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Saunooke turns down Tribal Gaming Commission appointment
Robert Saunooke has decided not to accept an appointment to serve on the Tribal Gaming Commission (TGC) for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Saunooke was appointed by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed and was set to have a Tribal Council confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Several cannabis issues discussed in Council session
Tribal Council addressed several pieces of legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Jan. 12 dealing with the issue of cannabis.
Tribal Council declines to read Principal Chief’s ordinance
During the Orders of the Day at the beginning of Thursday’s (Jan. 12) Tribal Council session, Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed presented a question to the Council.
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Lloyd Carl Owle receives Frell Owl Award
Lloyd Carl Owle, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, received the coveted Frell Owl Award on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 14 during a ceremony held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Convention Center.
EBCI announces Remember the Removal participants for 2023 Ride
Six members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have been selected to participate in the 2023 Remember the Removal (RTR) Ride which will retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears this June. The riders will join participants from the Cherokee Nation on the journey from New Echota, Ga. to Tahlequah, Okla.
Cherokee language translation of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN: ᎤᎾᏕᏘᏴᎯᏕᎾ ᎾᎥ ᎤᏒ ᎨᎲ Unadetiyvhidena na’v usv gehv Almost Christmas near night it was ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas By Clement C. Moore ᎤᏬᏪᎳᏅ ᎢᏃᎵ ᎤᏁᏍᏓᏅ Inoli uhnesdanv Translated by Inoli (Wiggins Blackfox) ᎤᎾᏕᏘᏴᎯᏕᎾ ᎾᎥ ᎤᏒ...
OPINIONS
SPEAKING OF FAITH: About the God who provides for us all…
What a wonderful Promise today from the Lord Who declares, “He finished it before He ever started any of it.”
COMMENTARY: The status quo comes with a price
We are all opponents of disruption. We love normalcy. When things function to our satisfaction or comfort level, we don’t want snags.
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Nation has no rights to seat a delegate in Congress
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has conducted a major ad campaign to generate support to have a delegate seated in the House of Representatives. Several native leaders across the country and legislators are supporting this action, accepting at face value what Cherokee Nation has said.
SPORTS Di-Ne-Lv-Di-Yi
MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING: Cherokee wrestlers place at SMC meet
One Feather Staff Report Photos (shown in hyperlinks) courtesy of Erin Kirkland/Cherokee Middle School ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. - The Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School championship meet was held at Robbinsville High School on Thursday, Dec. 15. Cherokee Middle...
WRESTLING: Cherokee vs Murphy, Dec. 13
The Cherokee High School (CHS) varsity wrestling team hosted the Murphy Bulldogs (MHS) on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 13. Following are the results per trackwrestling.com:
WRESTLING: Tri-meet held at Swain County
Cherokee High School and Smoky Mountain High School visited Swain Co. High School for a three-team match on Friday, Dec. 9.
OBITUARIES
OBITUARY – Nevada “Vadie” Serenity Bone
Nevada transitioned from this life on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the age of 39.
OBITUARY: Andreanne Rose Catt
Andreanne Rose Catt, a daughter of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Sicangu Lakota Nation. Daughter of the late Rochelle Rae Walking Eagle and Boyd Andrew Catt (Andrew Iron Shell). Andreanne was born during a fierce summer storm that knocked the lights out...
OBITUARY: Adriana Nicole Garcilita
Adriana Nicole Garcilita, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
SCC to offer webinar, “Preparing your business for the threat of Coronavirus”
Is your business prepared for the Coronavirus? Southwestern Community College will be hosting a webinar on that topic from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.
Upcoming events in Cherokee
Following is a listing of events scheduled for Cherokee in the next three months per the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds staff:
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 2020
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
These walls can talk: Jared Wheatley provides a canvas
They stand amongst the tallest in western North Carolina and help form the many businesses of a seemingly ever-growing city. Asheville has also had quite a few social walls that have become more visible each year.
Cherokee Musical Theatre students go tropical with “Once on This Island Jr.”
The Cherokee Central Schools Musical Theatre Program took their audience to the Caribbean with its performance of “Once on This Island Jr.”, a musical based on the 1985 novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy. The musical opened at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the evening of Thursday, May 12.
Tribal member shows art in Brooklyn
Isabella Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a sophomore seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting with a minor in philosophy from the Pratt Institute, participated recently in the university’s art show entitled “XO”. (Photo courtesy of Saunooke family)
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