NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) holds Autism Awareness Work Session
On the afternoon of Sept. 18, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session to discuss autism awareness on the Qualla Boundary.
MMIW: Tamara Seay
Tamara Seay, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), gave birth to a baby girl, Jailyn Bird, on Sept. 22, 2004. Just two years later, in January 2006, Tamara, who was 18-years-old, was found murdered in the Deep Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Three Cherokee men were charged and convicted in connection with her death.
Tsali Care holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On the morning of Thursday, Sept. 19, Tsali Care Center held the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new facility. The state-of-the-art residential care facility will begin operations starting Oct. 14.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI member recognized at Alabama National Fair
Earlier this month, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was recognized for his artistic skills at the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery, Ala.
EBCI Vax for Cash winners list
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. This list is provided to the One Feather by the EBCI Public Health and Human Service Division.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announces leadership promotions
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announce two promotions within its regional leadership team on Monday, Oct. 18.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
ON THE SIDELINES: Cooperation is needed to solve charter school situation
For years, schools in the 1A division of NCHSAA (N.C. High School Athletic Association) have had to play against non-traditional schools (charter schools, prep, etc.) who are able to garner players from all over, not just their geographic area like other schools.
COMMENTARY: The right stuff
What am I entitled to? As a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, I should get some stuff. How about you? Don’t you think we should be getting more?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is winning…first, in the secret place
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read: James 4:7-10; Matthew 6:6 God is winning entire generations of people. We’re watching as God begins to do a mighty work. My wife, Cassie, came in...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: I’m ok with imperfections in officiating
There is hardly a game that goes by that I don’t take a photo of a play that would overturn an official’s call. No kidding, it happens just about every game.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves top Swain in road games
For the second time in the regular season, Cherokee swept Swain County. In a road game on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 30, the Lady Braves (11-5) beat the Lady Maroon Devils by 30-points (75-45), and the Braves (12-3) followed suit with a 98-75 win.
WRESTLING: Pheasant wins conference title, Braves team takes third
Caden Pheasant, a freshman member of the Cherokee High School varsity wrestling team, won the conference title in the 160lb division at the Smoky Mountain Conference Wrestling Championship at Swain County High School on Saturday, Jan. 27.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”
Carroll Ray Lambert Jr. “Ray”, 50, of Robbinsville, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in his home. He was an avid Tar Heel fan, Black Knight fan, Dolphins fan, honorary Tennessee Volunteers fan, golf lover, deer hunter, deep sea fisher, proud husband, father, uncle, brother, son, and most of all – a best friend.
OBITUARY: Craig Alexander Otter
Craig Alexander Otter, age 57, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
OBITUARY: Rebecca Ensley Butler
Rebecca Ensley Butler, known to everyone as Becky, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Indian Hospital welcomes the community to sell at its Farmer’s Market
The Farmer's Market, which has been in existence for three years, is sponsored by the Green Hospital Committee and is funded by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation. Vendors may sell flowers, herbs, plants, produce, seeds, seedlings, home canned foods, or prepared...
2014 Cherokee Indian Fair Meeting
July 14 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Lobby.
Movies on Fracking
The Swain County Coalition Against Fracking will be presenting a series of educational movies on the dangers of hydraulic fracturing. The first movie, Gasland 1, will be screened at the Swain Center for Performing Arts (Swain High School) on Thursday, July 24 at 7 pm....
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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