has passed regarding marijuana.
COMMENTARY: It’s time; the Principal People’s right to choose
During the controversy over the constitution, the forces opposing the people’s right to choose kept using the term “unintended consequences” to describe the alleged damage the proposed constitution as written would do to the workings of the government.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: We, who are His, are anointed for what the Lord has planned…
His Garment of Praise, which He gives to each believer, is best to use against any spirit of heaviness.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves defeat Swain Co., second place in BSMC
The Cherokee Lady Braves are heading into February tournament and playoff time in second place in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference and ranked third in the latest Maxpreps 1A poll (Feb. 1).
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Betty Sue Feather Durance
Betty Sue Feather Durance went to her heavenly home on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, after an extended illness. Betty was a daughter of the late Jonah and Minnie Smith Feather.
OBITUARY: Eva Katherine “Kat” Taylor
Eva Katherine “Kat” Taylor, age 71, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cherokee. She was born on March 18, 1952, in Cherokee. Eva, a remarkable soul, bid farewell to this world, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.
OBITUARY: Alyson L. Penland
Alyson L. Penland, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at her residence in South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late William Penland Jr. and Sharon Sequoyah.
HAPPENINGS
Birdtown Community Club meeting on Fair
Sept. 21 at 7pm at the Birdtown Community Building. This is the first official meeting for volunteers on building a float for the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade and for volunteers to help build the community booth at the Fair. Light refreshments will be served.
Sneed Family Reunion
Oct. 11 at the Yellowhill Activity Center. Includes all Archibald and Mary Ann Blythe Sneed descendants. Lunch at 12pm. Pot luck with turkey and dressing and baked ham provided along with beverages and paper products. Bring side dishes and desserts. 1pm – Sneed...
Cherokee Historical/Culture Meeting
Sept. 23 at 5pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. Anita Finger-Smith will be providing a short tutorial of Ancestry.com. Attendees will then be able to use the Library’s computers to access Ancestry.com for free. Info: Mary Wachacha 497-5350 or 788-1196 or...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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.
2012 SCC Student Art Show featured in OICA Gallery
The gallery at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts is currently featuring the 2012 SCC Student Art Show for the month of April. The exhibition features 73 works of art by 42 students currently enrolled in programs at Southwestern Community College,...
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