NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ledford named honorary member of EBCI
Patsy Everhart Ledford, Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 Auxiliary president, has served the members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for years in various capacities, and now she is an honorary member of the Tribe.
EBCI Joint Information Center wins top SOAR Award
The EBCI Joint Information Center won the top award as the 2020-21 SOAR (Success in Operations, Accountability, and Reporting) Awards were given during a Tribal Council session on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 3.
Dogwood Health Trust donates to Center for Native Health
Dogwood Health Trust recently awarded more than $1 million over three years to the Center for Native Health to further strengthen and expand The Medical Careers and Technology Pipeline (MedCaT) for Indigenous and rural Appalachian students. Started in 2010, MedCaT
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Principal Chief’s Awards given to exceptional EBCI students
The annual Principal Chief’s Awards ceremony was held in the Tribal Council Chambers on the morning of Friday, May 25.
Upward Bound participant and CHS senior selects college
A local student and Upward bound participant, Anya Walsh, is set to begin Appalachian State University in the fall after she graduates from Cherokee High School.
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute staff visits Santa Fe Indigenous Leadership Institute
The staff of the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico earlier this month to meet with the founders and co-directors of the Santa Fe Indigenous Leadership Institute.

OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Why Jesus had to come as a baby for our redemption
At this time of year, as followers of Christ, we need to remember the real reason for this season.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: With God, age should make little difference
“If one person in Scripture had to move from hell, to his overcoming with God and into victory—it was the 17-year-old Gideon,” began Pastor Melton.
COMMENTARY: The presumption and loss of innocence
Since much of our data is stored on tribal servers, the One Feather, along with many other tribal programs, lost access to information necessary to perform their daily tasks.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2015-2016 Braves, Lady Braves basketball schedule
2015-2016 Braves, Lady Braves basketball schedule
ON THE SIDELINES: Helmet-to-helmet must be called
Sometimes, when standing on the sidelines taking photographs at Cherokee football games, I laugh to myself when I see a big hit because it’s all a part of the game.
FOOTBALL: Murphy tops Braves following big second half
It was a tale of two halves as the Cherokee Braves (3-3) hosted the Murphy Bulldogs (5-1) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Vaughn F. Smith
Vaughn F. Smith, 74, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey Smith Sr. and Helen Bradley Smith.
OBITUARY: Albert George Sr. “Dinker”
Albert George Sr., “Dinker”, 60, went to his meet his Lord Savior on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Dinker will be welcomed at the Heavenly gates by his parents, brothers, and a sister.
OBITUARY: Joseph “Joe” William Lomas
Joseph “Joe” William Lomas, 25, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Frybread Dinner Meet the Candidates
April 1 from 5-8pm at the Qualla Community Building. Everyone is welcome to meet the Jackson County candidates for Sheriff, County Commissioner, NC House and Senate for the district. Frybread taco and drink is $7 for adults and $5 for children. There will be a bake...
WCU to hold GMAT practice test
Western Carolina University will hold a GMAT practice test and an information session about Cherokee's part-time MBA cohort at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort on the following dates: Monday, March 24 - Information Session from 11am-12pm, GMAT Practice Test from 1-4pm...
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