NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Groundbreaking held for Soco Falls Trailhead improvements project
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held a groundbreaking for improvements to the Soco Falls Trailhead on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 13. The project is being paid for with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) funds.
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Hicks serving on Governor-Elect Josh Stein’s Transition Team
As Governor-Elect Josh Stein prepares to assume office, Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues his role as a member of Stein’s transition team.
“Work hard for the right reasons:” A year in review from Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) and First Lady Hicks
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks is now a little over a year into his fourth term. Ugvwiyuhi Hicks and EBCI First Lady Marsha Hicks sat down with the One Feather to reflect on this first year in office and look forward at the overarching goals of the administration.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member reflects on 102 years
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff You can meet a lot of people in a century. Ethelyn Roberts, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians whose maiden name is Owle and is much better known as ‘Siss’, knows this as well as anyone could. April 10...
Frell Owl Award presented to Peaches Squirrell
The coveted Frell Owl Award has been presented to a Cherokee basketball legend who has continued to give of her time and knowledge to help countless numbers of young players. The 2021 Frell Owl Award was presented to Peaches Squirrell during a luncheon at Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 4.
Tribal member named to Public Art Advisory Council
Angelina Jumper, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the cultural resource supervisor for the Junaluska Museum, has been named to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) Public Arts Advisory Council.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Those who watch over us
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Emergency Room, Emergency First Responders, Emergency Medical Services are all in a similar boat. They never know when there will be an overdose, a heart failure, a gunshot, a tumble down the stairs, or a car crash will sound the alarm for them to get their gear and make their way to whatever hurt may be ahead of them.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A survival guide…
Read 1 Kings, Chapter 17 Ephesians 6:10-13 (Ref. Genesis 9 & 11)
Faith Commentary: Don’t Be Fooled
By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D. Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from Dr. Fuchs book Preacher Spurs (2022, Christian Faith Publishing, Meadville Pennsylvania). Edited and used with the author’s permission. Ephesians 5:1-20 is one of Paul’s instructions on living as a...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Smith named SONC Athlete of the Month
Jacee Smith has been named the SONC (Special Olympics North Carolina) May Athlete of the Month.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee athletes win titles at SMC Championship
The Cherokee boys and girls track and field teams came away with titles in several events as the school hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference track and field championship on the sunny afternoon of Wednesday, May 2.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts SMC Middle School Championship
Cherokee Middle School played host to the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Championship on Friday, April 27.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Lena Annie Queen Wilson
Lena Annie Queen Wilson, age 51, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
OBITUARY: May Belle Watty
May Belle Watty, age 73, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 29, 2023, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat)
Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat), age 84, born on Jan. 8,1939, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Idol flyer
Transportation Advisory Committee of the Southwestern Rural Planning Organization (RPO) meeting
Aug. 21 at 5:30pm at the Southwestern Commission office at 125 Bonnie Lane in Sylva. The meeting will include a special public comment period related to final approval of the Southwestern RPO Transportation Prioritization project list. Accommodations for persons...
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 14-17
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 14-17
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
5th Annual Southeast Tribes Festival
Friday and Saturday September 17-18, 2010
Cherokee Fairgrounds
EPA announces Artwork Contest for Native American Youth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday, Aug. 30 a poster artwork contest for Native American students aimed at protecting the environment by encouraging the reporting of possible environmental crimes through EPA’s tips and complaints website.
Three Country Stars, One Great Cause
Three of country music’s fastest rising stars-Jason Michael Carroll, Josh Thompson and Lee Brice-are performing at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Thursday, Aug. 26, to raise funds for the Development Foundation of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Inc. (NCCAT).
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