NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ

Principal Chief candidates respond to issues

Principal Chief candidates respond to issues

The Cherokee One Feather invited all candidates in the 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Election to weigh in on various topics. Each candidate was given a 250-word limit per topic. Below are the responses we received by our deadline. Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot per the EBCI Board of Elections.

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New EMS Family Playground officially opens

New EMS Family Playground officially opens

Kylex Pheasant, a youth member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, cut the ribbon as the brand-new EMS Family Playground opened officially in the Yellowhill Community on the afternoon of Thursday, May 11.  The facility, which will be under the management of the Cherokee Recreation program, is located adjacent to the EMS Building off of Acquoni Road. 

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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS

COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Everyone is called, have you chosen?

God never said to just sit around nor even just attend a church.  I read things like “Go ye therefore into all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.”  We can almost hear a person say, “Well, that’s good, I’ll just lay out until next Sunday then.”  No, that’s not how it works, either.  Let me give you a benchmark.  Having started, I need to finish this. 

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COMMENTARY: Ripple effect

As a person of the male gender, I am probably not the best judge of how to treat women. I think the people who are the best equipped to give instruction on a subject are the ones who live it. But I also believe that there are some basic guidelines of living that allow guys to know how to treat people.

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The Wall of Healing: Vietnam War Veteran’s Day

The 58,267 names on the Vietnam Wall in Washington commemorate and memorialize the American warriors who died in the conflict in southeast Asia.  Many of its horrors live today in the minds and hearts of those of us who served.  Much was lost in that war in addition to the lives of our fighting men and women. 

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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

Five Cherokee athletes sign letters of intent

Five athletes at Cherokee High School signed letters of intent to play college sports on National Signing Day.  Four members of the Cherokee Braves 1A State Championship football team and one member of the Lady Braves basketball team signed during a ceremony held in the Charles George Memorial Arena on the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 7. 

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OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ

OBITUARY: CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.)

OBITUARY: CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.)

CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.), 86, of the Wolftown Community, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, Aug. 26. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness originating from his service to his country and tribe.

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HAPPENINGS

Upcoming Indianpreneurship classes

Aug. 5 – Oct. 7; Oct. 14 – Dec. 9; Jan. 3, 2015 – March 3, 2015.  Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6-9pm in the large conference room at the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex.  Info: Kimberly Winchester 554-6719

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Red Thunder roars on “Native Rock: The Singles”

REVIEW By HONEY DAWN KARIMA       Robby Romero and Red Thunder have earned respect around the world on more than one level.  Their dynamic music inspires their fans to dance, while their faithful efforts to improve the lives of individuals throughout Indian Country...

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