NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Center for Native Health to work with EBCI DANR
The Center for Native Health 501(c)3 (CNH) has announced that it has received a subaward for $105,000.00 from the Rights and Resources Group (RRG) to conduct activities with the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) entitled, “Strengthening Tribal Nation-led Conservation and Engagement with National Parks and Forests”.
Taylor receives additional charge of ‘impaired driving’
Former Tribal Council Rep. Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor appeared in his latest pre-trial hearing at Cherokee Court on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Police Commission addresses elk shootings and radio communications
The Cherokee Police Commission met in Snowbird at the Jacob Cornsilk Complex for their Thursday, Oct. 20 meeting.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bradley named a Bonner Scholar for Carson-Newman
Tierney Bradley, a senior at Cherokee High School (CHS), has been named a Bonner Scholar for the 2020-21 academic year at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tenn.
Clapsaddle assisting in writers’ scholarship fundraiser
The Hindman Settlement School, which opened its doors in 1902, has developed a reputation as one of the best networks for Appalachian writers.
WCU designated Tree Campus USA
Based on conservation efforts, academic programs and sustainability initiatives ― in addition to plenty of foliage ― Western Carolina University has been named again as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.

OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God is good!
“Monday, May 24, 2021, began like any other day. It was to forever change my life.
COMMENTARY: What we hold sacred
We just finished up the Tribal Council and School Board debates for the 2021 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians election cycle. The candidate turnout was extraordinary with 82 percent of the Tribal Council candidates showing up for debate and 100 percent of the School Board candidates in attendance. On behalf of the One Feather, I want to thank each candidate that took the time to meet with us to share their vision for our people and our kids.
COMMENTARY: Stepping over garbage
Long walks by crystal clear creeks, jaunts up mountains, or a driveway on the parkway. It is rare to have this type of nature on your doorstep. That is why it is so disappointing when too often we kick aside burger wrappers on the way out of our doors.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI invites Swarm to host Lacrosse Camp for youth
For the second consecutive year, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Recreation Department, with support from Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed’s office and the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, has partnered with the Georgia Swarm to bring a lacrosse camp to Cherokee youth.
Several Cherokee runners participate in Glow Run
The Lake J 5K Glow Run/Walk was held Friday night, June 9.
Cherokee Middle School Athletic Awards
Cherokee Middle School Athletic Awards
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Shirley Swayney Cloer
Shirley Swayney Cloer, 67, of Bryson City, left this world for a better place Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late David and Katie Swayney.
OBITUARY: Anita Nickole “Chickky” Flippo
Anita Nickole “Chickky” Flippo, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Delbert Carsyle Walk Jr. “JD”
Delbert Carslyle Walk Jr “JD”, age 67, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Elementary School Kindergarten Registration Day
July 15 from 12-6pm. Info: Cherokee Elementary 554-5020
CIHA Call for Artists
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Association (CIHA) is issuing a call to EBCI artists to aide in the design of a tower area of the new hospital. Five EBCI artists will be selected to participate in a one-day collaborative design process on Wednesday, July 23. Interested...
Cherokee Skate Jam flyer
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