NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission discusses public information and community reporting
A theme throughout the meeting was reporting and how to properly disseminate information. Part of this discussion involved the Cherokee Indian Police Department and the potential hiring a public information officer (PIO). Cherokee Police Chief Carla Neadeau was amongst the guests at the meeting.
Hospital reports 430 “no-shows” for January
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is concerned about people not showing up for their appointments. It reported a total of 430 “no-shows” for Primary Care appointments during the month of...
Bill to place Tennessee lands into trust for EBCI passes House, for fourth time
Once again, a bill that would place 76 acres of land containing several Cherokee historic sites in eastern Tennessee in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, H.R. 548, passed the House on Tuesday, Feb. 7 by a unanimous voice vote.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kananesgi Pottery Festival highlights millennia of Cherokee tradition
An art form that began thousands of years ago, after the mud dauber (Didanisisgi) taught Cherokee people how to make pottery, was on display at the Kananesgi Pottery Festival.
EBCI Destination Marketing hopes for a season in the sun
According to Chris McCoy, EBCI Director of Communications and Interim Director of Destination Marketing, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian’s new special events calendar is attempting to establish a new marketing standard.
SCC student helps WCU archive Cherokee language documents
Over the past 15 years, the Cherokee Language Program (CLP) at Western Carolina University has compiled and digitized thousands of Cherokee language documents and media files.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Speech Boundaries
You would be hard-pressed to find a group of individuals who are more dedicated to free speech than the staff of the Cherokee One Feather.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Come with great expectations
As Pastor Melton began, “The problem with the Church in today’s world is we seem to be coming to see only the dead pews. Maybe we’re coming to greet a few people, leave an offering, listen to the music, or listen to the preaching.
COMMENTARY: Getting in the Zone
Zoning has been a dirty word in Cherokee for as long as I can remember. In a discussion during one of my early days in working with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the subject was brought up by one of the folks less educated on the history of the subject on the Qualla Boundary.
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: No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson
No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson, age 44, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Star, as he was commonly known as, is survived by his loving wife, Shakira Sampson.
OBITUARY: Emily Walkingstick West
Emily Walkingstick West, 81, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Emily was the daughter of the late Johnny and Emma Walkingstick.
OBITUARY: Robert Lee Washington Sr.
Robert Lee Washington Sr., 46, of Sylva, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Dr. King to lecture on The Battle of Horseshoe Bend at Sequoyah Museum
Dr. Duane King will be lecturing on The Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Post-Removal Factionalism and a Cherokee Bandolier Bag at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum on Sunday, March 16 from 2-3pm.
DNA testing scheduled for April
The following dates are available to schedule appointments for DNA collection: Wednesday, April 2 Friday, April 4 Wednesday, April 9 Friday, April 11 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Wednesday, April 23 Friday, April 25 Wednesday, April 30 The local collection...
Unto These Hills acting audition
March 22 from 2-6pm. Also, if you’re interested in lights, sound, stage crew, etc., stop by the CHA office and fill out an application before March 22. Info: 497-3652
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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