NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Connecting to Nature: NPS director visits GSMNP on National Public Lands Day
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff Connection to the land was the theme as National Public Lands Day was celebrated in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Saturday, Sept. 24. To make it more special, the director of the National Park Service...
Tribe’s COVID Dashboard coming to an end
After more than two years of reports, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) health officials are ceasing publication of the COVID-19 dashboard. The last one is set to be released to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Tribal member to attend White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
The White House is hosting a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been invited to attend.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee students learn about human body, healthy lifestyle
In an effort to combat childhood obesity, Cherokee Elementary School and New Kituwah Academy students learned about the human body in an exhibit called Speedway to Healthy which was set up in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on Sept. 5-6.
Jones-Bowman Fellows to launch social media campaign
For the first year of the community initiative, the 2018-19 fellows have developed a Social Media Campaign that will raise awareness about different issues affecting the Cherokee community.
WCU biologist: Quality of western North Carolina’s fall leaf season hinges on turn to normal weather pattern
If the warmer and wetter than normal conditions prevalent across western North Carolina over the summer continue into September, fall leaf colors in the mountains are likely to be muted, but a transition into a normal weather pattern would result in a brighter tapestry of hues across the region.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Confusion is not helpful…
When I started this episode of the Mr. Bill Show report the major news was the ongoing pandemic and the confusion emanating from the White House.
COMMENTARY: An open letter from Chief Sneed regarding George Floyd’s death
Like all Americans, I was outraged when I saw the video of George Floyd pleading for his life, only to have his pleas fall upon deaf ears and his life snuffed out at the hands of an overzealous government official.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Every decision impacts your life
Pastor Melton reminds each person, “The Church is here to teach us something that will lead and guide us—that we will be able to take away with us,
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK: Cherokee hosts rainy-day meet
The Cherokee varsity track team hosted a meet in the rain on Wednesday, April 15. The Braves took second place out of five teams with a score of 50.5, and the Lady Braves took second place out of three teams with a score of 39.
ON THE SIDELINES: Sports are silly…so, why are they so important?
Sports have to be the silliest endeavor that we do in our lives – throwing balls through a hoop, smashing into each other on a field, kicking a ball into a net, running in circles on a track, chasing a white ball around a course, etc. So, why do we love them so much?
FOOTBALL: McCoy signs to play football at WCU
Spencer McCoy, an EBCI tribal member who is a senior at Swain County High School, has agreed to play college football at Western Carolina University.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARIES: John Walter Grant “Zahey”
John Walter Grant “Zahey” transitioned from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, surrounded by his family.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Using Jesus’ authority, all people can trump our enemy’s power
“I saw satan fall from heaven like lightning!” Jesus had shared with his 72 new disciples in their enthusiasm in having helped others overcome demonic influences.
OBITUARY: Johnny Adam Walkingstick
Johnny Adam Walkingstick, 45, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Artist-to-Entrepreneur training
Feb. 20 from 5-7pm in the Sequoyah Fund Conference Room. Sequoyah Fund presents the “Artist-to-Entrepreneur” series. This on-going program will assist artists as they translate their passion and art into a profitable business. The Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)...
Essential Oils Workshop
Feb. 17 from 6:30-7:30pm at Sassy Sunflowers Bakery & Café. Many of us do not understand what essential oils are of how they can benefit our homes and families. This is your chance to learn about these oils and how they can enhance your life. There will be a...
Arneachs to lecture at Sequoyah Birthplace
Feb. 16 from 1-5pm at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. The event will feature Lloyd Arneach Sr. and his daughter, Dawn Arneach, both EBCI tribal members from the Yellowhill Community. Mr. Arneach will share stories starting at 2pm, and Dawn will help...
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