NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Mature American Chestnut trees found in Tribal Reserve
During the summer of 2021, Tribal Reserve was surveyed for reproductively mature American chestnut (Tilĭ΄, Castanea dentata) trees.
Completing the Circle of Fire: Tri-Council meets in Cherokee
Sovereignty, identity, and culture were just a few of the issues the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes came together to discuss in the annual Tri-Council meeting. Under the theme, “Completing the Circle of Fire”, the Councils of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians met at the Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center on the morning of Friday, June 16.
SCOTUS upholds Indian Child Welfare Act
In a 7-2 decision filed on Thursday, June 15, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in the landmark case of Haaland v. Brackeen. Originally approved in 1978, ICWA’s purpose is to keep Indian children within Indian families and communities.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Grandfather Buzzard soars at Cherokee Indian Hospital
In 2015, the Cherokee Indian Hospital opened the doors to a new state-of-the art facility designed specifically to reduce stigma and create a warm, comfortable atmosphere for patients.
Thank you from the family of Elliot French
An appreciation and many thanks to those of you who came to visit both Stephanie’s family and Marilyn’s family during the loss of our Elliott (SEYMOUR) French.
Bradley receives award from National Indian Health Board
A health official with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been recognized for her work by a national agency.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Learn How Heaven’s Binding and Loosing Works For You
Now there are some people who can be mean, mean enough to have actually intended to offend the person angering them. When they may have intended to, and one first goes to them, their anger may keep them from listening to anything one says.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hospital employee retiring
On May 6, I’ll be retired from the PT department of the Cherokee Hospital, and want to say so long and see you later, since there won’t be the opportunity to tell everyone in person.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: People’s Fear Factor, Devil’s Only Real Weapon
Any devil’s only real authority over people is not in what a demon can actually do to them, but it’s, more about the effect the demon, through some diabolical deception, or scheming ruse, or plan, which can have on a person in either allowing it or in doing something themselves.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Post-season honors for Mintz much-deserved
Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said, “People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses or the problems of modern society.”
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Swain
Both Cherokee varsity basketball teams started the new year off right with home wins over rival Swain County on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee hosts Holidays on the Hardwood tourney
Cherokee High School hosted its annual Holidays on the Hardwood tournament in the Charles George Memorial Arena on Dec. 27-29.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Villareal Abel West
Villareal Abel West, also known as “Vee”, age 66, of the Big Cove Community, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Mary Edith Reed
Mary Edith Reed, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Darlene Ann Whitetree
Darlene Ann Whitetree, 84, of Whittier, and formerly of Cherokee, Atlanta, Ga. and Jacksonville, Fla., passed away following an extended illness on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 while at home with her loving family by her side.
HAPPENINGS
RFP for FY2015 Fireworks in Cherokee
RFP FY 2015 Fireworks
Indian Dinner Fundraiser
July 25 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. $8/plate for bean bread, chicken, fried taters, cabbage, fatback, dessert and drink. All proceeds will go towards travel expenses to Red Clay, Tenn. for the Wolfetown Stickball team. Call or text for deliveries...
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 1-3
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling. 21st Annual Suscol Intertribal Council Pow Wow. ...
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