NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
New housing development opens in Yellowhill Community
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Chief Flying Squirrel Village on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 30. The housing development is located off of Acquoni Road in the Yellowhill Community.
Crowe, Hill receive Dogwood Awards
Two Cherokee women are among the 2022 recipients of the Dogwood Award given annually by the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
School Board finishes November business with virtual polls
In lieu of a second monthly meeting, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held polls via email and cell phone message to wrap up any remaining business from November.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Dig it! Gardening begins for Cherokee people despite COVID-19
With spring here, gardens will start popping up all over tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Carving the past into the future: Museum readies mask exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has a new cultural exhibit ready for patrons once it re-opens its doors following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you from the Pheasant family
Phillip would like to express his deep appreciation to everyone that sent prayers, money, flowers, food, text or called, and to all Val’s biker friends and family that participated in escorting her to her final resting place. The entire family was thankful for...
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
BASKETBALL: King, Mintz win top conference honors
For the second year in a row, Cherokee has taken home the top post-season honors in girls basketball in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
ON THE SIDELINES: Racism has no place on the court
The other day, my cousin Charity put a post on her Facebook page discussing the poor officiating that she witnessed during a high school basketball playoff game in South Dakota.
BASKETBALL: Murphy 52 Lady Braves 45
The Cherokee Lady Braves played the Murphy Lady Bulldogs in the third round of the state playoffs at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Feb. 25.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Cecil D. Queen
Cecil Doc Queen, age 85, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Cecil was born in Whittier and later moved to Detroit, Mich. in the early 1950s where he married his sweetheart Julia and began his family.
OBITUARY: Loretta Rattler Adams
Loretta Rattler Adams, 65, died peacefully at her home on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 after battling dementia for several years.
OBITUARY: Hazel Gunter Young
Hazel Gunter Young, 87, of Whittier, passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership announces grant cycle
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership (BRNHA) has announced the availability of more grants available for the preservation, interpretation, development, and promotion of heritage resources in five thematic areas including: agricultural heritage, Cherokee...
Rumble on the Rez 5K flyer and information
3rd Final Rumble On The Rez Registration Form Sponsorship Rumble Reservation Agreement
39th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Nation Pow Wow flyer and videos
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