NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves change to Town Hall law
Three days after the latest Town Hall of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Tribal Council approved legislation to change the tribal law regarding when the meetings are held. During its regular session on Thursday, March 7, Tribal Council unanimously approved Res. No. 137 (2024) that was submitted by EBCI Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley.
Tribe responds to Senators’ letter regarding cannabis operation
Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) sent a letter to various state and federal officials on Friday, March 1 regarding the cannabis operation of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Update on the EBCI Tribal Portal
Over the last few months, the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Executive staff and Tribal Council met with Kevin Jackson, EBCI Information Technology (IT) director, and members of his team to examine a beta test of the upcoming EBCI Tribal Member Portal currently undergoing development since November 2023.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Right Path holds graduation ceremony
The 2020 ᏚᏳᎪᏛᎢ Right Path Adult Leadership cohort gathered at the Unto These Hills Outdoor Theater on Thursday, Sept. 10 to accept their certificates of achievement
EBCI Family Safety Program celebrates fifth anniversary
On Oct. 1, 2015, the Family Safety Program became the child welfare and adult protective services program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The Family Safety Program took over jurisdiction from North Carolina Department of Social Services for any child welfare or adult protective matter arising on tribal trust land.
THANK YOU: Thank you for benefit support
On behalf of the Feather Girls, I would like to say our deepest appreciation
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It’s getting better all the time
“I’ve got to admit it’s getting better, A little better all the time.”
COMMENTARY: Your vote is important in the primary
Early voting started Thursday, April 28 for Swain County residents at Birdtown Gym in Cherokee and Swain County Board of Elections in Bryson City.
COMMENTARY: Reader supports free Park parking passes for tribal members
It was in the One Feather that I first learned about the Proposed Fee Changes for the GSMNP for 2023, including the implementation of Parking Fees.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Robbinsville 53 Braves 50
The Robbinsville Black Knights edged the Cherokee Braves 53-50 in a game at Robbinsville on Friday, Jan. 27.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rachel Mathews Mathis
Rachel Mathews Mathis, 67, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.
OBITUARY: Janet Jessie Walkingstick-Mehaffey
Janet Jessie Walkingstick-Mehaffey, 77, of 71 Hyatt Cove Rd. in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 while at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
OBITUARY: CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.)
CPO Herbert Sneed Sr., USN (Ret.), 86, of the Wolftown Community, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, Aug. 26. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness originating from his service to his country and tribe.
HAPPENINGS
Volunteers sought for breeding bird survey
A partnership of organizations is seeking volunteers for the fifth year of a volunteer breeding bird monitoring and education program that will be conducted this spring and summer at two early-successional habitat sites along the Little Tennessee River. The program is...
Cherokee One Feather celebration, birthday, and memorial ad rates/sizes
Harrah’s Cherokee to attempt to break world record
Harrah's Cherokee will attempt to assemble the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators in the world. The first 1,400 ticket holders for the finale of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition will receive a complimentary full Elvis costume, or guests are also...
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