NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Kituwah, LLC launches AllTribe Advertising
In December 2023, Kituwah, LLC officially launched their advertising company, AllTribe Advertising which is a Cherokee-based all-inclusive advertising agency with a leadership team comprised of Chris McCoy, Matt Levin, and Luke Swimmer.
EBCI, Caesars to enter mobile sports betting market
Mobile sports betting will go live in North Carolina on March 11, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) plans to be a part of that market.
Kituwah, LLC announces new chief executive officer
The Kituwah Economic Development Board (KEDB) has formally selected Samuel Owl, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from the Wolftown community, as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Kituwah, LLC after a comprehensive search to fill the position. Owl will be succeeding Mark Hubble, who has served as chief executive officer since the entity was formed in 2018.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
From The People marketplace offering virtual help to Native artists, vendors
Many businesses felt the pain in 2020 due to the numerous shut-downs and cancelled events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that was hit especially hard was Native American artists and vendors, and From The People, an online community, was formed to try to lessen those pains.
Ask Dr. Per Cap: IIM accounts earn higher interest
Why does my IIM account pay so much higher interest than my bank account? Isn’t it basically the same thing?
WCU honors former scholar Thomas Belt with doctorate of humane letters
Western Carolina University Board of Trustees awarded Cherokee scholar Thomas Belt with its highest honorary degree, doctorate of humane letters, as part of its commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Power supply
Lew Harding, Post 143 commander, praised the One Feather for speaking truth to power. We, at the newspaper, believe that the power is our tribal community, the citizens, and members of the Eastern Band Cherokee.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Rich or poor, eternity is forever
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Luke 16:19-31; 1 Corinthians 3:11-16; Can we each be going to Heaven as wealthy men? Or are we going to be among those who are to be destined to be...
COMMENTARY: Is ignorance bliss?
It is probably a good time to revisit the many outcries by the One Feather and the community regarding the continued need for an organized office for the distribution of public information and at least an update of the Cherokee Code section dealing with public records.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Coach Hogner, several Braves receive conference honors
First-year Braves head coach Aaron Hogner coached his team to a regular season conference title as well as a conference tournament championship.
BASKETBALL: Murphy tops Lady Braves in regional semis
The Cherokee Lady Braves (19-7) finished their 2017-18 season with a 55-32 loss at Murphy in the 1A West regional semifinals on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 27.
WRESTLING: Paul wins state title
William Paul, an EBCI tribal member and senior at Swain High School, won the 1A state wrestling championship in the 220lb. division at the state meet held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, Feb. 17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mia Faye Lambert
Mia Faye Lambert, age 50 of the Birdtown Community, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Mia Faye was born on Jan. 12, 1972 to the late Rev. Thomas Herman Lambert and Marilyn Goforth Lambert.
OBITUARY: John Adam Squirrell
John Adam Squirrell, age 85, of the Yellowhill Community, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022 at Swain County Hospital.
OBITUARY: Tommy McMillan
Tommy McMillan, 68, of Bryson City passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Brady McMillan.
HAPPENINGS
Qualla Community Club Fundraiser
Aug. 16 from 5-7pm at the Qualla Community Club at 187 Shoal Creek Church Loop in Whittier. Hot dog supper and silent auction.
Blueberry Festival
Aug. 9 from 9am – 2pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. This event, sponsored by the Cherokee Chapter of NAIWA, is free to the public. Schedule: 9am – Cornhole tournament begins (two children from each community), blueberry pancakes and blueberry products go on...
Deadline for new enrollees
To be considered for the December 2014 per capita distribution, a complete enrollment application for a new applicant must be submitted to the EBCI Enrollment Office by Monday, Sept. 15 at 4:30pm. Enrollment applications received after this date will not be...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A review of The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History
Book view of “The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History”
Battleship Arts Fest seeking Artists
The Battleship is hosting the Battleship Arts Fest, Saturday, July 10 in Battleship Park from 10:00am to 2:00pm and is seeking artists for the event.
Siblings making name in Art World
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