NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Constitution Committee hears from an Osage constitution architect.
Jean Dennison, a citizen of the Osage Nation and an associate professor of American Indian Studies spoke to the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Constitution Committee on Monday, Nov. 27.
Missing Cherokee teen found safe
On the afternoon of Nov. 30, Victoria Cabrera-Davis, 17, was located by the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) after she had been missing since Nov. 16.
National Park Service investigating site selling fraudulent parking tags
The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating an online scam selling fraudulent parking tags to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Someone posing as the National Park Service is directing individuals and organizations to a website titled “Smokies Park Pass”.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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?
Cherokee Indian Hospital honors outstanding employees
Cherokee Indian Hospital honored its outstanding employees at its annual awards ceremony, held virtually this year, on Tuesday, April 6, and two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians took the top honors.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Your lips are moving
In a recent Tribal Council work session, the topic of banishment was being discussed, including whether enrolled members should be banished for trafficking drugs and humans on the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Adult Education
The staff of the One Feather is working for and toward a community that is educated and informed. And that means that much of what you see may be disappointing, disheartening, disgusting…and any other “dis” you can imagine.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Trust God’s plan for us
“This new truck is crazy and all in a good way.” “I can say, okay, Ford, set the cruise control at sixty-five, and it does.” “Okay, turn the lights on.” It will, or I can say, “I want to listen to the radio, and it will turn to my favorite radio stations.” Who knew that was possible?”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Shawn Crowe, “The Announcer of the Braves”
If you’ve set foot in the Charles George Memorial Arena for a basketball game, chances are you’ve heard the booming, always entertaining, voice of Shawn Crowe, an EBCI tribal member.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves cruise in first round game
Raylen Bark, Lady Braves sophomore point guard, hit an inside shot seven seconds into the game and Cherokee (17-6) rolled from that point on as they cruised over Hiwassee Dam 71-52 on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 20.
WRESTLING: Cherokee wrestlers compete at state
Three members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team competed at the state tournament held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Feb. 16-17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Raymond Eugene Jones
Raymond Eugene Jones went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.
OBITUARY: Carolyn Rae Queen
Carolyn Rae Queen, age 79, of Whittier, N.C., passed from this earth after a brief illness on Nov. 20, 2022, in the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Carolyn’s spirit started its next journey surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Michael Ray Driver
Michael Ray Driver, 37, of Robbinsville, went home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. He was born in Cherokee, N.C. on Aug. 22, 1985.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to sponsor political debates for congressional and statehouse races
Candidates vying for elected office in three races to be decided by Western North Carolina voters in November have agreed to take part in a series of debates sponsored by Western Carolina University’s Public Policy Institute and Department of Political Science and Public Affairs.
Constitution Committee seeking comments
The EBCI Constitution Committee is seeking comments on the progress they are making as they prepare the document. A website has been established https://aroneach.wix.com/cherokeeconstitution where documents are uploaded regularly as the Committee works on various...
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 8-10
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 8-10
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Videographer: A Portrait of Nathan Young IV
“I absolutely love my job and feel like I’m one of the luckiest people in the world,” states Pawnee filmmaker, Nathan Young IV, during a recent interview.
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...
Pensmoke’s debut, “Move Undetected”, won’t go unnoticed
Tsalagi rapper Pensmoke makes an auspicious debut with “Move Undetected”, his breakthrough cd.
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