NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CAMPAIGN BIO: Frank Dunn
(Note: The Cherokee One Feather sought candidate bios and posed several questions to candidates in the upcoming Special Election in the Wolftown Community. Bios are published exactly as they were sent to us with no editing.) Question 1: What qualities, education, and...
CAMPAIGN BIO: Amy Sequoyah Anders
(Note: The Cherokee One Feather sought candidate bios and posed several questions to candidates in the upcoming Special Election in the Wolftown Community. Bios are published exactly as they were sent to us with no editing.) My name is Amy Sequoyah Anders. I am 46...
EBCI Treasury details American Rescue Plan spending
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was provided $160 million in federal funding in 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Where does that money go?
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“EBCI Strong” shirts making a statement and helping local food pantries
One Cherokee business is making t-shirts that are making a positive statement and helping local food pantries during the quarantine time of COVID-19.
Red Cross partnering with Wolftown Community Club on Blood Drive
Amid closures and cancellations due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), blood donations in the region have declined dramatically.
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).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Event planning in the COVID-19 universe
I would like to comment on our recent survey question about conducting public events during the resurgence of the coronavirus. There are mixed emotions in our community about the cancellation of a full-blown Cherokee Indian Fair. It is the second year in a row, after decades of fall festivals, that we have had to close one of our most anticipated events.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Purity of heart motive can bring good accountability desired
Read 1 Peter 3:12, John 9:31
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member is now chair of Swain Board of Elections
Congratulations to newly sworn-in members of the Swain County Board of Elections. Hannah Smith, an attorney and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was appointed chair by Governor Cooper.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 59 Robbinsville 38
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights 59-38 in a game at Robbinsville on Friday, Jan. 27.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Delbert Carsyle Walk Jr. “JD”
Delbert Carslyle Walk Jr “JD”, age 67, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
OBITUARY: Vivian West Solis
Vivian West Solis, age 59, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Geneva West.
OBITUARY: Ronnie Steven Swisher
Ronnie Steven Swisher passed away on Friday, Feb. 4.
HAPPENINGS
Art event in Asheville to celebrate Cherokee artists
July 14 from 10am – 3pm at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce. The event, co-sponsored by the Asheville Chamber and the Sequoyah Fund, will feature Cherokee artists who will have booths set up to sell their art. A networking reception will take place immeidatley...
Benefit Dinner for Jerry Sherrill
June 13 at 10am at Acquoni Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. This is to help him pay for expenses due to a transplant. The dinner consists of: chestnut bread/lye dumplings, chicken, sochan, poke salad, fried potatoes, fatback, dessert, and drink for $8. Info:...
Waterfalls Baptist Vacation Bible School (updated flyer)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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