NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Connecting to Nature: NPS director visits GSMNP on National Public Lands Day
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff Connection to the land was the theme as National Public Lands Day was celebrated in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday, Sept. 24. To make it more special, the director of the National Park Service...
Tribe’s COVID Dashboard coming to an end
After more than two years of reports, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) health officials are ceasing publication of the COVID-19 dashboard. The last one is set to be released to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Tribal member to attend White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
The White House is hosting a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been invited to attend.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI member realizes dream of being a published author
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle sat alone in the bleachers. She stared at her phone screen, squeaking basketball shoes acting as white noise in the background.
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade set for Tuesday, Oct. 8
The Cherokee Indian Fair Parade will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Dr. Murray named Western Region Superintendent of the Year
After only two years at the helm as superintendent of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS), Dr. Michael Murray has garnered a prestigious award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: What we were before
We must try, as a tribal community, to care for what we have. It is not acceptable to sit back and expect that our elected officials will handle all that we need done.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Our Trusting Of God by faith, His gift to us
And so dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God
COMMENTARY: Medal of Honor Monument long overdue
Legislation is currently going through Congress that would authorize the building of a Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, D.C. to honor the recipients of the Medal such as PFC Charles George who received it posthumously for his heroic actions saving several fellow soldiers during the Korean War.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: All-Star games promote camaraderie, fun
You could tell from the moment they took the court for warm-ups that the boys West vs. Midwest All-Star game was going to be a fun one.
SPORTS FLASHBACK: Theodore Owl Reed: Education pioneer, Carlisle Indians member
In the early 1900s, Theodore “Ted” Owl Reed, an EBCI tribal member, left his home in North Carolina to begin a life-long search for higher education in the service of Native Americans.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts five-school meet
The Cherokee varsity track team hosted a five-school meet on Wednesday, March 16. Hayesville won the boys team contest with 167 points and Robbinsville won the girls team with 153 points. Following are results for each event: Girls Team Scores 1 –...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith
Christopher Alvin “Jude” Smith, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital.
OBITUARY: Cinda Justine Taylor
Cinda Justine Taylor, 33, of Cherokee, loving mother whose kids meant everything to her, took her journey to Heaven on Tuesday, Aug, 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Garfield “Ronald” Lambert
Garfield “Ronald” Lambert born June 14, 1939 to the late Herman and Amanda (George) Lambert, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Elementary Kindergarten Registration
May 15 from 3-6pm at the Cherokee Elementary School. Info: 554-5020
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of April 24)
Annual Music of the Mountains Festival scheduled
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will hold its 10th annual Music of the Mountains celebration Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. This event now spans an entire weekend, with performances of traditional music in neighboring communities, including an entire...
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