NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Kayaker drowns in Oconaluftee River near Smokemont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by emergency responders from Cherokee Fire & Rescue, Cherokee Tribal EMS, and the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., in the recovery of drowned kayaker, Megan Thompson, age 34, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 24.
The bridge on the river, why?
A project to bring a new pedestrian bridge and main sewer line to downtown Cherokee made significant progress this week.
Tribes to receive $1.7 billion to fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements
Following a trip to the Gila River Indian Community with members of the Arizona congressional delegation on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the Department’s plan to fulfill settlements of Indian water rights claims using historic funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mobile Chiropractic brings convenient care to Cherokee
Chiropractic care is something that is more than commonplace in most towns and cities. Zoom in on Cherokee, and there’s not a single private chiropractor. This is something Dr. Eric Shapiro and his wife, Beth Lingerfelt, slowly started to realize.
4-H youth win at District Public Speaking Competition
Several Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) 4-H youth placed at the West District 4-H Activity Day at McDowell High School in Marion on Saturday, June 15.
Local produce stand offers more than fresh food
Jorge Perez carries a bag of fruit to a customer’s car, a wide smile as he goes.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A season of thanksgiving
We appreciate the following that the One Feather has and has had for several years. We know that what we publish doesn’t always make people happy.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Upset with price for diabetic syringes
I find it very disturbing that the Cherokee pharmacy charges 10x the usual amount for diabetic syringes.
COMMENTARY: It is past time for EBCI to get serious about No Kill
Let our New Year’s resolution be that we will get serious and take action to make Cherokee and the Qualla Boundary a no-kill sanctuary for animals.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves place at SMC Tournament
Anthony Toineeta took the championship in the 160lb division and was named a Co-Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament at Rosman on Saturday, Jan. 28.
ON THE SIDELINES: Sports are a distraction…and, that’s a good thing
This past Thursday night, I huddled into the Swain County High School gymnasium with about 27,000 other people (or, at least it felt like it) as the Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves took on their arch nemesis – the Maroon Devils.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 70 Swain Co. 51
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Swain County Lady Maroon Devils 70-51 in a game at Swain on Thursday, Jan. 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Annie L. Arch
Annie L. Arch, age 83, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Katie Johnson
Katie Johnson, 64, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
OBITUARY: Richard Gregory George
Richard Gregory George, age 27, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Richard was born to Grace George of Jackson County.
HAPPENINGS
Post 143 to host NCDVA District Service Officer
The American Legion, Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will hot North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs District Service Officer Steven Robertson. June 19 from 10am – 2pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. Veterans and family members who have any questions, or...
Island Indian Market rates
Reserve your spot now for the busy days ahead! The Island Indian Market is a great way for EBCI tribal members to showcase their talent. Visitors love buying directly from the artist, community members do as well. The cost for a sheltered 12 x 12 space with...
Sixth Annual Fishing Weir Workshop planned for youth
There will be a hands-on, in-the-creek experience designed to explore the ancient stone fishing weir located in Webster (Jackson County). A weir is a shallow dam in the form of a “V” designed to capture fish. The Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River (WATR)...
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