NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
A home of hope: Men’s Residential Support Home opens officially
Men of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will now have a place to come back to on the Qualla Boundary once they leave substance abuse treatment. The Men’s Residential Support Home opened in the Yellowhill Community in Cherokee, N.C. on the afternoon of Monday, June 12.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces fall 2020 grants
This fall, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 15 grants to partners within Western North Carolina and beyond.
Museum to name room in memory of T.J. Holland
T.J. Holland held a wealth of knowledge about Cherokee history and culture, and he shared that information with anyone interested in learning.
Thank you from the Bradley family
The family of Juke (Walter) Bradley would like to thank everyone for their prayers, food donations, wood donations, tobacco for the fire, our very dedicated Fire Keeper who kept the fire going for four days, and kind words during our very hard time. We...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
COMMENTARY: Don’t let yourself be silenced.
One of the issues that recurs when we, the public, are informed about banishments, is that we do not receive much more than a name and a birth date when it comes to banished individuals.
COMMENTARY: Order in the Court
Silence can be deceptive. If you are sitting in a courtroom, like I was last week, you can get the feeling that justice is delivered at a snail’s pace.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves named to All-Star rosters
Several senior members of the Cherokee Braves varsity football team have been named to different All-Star game rosters.
FOOTBALL: Cherokee on to state title game; Braves best Mountaineers in regional final
For the first time in 39 years, Cherokee (13-1) will be playing for a shot at a state football title.
ON THE SIDELINES: The Braves embody team unity
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF take a lot of photos on the sidelines of games each season, but every now and then one of my photos really strikes me. After the Braves vs Thomas Jefferson game on Friday, Nov. 24, I took a...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Melissa Pheasant Queen
Melissa Pheasant Queen, 62, of the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Diver and Nellie (Swayney) Pheasant.
OBITUARY: Rebecca “Becky” Bigwitch
Rebecca “Becky” Bigwitch, 66, of Cherokee, passed away following an extended illness on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 in her home in the Wolftown Community of Cherokee. Becky was loved and was preceded by her late father, Leroy Reed, and late mother, Winona (Watty) Reed.
Rena “Iggie” Janet Wachacha
Rena “Iggie” Janet Wachacha, 66, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 following a short illness while at the Med-West Harris Hospital in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee gyms closed this week
Due to the NAYO tournament this weekend, the following gyms will be closed due to current staff setting up the grounds for NAYO preparations: Wolfetown, Big Cove, and Snowbird. These gyms will remain closed for the remainder of this week (July 14-18). The Birdtown...
Important notices for Veterans
From the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs District Service Office Steven Robertson on Thursday, July 17 from 1-4pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. ...
Reward offered for information on B&E
A $250 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons who broke into a home on Owle’s Nest Road in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 29. A 60” flat screen LG television was taken from this residence. Please...
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