NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI tribal member to serve as vice president of tribal food organization
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is one of two eastern federally recognized tribes that participates in SWIFT (Southwest Indian Food for Tribes), and now a tribal member will serve that organization as its vice president.
Maney convicted on seven charges connected with sex abuse of a minor
Following two weeks of evidence and testimony, jury members needed only 29 minutes of deliberations to convict a Jackson County man on seven charges connected with sex abuse of a minor.
WCU launches MMIW art exhibition
Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Fine Arts Museum is now displaying a new exhibition that highlights art of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Academy First Quarter Perfect Attendance and Honor Rolls
Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling contest winners
The annual Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling contest, hosted by the Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley and the Office of the Vice Chief, was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 3. Following are the winners: 6 - 9 months division:...
2018 Cherokee Indian Fair Baked Goods winners
Following are the winners of the 2018 Cherokee Indian Fair Baked Goods competition hosted by the EBCI Cooperative Extension Office:
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The question of congregating
Millions of Americans have been through a three-month education in separation from loved ones and many are having to continue in isolation because of illness or age.
COMMENATARY: A national strategy to prevent veteran suicide with deep roots in the Carolinas
With COVID accelerating veteran unemployment and economic uncertainty, a whole of government approach to tackling veteran suicide inclusive of private industry and academia is needed now more than ever.
COMMENTARY: Life lessons
I have definitely learned a lot recently. For instance, I have learned just how “non-essential” churches are and how essential rioting and looting is at least in the eyes of one particular political party.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bradley, Toineeta named CHS Athletes of the Year
Cherokee High School seniors Jaron Bradley and Kendall Toineeta were named the Athletes of the Year at the annual Athletic Awards program held Thursday, May 21 at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Furman Douglas Smith-Crowe
Furman Douglas Smith-Crowe, 71 of Cherokee, passed Dec. 18, 2020 after battling illness for the past several months.
OBITUARY: Dovi Queen
Dovi Queen, 26, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021.
OBITUARY: Jesse Eugene Winstead
Jesse Eugene Winstead, 77, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 after a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
39th Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest application
39th Annual Indian Unity Conference Writing Contest Application Please feel application out completely and attach your writing entry to this application. Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ...
Indian Taco Fundraiser for Delaney Wildcatt
Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival returns to WCU
The Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival will return to Western Carolina University on May 16-17. The event is sponsored by the Southeastern Council of the International Federation of Fly Fishers. This fun-filled weekend of programs, presenters and exhibitors is the...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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