NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
A cultural connection: Language revitalization at forefront of Cherokee, Māori visits
A cultural connection has been made between language learners of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and Māori from New Zealand. A group from Cherokee High School, representing the EBCI, traveled to New Zealand in April, and a group of Māori visited Cherokee in October.
Scare-okee Committee attempts to firm up the plan
By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. - At the Scare-okee committee’s meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Shawn Blanton Emergency Operations Center, event manager Mollie Grant led the group in a review of the event checklist. Scare-okee is...
CCB medical cards revealed at Cherokee Police Commission meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital lab working diligently amid pandemic
The laboratory staff at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is aiding in the process of coronavirus (COVID-19) test sample collection and preparation for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) community.
Engineering students triple WCU’s output of face shields for medical worker use in pandemic
Students from Western Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology have checked out 3D printers from the university and are using them from home to help produce face shields for use by health care professionals during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Remember the Removal riders training through quarantine
The 10 riders representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on this year’s Remember the Removal ride are continuing their training during the current COVID-19 quarantine situation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus, the way, the light, the truth
The Old Testament has taught many of us that God was actually introducing us to His Plan from the very beginning in the book of Genesis.
COMMENTARY: Royalty have represented with style and grace despite uncertainties
Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Amy West, Teen Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Haley Smith, Junior Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Nevayah Panther, and Little Miss Cherokee 2019-21 Georjia Girty have represented the Tribe with style, grace, and most of all, patience, during one of the most turbulent times in recent history.
COMMENTARY: Woe the People
Representative government is a mixed blessing. While representative government represents, by definition, the people, it is impossible for a small body of elected officials to resolve or agree with every person or body of people that they represent.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Braves get opening day road win at Hayesville
The Cherokee JV Braves (1-0) got their 2016 campaign started off well on a hot and humid night in Hayesville.
ON THE SIDELINES: Protect your noggin’
If you know me or read my column regularly, you know I’m a huge fan of the Olympic Games.
FOOTBALL: Braves win season opener in Tennessee
Cherokee fans got to see a rainbow, a beautiful sunset, and a season-opening win on Friday, Aug. 19 as the maroon and gold traveled to Tennessee.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Darrell William Teesateskie
Darrell William Teesateskie, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at his residence. He is survived by his children, Dawn Rae Vallejo and Woodrow Teesateskie; three grandchildren, Dreyton Long, Davisia Teesateskie, and Cyrus Crowe; and his riding buddy, Oscar.
OBITUARY: Joseph “Joe” Thompson
Joseph “Joe” Thompson, 94, of the Big Cove Community, went to his Heavenly Home to join his Father on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Jackson and Alice Wolfe Thompson.
OBITUARY: Jean Johnson Arch
After a courageous battle with various illnesses, Jean J. Arch entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from her home surrounded by family. Jean’s faith was the essence of her service to her community. She was given awards that described her outstanding service and tireless dedication to the Cherokee people and community.
HAPPENINGS
Waterfall Hike with Friends’ Classic Hikes of the Smokies
Friends of the Smokies and hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead a hike on Tuesday, May 13 on the next Classic Hike of the Smokies to Ramsey Cascades, the tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). Hikers will enjoy a strenuous...
WCU to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 9-10
Western Carolina University will hold a trio of commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 9-10 – to recognize the academic achievements of what is expected to be a record-breaking spring class.
CIHA Peds Kindergarten round-up flyer
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