NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
D.A. Welch announces multiple child sex abuse convictions
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch announced on Thursday, May 23 multiple convictions of defendants charged with sexually abusing young children.
Planning Board discusses project updates and ordinance changes
The planning board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 22. The meeting included a series of project updates from EBCI Project Management, and discussions on ordinance changes presented by EBCI Finance Director Brandi Claxton.
Cherokee Historical Association receives $702K grant from Cherokee Preservation Foundation to develop master plan
Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) has received a $702,000 grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPFdn) which will allow CHA to complete several projects to improve our overall sustainability.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Secretary Bradley appointed to state medicine board
A tribal health official has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for the N.C. Institute of Medicine (NCIOM). Gov. Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Vickie Bradley, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the Secretary of the EBCI Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) division, on Friday, Jan. 7.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Against legalization of adult-use marijuana on tribal lands
The recent notification that tribal leadership is considering the legalization of recreational (adult) use of marijuana on tribal lands via a referendum vote is extremely troubling. Personally, I never thought in my generation I would see this as an actual possibility amongst my own people, but here we are.
COMMENTARY: Speak out against stigma
Have you ever wondered why a reluctance to seek help or treatment exists? Could it be that due to a lack of understanding by family, friends, co-workers, or community members?
COMMENTARY: Give the Ceremonial Grounds back to the community
I think we need to fast-track the development and implementation of a construction plan for our Ceremonial Grounds and our government needs to come to terms as to what the community wants it to be, and the community’s answer may not be “we want it to generate dollars”. Because soon, we won’t be able to see the fairgrounds for the grass.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BOXING: Bahe places second at USA Boxing National Championships
Mariah Bahe, a member of the Navajo Nation with Eastern Band Cherokee heritage, took second place in the Junior Girls 95lb division at the USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships held Dec. 1-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cherokee Recreation Basketball – 3-4 year old schedule
Cherokee Recreation Basketball – 3-4 year old schedule
FOOTBALL: Evans, Coach Briggs receive Shrine Bowl invites
For the second year in a row, a Cherokee Brave will be on the roster for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas which pits some of the best seniors from North Carolina against their South Carolina counterparts.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Julius Francis “Sonny” Taylor
Julius Francis “Sonny” Taylor, 50, of the Big Cove community of Cherokee, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the eldest son of Nellie Armachain Taylor.
OBIT – Shawn Michael Savage
Shawn Michael Savage was born May 1, 1977 at the Alice Hyde Hospital, located in Malone, N.Y. He and his family relocated to western North Carolina where he remained until his death on May 31, 2023.
OBITUARY: Faye Ammons Moon
Faye Ammons Moon, 68, of Bryson City passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 12-14
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. Wyandotte Nation Pow Wow. Sept....
Benefit Gospel Singing for Elisha Taylor
Sept. 6 at 5pm at the Wolfetown Gym. Indian Dinners will be sold for $10 (start selling at 4pm) to include: Bean Bread/Lye Dumpling, fried chicken, tater salad/taters, cabbage/greens and various desserts including: pineapple upside down cake, peach cobbler, banana...
Cherokee Senior Citizens Fuel Program taking apps starting Sept. 8
Cherokee Senior Citizens Program will be taking fuel applications starting Monday, Sept. 8. Senior Citizens Fuel Program Guidelines Must be 59½ Must be an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Must live in the five (5) counties service area: Swain,...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Cherokee resident blends folk, electronics and hip-hop on sophomore release
Multi-talented multi-hyphenate Honey Dawn Karima, of Cherokee, takes her lovely voice in some bold and unexpected new directions on her sophomore release as a recording artist, The Desire of Nations.
Sara Evans tickets on sale Friday
Country music star Sara Evans will play the Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, Dec. 16.
Native Artist meet and greet to follow Concert
By EUGENIA L. JOHNSON Fiddler Alan Jabbour and banjoist Ken Perlman will present a concert of Appalachian tunes on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7pm at Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City, NC. Immediately following the one-hour concert there will be a...
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