NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.”
Qualla Creations opens new, art-based storefront
Qualla Creations, a business of the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA), opened its doors officially in downtown Cherokee on Friday, July 12.
Tribal member participates in Cancer Walk-A-Thon
James “Bopper” Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, participated in the 8th Annual 24 Indianapolis on June 28-29.
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
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.
TRACK and FIELD: CMS teams compete at Conference Championship
The Cherokee Middle School boys and girls track teams traveled to Robbinsville on Monday, April 25 for the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Track and Field Championship.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr.
Joseph Edward (Eddie) Almond Jr., 65, of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, May 27. He was born Aug. 4, 1955 in Bryson City to parents Ruth Jean Cole Almond and Joseph Edward Almond, Sr. He had one sister, Ann Almond Howell (Bill) of Bryson City.
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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