NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds first meeting of 2022
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met on Friday, Jan. 7 following the decision to postpone the start of school. During this meeting they addressed COVID concerns and how to move forward with the year.
Cultural District plans in the works at Nikwasi Mound
The Nikwasi Initiative has the deed to the Nikwasi (sometimes called Noquisiyi) Mound in the town of Franklin and serves as the mound’s current caretakers. They are hoping to expand educational opportunities at the site with their new Noquisiyi Cultural District site plan.
Interior Dept. seeks nominations for Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names
The Department of the Interior announced recently that it is seeking nominations for members of the new Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names. The committee will identify geographic names and federal land unit names that are considered derogatory and solicit proposals on replacement names.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools earns professional excellence award
The National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities (NJC) recently honored the Cherokee Central Schools Related Professionals Team of Julie Ogletree, Tina Woody, Linda Lunnen, and Joanna Frizzell with the 2018 McLean Yoder Award for Professional Excellence (MYAPE).
Veterans’ Corner: Warren Dupree
Warren attended Gallup High School in Gallup, N.M and graduated May 29, 1967. Two weeks later, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Warren says that it was a combination of his desire to not be a burden to his parents and his brother’s correspondence
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Grow-A-Row
America’s Grow-A-Row mission is to positively impact as many lives as possible through a volunteer effort of planting, picking, rescuing, and delivering free fresh produce.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Opportunity knocks
It is time to nag you about voting again. This time we are looking at federal, state, and local elections.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Holiness is our reward and a stronghold
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member concerned about Wellness Center closing
I want to make every woman on the Qualla Boundary aware of what I found out today.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Warriors edge the Braves in final minute
The 2015 Battle of the Nations between the Cherokee Braves and the Choctaw Warriors concluded in dramatic fashion as the Warriors slightly edged the Braves 21-20 in a game that would be decided in the final seconds of regulation.
FOOTBALL: Mountaineers top Braves 49-7 in away game
The Braves (1-1) came up short against the veteran Mitchell Mountaineers at Memorial Stadium in Bakersville on Friday, Aug. 28 by the score of 49-7.
ON THE SIDELINES: Ohio State will repeat as national champions
If you could see my face, you’d know the disdain I have with myself for even saying this, but Ohio State is my pick to win the College Football Playoff National Championship.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kimberly Dawn Crowe
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Kimberly Dawn Crowe, 36, announces her passing on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.
OBITUARY: T.J. Holland
T.J. Holland, 44, of Robbinsville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of Tommy and Patricia Long Holland of Robbinsville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ned and Shirley Massey Long and his...
OBITUARY: Perry Dean Sequoyah
He was born in Cherokee to the late Gilbert Smith and Jesse Kay Sequoyah.
HAPPENINGS
Jim Thorpe Native American Games
June 8-14 in Shawnee, Okla. Events include wrestling, karate, basketball, softball, track and field, and more. Stickball has been added this year. The website has not yet been updated, but keep checking back at www.jimthorpegames.com. For registration assistance...
BBQ dinner fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 20 from 11am – 2pm at the old Yellowhill Community Building. Includes slaw, baked beans and drink $7. This is a fundraiser for Kara Martin who is running for Miss Indian World at next month’s Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.
Cornhole tournament fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 22 at Big Y Community Building. Sign-ups at 5:30pm, bags fly at 6pm. $25 per team followed by a $5 blind draw. Pay-outs 75 percent on team tournament and 75 percent on blind draw. Longest shot competition – Native American craft prizes. This is a fundraiser...
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