NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Indian Affairs announces Tribal Energy Development Capacity grants
Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland announced on Thursday, Feb. 2 that the Tribal Energy Development Capacity Grant Program awarded more than $2.5 million to federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native entities to develop Tribal energy resources.
Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe’s resignation triggers potential for special election
Wolftown Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe was not present for Tuesday morning’s (Jan. 31) Budget Council meeting. Instead, Chairperson Richard French read out a statement on his behalf:
75 years in, Museum is looking to the future
As the Museum of the Cherokee Indian enters its 75th Anniversary year, its leadership is looking to the future. The Museum was established in 1948 and has been at its current location in the cultural district of Cherokee since 1976.
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: When sensing his presence, it’s his power felt
How many of you have felt, at times, what you thought was an overwhelming sense of His Presence? I came to an understanding in my personal time with the Lord, this week, when His Presence became so strong, I said, “I want to thank You for Your Presence here today.”
COMMENTARY: Living under a rock
By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor I get it. You are in the river cooling off. You get bored. You see a bunch of cool, smooth, almost symmetrical stone, river rock that has been worn smooth by years of polishing by the rushing waters of the river. First, you...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanking community for Trout Derby
I just wanted to thank the Cherokee community for all of the hard work that went into the youth trout derby. This was our first year, and I was amazed at what all was put into it for the kids and the families. My boys had an awesome time! Ashley Nichole Ervin...
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: Charlie Toineeta
Charlie Toineeta, 71, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Swain County Board of Elections open meeting
June 18 at 5pm in the District Courtroom located at the Swain County Administration Building. The meeting will be in regards to the Whittier Precinct. This meeting is open to the public.
Vacation Bible School at Whittier UMC
June 24-25 from 5:30-7:30pm at Whittier United Methodist Church. All children ages 6-12 are invited to participate. The theme, “Love your neighbor as yourself”, will be presented through games, music, stories and crafts. A light supper will be served each evening,...
Football and Cheerleading announcements
Football and Cheerleading coaches are still needed. There are still spots available for youth cheer. Football Skills Night will be held Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm at the old CHS field. Football sign-up will be July 7-8 from 8am – 8pm at Birdtown Gym....
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