NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Technology and cannabis were discussed at the monthly Cherokee Police Commission meeting.
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Sept. 14 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
EBCI voters approve mixed beverage sales
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have approved a referendum authorizing mixed beverage permits to be issued on tribal lands by the TABCC (Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission). During the General Election on Thursday, Sept. 7, voters approved the referendum by a margin of 2,389 to 1,113.
U.S. Congressman introduces bill to withhold federal funding from state, tribal governments legalizing cannabis
Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) said in a commentary to the Cherokee One Feather last month that he planned to propose a bill that would withhold federal funding from governments that violate federal cannabis law. He introduced the Stop Pot Act on Friday, Sept. 1.
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: Joining the Army of the Elderly
When my daughter, Hope, was five, her Kindergarten teacher invited her and her classmates to share a little bit about what their parents did for a living. Hope later told me that she told her class,
COMMENTARY: Why are Native students still being hassled at graduations?
Well, graduation season is just about coming to a close for the Class of 2022 and while it seems impossible in this day and age, we are still hearing reports of Native American students being hassled for wearing traditional items. Why? Why in the world is this still occurring?
COMMENTARY: Happy with the status quo?
Do you think we have a perfect system of governance with the best leadership we could possibly have? To hear some voices in the community, the answer to that question would be a resounding “no”.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VOLLEYBALL: Maney named Honorable Mention All-Conference
Jordan Maney, a senior member of the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity volleyball team, has been named Honorable Mention All-Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
Mintz leads Braves over Gryphons; Cherokee on to regional final
Tye Mintz, Braves senior quarterback, accounted for 433 total yards and seven touchdowns as Cherokee (12-1) bested Thomas Jefferson (11-2) by a score of 47-20 in a regional semi-final game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the chilly evening of Friday, Nov. 24.
FOOTBALL: Braves clip Cards in second round
Cherokee bested Union Academy in a high-scoring affair to advance to the third round of the 1A state playoffs.
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
DNA testing schedule for August
The deadline for all applicants to be DNA-tested and results returned by the Sept. 15 deadline is Friday, Aug. 22. The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Friday, Aug. 1 Wednesday, Aug. 6 Friday, Aug. 8 Tuesday, Aug. 12...
One Feather pow wow listing for July 17-20
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. 133rd Annual Otoe-Missouria Tribal...
Cherokee Archaeology Symposium flyer
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