NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD apprehends escapee
During the late night hours of Monday, Dec. 27, Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) Community Action Team members and Patrol officers successfully apprehended a male subject who had previously escaped custody after having been detained with trafficking amounts of heroin.
First Native American director of NPS sworn in
Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as Director of the National Park Service (NPS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on Thursday, Dec. 16. Sams is the first tribal citizen to lead the agency, which has been without a Senate confirmed leader for nearly five years.
Secretary Haaland wraps “Building a Better America” Tour by Highlighting Clean Energy, Drought Investments
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland wrapped her week-long trip out West on Sunday, Dec. 12 as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Building a Better America” tour.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Over 280 volunteer during 14th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians came together again this year to sponsor the 14th annual Day of Caring on Thursday, May 17.
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Snoopy Spot
My niece, Elle, called a small, quiet place to sit a “snoopy spot” when she was little.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The importance of voting in N.C. Primary Election
This is the first year that North Carolina’s primary election will be held on “Super Tuesday” on March 3.
COMMENTARY: Welcome back off-Boundary media!
Today (Feb. 5) during Reports to Council, the Tribal Council seemed to come to an understanding concerning a year-long plus media “ban” of all media except for Cherokee One Feather staff in the Council Chambers during sessions.
COMMENTARY: Reply to One Feather Commentary: We are all getting older
I am a geriatrician, a doctor who specializes in taking care of older people.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Tribal members place at state meet
Several EBCI tribal members place at the 1A State Track & Field Championship held at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro on Friday, May 15.
ON THE SIDELINES: Championships are won during the summer
There’s the old saying that “Champions are made in the offseason”. Well, for high school and college athletes, the offseason is definitely during the summer.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee results from 1A West Regional
Several members of the Cherokee boys and girls track and field teams traveled to Appalachian State University in Boone on Saturday, May 9 for the 1A West Regional meet.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Danny Lane Swayney
Danny Lane Swayney, 43, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
OBITUARY: Joseph Clifton Gibson (J.C. / Jake)
Joseph Clifton Gibson, 74, of Cherokee, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
OBITUARY: Gary Dean (Boots) Smith
Gary Dean (Boots) Smith, 64, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he loved gardening and the outdoors.
HAPPENINGS
Congressman Mark Meadows’ Cherokee office hours
A staffer will be on hand to assist constituents with any federal agency such as the VA, BIA, Park Service, Social Security, IRS, USFS, passport expediting, etc. at the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10am – 3pm.
Have It Your Way Healthy Snacks Cooking Demo flyer
Cherokee Yoga classes
Tuesdays from 12-12:50pm and Thursdays from 12-12:50pm at the GLW Complex Community Room. The classes, sponsored by Cherokee Choices, are free and open to everyone. All props are provided. The Tuesday class is an All Levels Flow and Relax Class with Robin and...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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