NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Board on Geographic Names to vote on final replacement names this September
The Department of the Interior announced on Friday, July 22 that the 13-member Derogatory Geographic Names Task Force has concluded its review of the more than 660 geographic features featuring the name sq___,
CCS Board analyzes teacher salaries
The Cherokee Central Schools Board of Education focused on teachers’ salaries to begin its meeting this Monday, July 18.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
American Legion Auxiliary – What is the Auxiliary?
The Eastern Band of Cherokees is a Tribe whose members have a strong sense of fighting for freedom. We are lucky to have so many veterans!
Crowe to seek Miss Rodeo Washington title
Devalyn Crowe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a Yakama Nation descendant, is seeking the Miss Rodeo Washington 2020 title at the pageant scheduled for Oct. 10-12.
WCU and A-B Tech Memorandum displays progression of local education
Western Carolina University (WCU) and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, July 8. It “guarantees admission to WCU for all A-B Tech graduates who satisfy specific requirements spelled out in the document.”
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PETA responds to commentary
We thank Robert Jumper for his compassion for homeless animals. We agree that more resources are needed to prevent animals from becoming homeless in the first place.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Despise not the little things
“God can take the little things, the insignificant ones, and make them bigger in our eyes. Revival Fire and our praise, is in this House, this morning. Healing is here.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: McMillan signs with Western Carolina
Jason McMillan, Braves senior point guard, will continue his basketball career this fall at Western Carolina University.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts Conference Championship
Cherokee High School hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference Championship on Wednesday, May 4.
SOCCER: Yanez signs to play at Brevard College
Cherokee senior Sidnie Yanez has committed to play soccer at Brevard College in Brevard.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Memorial Service announcements for Sidney and Linda Myers
The Myers Family are honoring Sidney and Linda’s wishes by celebrating their lives at their childhood churches in Townsend, Tenn.
OBITUARY: Betty Jean Lambert Hawkins
Betty Jean Lambert Hawkins joined her heavenly Father, family and friends on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Betty was born in Cherokee on Jan. 27, 1934, the child of Leonard and Carrie Lambert.
OBITUARY: Robert “Bobby” Francis Stamper
Robert “Bobby” Francis Stamper, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Seeking EBCI graduation photos
If you are or know of an EBCI tribal member graduating from high school who doesn't live in the immediate western North Carolina area, we'd like to have their graduation photo and name sent to us for inclusion in an EBCI graduate section for the May 29 issue. We are...
Personnel Policy Review Committee canvassing tribal employees
Per the EBCI HR Department: The Personnel Policy Review Committee is canvassing Tribal Employees for feedback regarding the E.B.C.I Personnel Policy; employees may use this opportunity to suggest changes to the existing policy. Attached is a blank employee comment...
Mountain Heritage Day arts and crafts show accepting vendor applications
CULLOWHEE - Artists and craftspeople are being sought to participate in the 40th annual Mountain Heritage Day, Western Carolina University's annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian culture. Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, on the WCU...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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