NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board meets; Michael Stamper to be Tribal Council Liaison
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Oct. 16 in the Central Office Board Room.
A cultural connection: Language revitalization at forefront of Cherokee, Māori visits
A cultural connection has been made between language learners of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and Māori from New Zealand. A group from Cherokee High School, representing the EBCI, traveled to New Zealand in April, and a group of Māori visited Cherokee in October.
Scare-okee Committee attempts to firm up the plan
By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. - At the Scare-okee committee’s meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center, event manager Mollie Grant led the group in a review of the event checklist. Scare-okee is...
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Caleb Sullivan recognized by Destinations International
The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has announced that Caleb Sullivan, the TDA’s social media marketing and group sales specialist, has received the honor of being named one of Destinations International’s 2021 30 Under 30 recipients.
Tribal members receive fellowships from South Arts
Two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been named recipients of South Arts’ Folk and Traditional Arts Master Artist Fellowships.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: Jobless benefits fraud
I received a 1099-G that lists over $3,000 in unemployment benefits paid by the state in 2020. I didn’t receive any unemployment last year. What should I do?
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Ceremonial Grounds ghosts
This month is the month that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has announced the closure of the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, affectionately known by many as the Cherokee Ceremonial Grounds.
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
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: First Lady Braves Alumni game held
The stands were not full, but the building was full of enthusiasm, nostalgia, and fun as the first annual Cherokee Lady Braves Alumni basketball game was held on the afternoon of Saturday, March 24 in the Charles George Memorial Arena.
RUNNING: Tribal members conquer Emerald Isle, continue to spread positive message
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well-represented at a recent running event on the coast. The Emerald Isle race was held on Saturday, March 10 and included a marathon, half-marathon, and 5K races.
LACROSSE: Swarm uniforms to honor EBCI and stickball
The 2017 NLL World Champion Georgia Swarm will honor the history of lacrosse during its third annual Native American Heritage Night presented by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Annabelle Watty Valdez
Annabelle Watty Valdez, age 70, also known as our Litty Bitty Mamaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann
Xiomara Concepcion (Rico) Mann died at Cherokee Indian Hospital in the early hours of Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
OBITUARY: Raymond Eugene Jones
Raymond Eugene Jones went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
DNA testing schedule for September
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Wednesday, Sept. 3 Friday, Sept. 5 Wednesday, Sept. 10 Friday, Sept. 12 Wednesday, Sept. 17 Friday, Sept. 19 Wednesday, Sept. 24 Friday, Sept. 26 Please check with the Enrollment Officer...
Casting Call for Native American teen male
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 22-24
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 22-24
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
EBCI artists to pair with New England Artists in New Program
The New England Foundation for the Arts’ Native Arts program has a Native artist-exchange, pairing Native artists from New England with artists from the Eastern Band of Cherokee.
Writers and Artists Wanted for Publication
Faolan Grady, an EBCI tribal member of the Yellowhill Community, is calling for short stories, poetry, essays, and artwork (including photography) submissions for a literary magazine that he will assemble for publication at Warren Wilson College.
Area Band wins “Last Band Standing” contest
Area band Big House Radio recently won the Last Band Standing Contest sponsored by WNC Magazine and the Orange Peel.
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