NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Justice Department boosts efforts to solve American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Person and Unidentified Remains Cases
The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23 a commitment of $800,000 to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs, specifically to increase the program’s capacity to provide outreach, investigative support and forensic services to cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives.
EBCI Heart to Heart Program granted detective
The EBCI Public Health & Human Services’ (EBCI PHHS) Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Program now has a full-time detective solely dedicated to investigations of crimes against children. Alicia Case, detective with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), was sworn in by Judge Barbara “Sunshine” Parker on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Cherokee Police Commission meets with Police Chief
Most of Thursday’s (Nov. 18) meeting of the EBCI Police Commission was spent with Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) Chief Josh Taylor.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Longs named N.C. Small Farmers of the Year
Harold and Nancy Long, the owners of Long Family Farms and Gallery in Murphy, are the 2019 North Carolina Small Farmers of the Year. Harold is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Tribal member makes Activity Book featuring EBCI
Families coming to Cherokee will now have the opportunity to further their education about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) thanks to a new book.
Right Path to host stickball tournament
Known throughout history as the “little brother of war”, stickball, or Cherokee Indian ball as many call it, is one of the most exciting and brutal sports North America has ever seen.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: How is there still litter?
As you drive around the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation), you will see beautiful mountains and streams, and you might be lucky enough to catch a Smoky Mountain sunset – one of the best on the planet.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Baptism fulfills all righteousness in Christ
Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
COMMENTARY: Your freedom hinges on freedom of speech
When the One Feather was created, a group of community leaders determined that the Tribe should have a way to put out information from the government in mass production so that decisions made by the government were provided quickly to the citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Current playoff structure divides fans
As I stood on the sidelines getting my shots and taking notes as the Lady Braves hosted Mitchell on Thursday night, I noticed several things.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee sweeps Union Academy in first round
The Cherokee Braves (19-8) and Lady Braves (24-2) both won their first round match-ups in the 1A state playoffs against the same school, Union Academy.
WRESTLING: Toineeta wins second ring
Anthony Toineeta (52-2) is the first two-time state champion in Cherokee High School history.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jesse Eugene Winstead
Jesse Eugene Winstead, 77, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 after a period of declining health.
OBITUARY: Judy Alethia Murphy Myers Addy
Judy Alethia Murphy Myers Addy, 73, of Cherokee entered her Heavenly home Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith
Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith, age 27, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Vacation Bible School at Acquoni Baptist
July 27-31 from 5-7:30pm at Acquoni Baptist Church. This year’s theme is “Treasure Mine!”. Each day will start with a meal at 5pm followed by singing, fun skits, Bible stories and more. Children ages nursery school to 6th grade are welcome. Info: Pastor Ed Kilgore...
1st Annual Singing on the Qualla Boundary
July 5 at 6pm at the Yellowhill Community Activity Center. This event, free to the public, will consist of church choirs within the Cherokee Indian Reservation and surrounding areas. Some of the groups will include: Drywater Family (OK), Forgiveness, Smoker Family,...
Arrangements for Tahnee Arkansas
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 1 from 5-12pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The viewing will be on Wednesday, July 2 from 1-1:30pm at the Mormon Church, and the funeral services will follow at 2pm. Burial will be by the family home.
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