NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Kituwah, LLC involved in new Sports Illustrated Resort in Tuscaloosa
Kituwah, LLC, an entity of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is involved in the development of a Sports Illustrated Resort in Tuscaloosa, Ala. – home of the University of Alabama. With an opening in late 2025, the Resort will be the first of several planned for college towns.
School Board discusses policy change and appeal.
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education convened on Monday, Sept. 18 for a regularly scheduled meeting. All board members were in attendance, except the two Tribal Council representatives. Chairwoman Dr. Jennifer Thompson called the meeting to order and asked Regina Rosario to lead in prayer.
Vending machines aim to improve access to health supplies for tribal members
Vending machines have been installed around tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in an effort to improve access to health and wellness supplies. All of the products in the machines are only for EBCI tribal members and are available free of charge.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Family matters
My cousin has a habit of not paying back loans, but just asked to borrow more money. How can I help without getting burned?
Cherokee Nation debuts two-part exhibit on Cherokee language evolution
The progression, adaptation and endurance of the Cherokee language is being presented in a special exhibit debuting May 11 at two historic locations in downtown Tahlequah.
WCU names Charles Thomas as dean of Hunter Library
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees has appointed Charles F. Thomas as dean of Hunter Library. Thomas will start in his new position effective July 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Shall we look deeper?
All people who are walking with the Lord, can do so, because the Truth is, we are all still on a journey of growing together. Amen?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Life is good, for God is good
Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8,11; 2 Corinthians 9:10; 10:1-5; Matthew 24:37-47
COMMENTARY: Dear Tourist
I want to thank you for your visit to our Qualla Boundary. The Boundary is steeped in the history and culture of the people of the Cherokee nation, and more recently the members of the bloodline of Cherokee that remained after the forced removal to Oklahoma. T
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Blackhawks edge Braves in season opener
Cherokee and North Buncombe ended the game very even in the stat books and very close on the scoreboard, but the Blackhawks managed to edge it out on the latter.
Cherokee represented at Speed Week
Men have been testing their mettle and their metal in the form of iron horse racing since 1912 at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Speed Week is held Aug. 11-17 at the Flats and Cherokee is being represented by one of the members of the Cherokee Blue Ridge Run event team.
Georgia man wins “life-changing money” at Harrah’s Cherokee WSOP event
Adam Ross, of Roswell, Ga., won $295,970 at the recent World Series of Poker (WSOP) event at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Etta Welch Powell
Mary Etta Welch Powell, age 69, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at Mission Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Gertrude (Trudy) Olean Bradley Fann
Gertrude (Trudy) Olean Bradley Fann went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. She was 99. Born on May 22, 1923, on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, N.C., she was the eldest daughter of nine children born to the late Julia Emma...
OBITUARY: Debra Louise Smith Ramirez
Debra Louise Smith Ramirez, age 65, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at Mission Hospital after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Miss Cherokee 2014 contestants sought
Applications for the Miss Cherokee 2014 pageant are now available at Tsali Manor. The deadline to enter is Sunday, Sept. 7. Info: Deb West 554-6860
What’s happening at the Fair on Tuesday?
The Cherokee Indian Fair will take place Oct. 7-11 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The Destination Marketing Department has prepared the lineup for this year’s event. The theme for this year’s Fair is Cherokee People: Our Legends and Tales. Each week, leading up to the Fair, the Cherokee One Feather will print a day schedule showing all the activities at the Fair.
Church Revival
Sept. 8-12 at 7pm nightly at Straight Fork Baptist Church. Preaching by Brother Steve Smith. Everyone is invited.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
OICA Board recognizes Student Achievements
At its last meeting, the advisory board for the Oconauftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA) recognized the recent achievements of the program, including the new letterpress studio and recent student accomplishments.
Lossiah to receive Prestigious Art Award
EBCI tribal member Lucille Lossiah, of Cherokee, is one of six Native American artists being recognized by First Peoples Fund this year. The Fund announced last week artists from six states who will receive a prestigious 2011 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award fellowship.
OICA welcomes New Instructor
This spring semester brought many new starts at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts, Southwestern Community College’s fine arts program, including Brian Kane, OICA’s new program instructor.
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