NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Council tables land purchase in Cherokee County
A land acquisition deal for a 142-acre property in Cherokee County was tabled for further discussion at the Thursday, July 8 Tribal Council session.
EBCI photographers featured in The 400 Years Project
The 400 Years Project is a new photography collective designed to showcase Native American life through the lens of Native photographers. Created in 2020 ahead of the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s arrival from England, this project seeks to create a groundbreaking pictorial collection of photography from the mid-1800’s to the present.
Same-sex marriage ordinance again dies in Council without consideration
The issue of same-sex marriage was discussed during the regular session of Tribal Council on Thursday, July 8, but legislation submitted to make it a reality died on the floor for the second month in a row.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital names new public relations officer
Cherokee Indian Hospital has named Sheyahshe Littledave as their new public relations officer.
Cherokee, Swain school systems sign partnership with Job Corps
As the result of a partnership signed on Wednesday, Aug. 30 between officials from Cherokee Central Schools and Swain County Schools with the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC), students at those schools will be able to co-enroll providing better opportunities all around.
Madison Whitekiller named 2017-18 Miss Cherokee (Nation)
Eighteen-year-old Madison Whitekiller, a Northeastern State University student and former Junior Miss Cherokee from Verdigris, is the 2017-18 Miss Cherokee (Nation).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: We each are to be one of the “living stones”
By MYRA D. COLGATE “Yet the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands, as the prophet says, “’Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me? Says the Lord, or what is my resting...
EDITORIAL: And the One Feather endorses…
You see it all the time. Political “pundits” who proport to advise you on how to cast your vote.
COMMENTARY: Medal of Honor for Sgt. Burgess is long overdue
Fifty years ago, on April 18, 1969, a Cherokee hero gave his life in the service of his country. The late Sgt. John Decator Burgess, a proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was killed in action while on a combat mission with the 9th Infantry Division in the Quang Tri Province in Vietnam.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Buchanan signs with Lenoir-Rhyne
After one year at the helm as quarterback of the Cherokee Braves, senior Brandon Buchanan will be a Bear next season.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves beat Lady Bulldogs by 40 points
The Cherokee Lady Braves improved to 19-1 on the season with an impressive 40-point victory (65-25) over the Murphy Lady Bulldogs at home on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Cherokee Central Schools honors One Feather Reporter
At the half time break of the Cherokee High School versus Murphy girls basketball game at home on Tuesday, Feb. 3, game announcer Shawn Crowe called for the entire school board and Cherokee One Feather reporter Scott McKie Brings Plenty to assemble at half court.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Rosemarie Wilde Haigler – obituary
In the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, Rosemarie Wilde Haigler (8/6/1934) died peacefully, at Harris Regional Hospital, in Sylva.
Mouse (Deborah Anne) Thompson – obituary
Mouse (Deborah Anne) Thompson, 46, of Cherokee, passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 11 a.m.
Walela Palma – obituary
Walela Palma, infant daughter of Cassandra Tolley and Angel Palma, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
HAPPENINGS
Sequoyah Fund Indianpreneurship Course
Mondays from Feb. 24 – March 10 in the large conference room in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. This five-week course will meet weekly to discuss the basics of starting a business. It is a requirement for new business owners seeking Sequoyah Fund loan. Anyone who...
Fundraiser for Kara Martin
Jan. 31 from 11am – 2pm at the EMS Building on Acquoni Road. Indian dinners $7 or chili and frybread for $6, drink included. Kara is raising money for her trip to Albuquerque, NM to run for Miss Indian World at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in April. Call...
Per Capita notice for EBCI tribal members
To be considered for the June 2014 per capita distribution, completed enrollment applications for new applicants must be submitted to the Enrollment Office by Friday, March 14 at 4:30pm. Enrollment applications received after this date will not be considered for the...
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