NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
TERO holds Tribal Contract Training
The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) held a training on Wednesday, July 20 to help program personnel better understand the Independent Contract Agreement (ICA), which is the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) standardized contractual agreement for establishing formal working relationships for products and services. Hosted by Terri Henry, executive director of TERO, the training was conducted by Michael McConnell, EBCI’s attorney general.
Council approves $3 million to start Fairgrounds renovation project
The Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds is in need of renovation to the point that the annual Cherokee Indian Fair, the largest annual event of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is not able to be held there safely. Tribal Council approved $3 million, during its regular session on Thursday, July 14, to get that renovation project started.
Graham Co. man sentenced on various charges including habitual felon
In a “three strikes and you’re out” decision, a Graham County jury this week first found a Robbinsville man guilty of breaking into and stealing items from a garage, then guilty of habitual felon, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said. Thanks to that sentence...
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
One step at a time: How dancing is saving JaTanna Feather’s life
JaTanna Feather takes a long look at her dancers. A few dozen pairs of feet bounce off the stage at the fairgrounds.
Indian Fair Parade Grand Marshals to be EBCI dancers
For over 11,000 years, Cherokee feet have danced on the ground of the mountains in western North Carolina.
Cherokee Youth Council has a busy summer
The Cherokee Youth Council (CYC) had a busy summer. The members were involved in several activities and events.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: I got shot last week
I was able to get the COVID-19 vaccine shot last week.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jehovah T’sidkenu, meaning,‘The God of My Righteousness’
Read John 3:16-21, and Romans 5:8
COMMENTARY: Beware of men in suits
For approximately four years, the One Feather has followed the investigation of the Qualla Housing Authority (QHA) by the United States Department of Justice.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Four Braves named All-Conference
Four members of the Cherokee Braves 2016 varsity football team have been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference team.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee participates in Reindeer Games
Members of the Cherokee H.S. track teams participated in the 10th Annual Reindeer Games held at Polk Co. High School Track in Columbus on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 69 Andrews 23
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Andrews Lady Wildcats by a score of 69-23 at Andrews on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Annie Welch French
Annie Welch French, age 87, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Adam and Annie Powell Welch.
OBITUARY: Arthur Wade
Arthur Wade, 74, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.
OBITUARY: Brian Roy Gomez
Brian Roy Gomez, 32, left this world to be with our Heavenly Father to be the “True Angel” he was on Saturday, Sept. 4.
HAPPENINGS
Leadership programs calling for nominations
The Cherokee Right Path, “Du-yu dv-i” Adult Leadership Program and the Coulter Regional Leadership Program are both accepting nominations for their 2014-15 programs. Right Path is a 12-month leadership program for EBCI tribal members to learn Cherokee history and...
Cherokee School Teachers Reunion
June 14 from 11am – 1:30pm at the Cherokee Youth Center. All current and former teachers of the Cherokee Central Schools system are invited to a potluck lunch. Bring your favorite covered dish and your own drink. Plates, napkins, cups, ice, etc. will be furnished. ...
Summit on natural products planned for June 10 at WCU
Western North Carolina’s growing natural products industry will be the focus of a gathering at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, June 10.
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