NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Long found guilty of misusing Tribal property
After 22 months of hearings and eight dismissed charges, a jury found Benjamin Cody Long guilty of ‘misusing Tribal property’ on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 14.
Council discusses Tribe’s future with USET
What began as a routine piece of legislation turned into a discussion on the future of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) association with USET (United South and Eastern Tribes).
Tribe to hold referendum on Council term limits, staggered terms
Council approved Res. No. 11 (2021) unanimously during an Annual Council session on Monday, Oct. 11 that calls for three questions regarding term limits to be posed to the voters which would result in a change to the EBCI Charter and Governing Document.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
LETTER: Junior Miss Cherokee says thanks for support
Si yo, on Oct. 5, I was crowned Junior Miss Cherokee. I am Cecily Dvdaya Swimmer, and I am 10-years-old.
Tribal member, former addict starts Rez Recovery Riders
Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal member, is not shy about his past, but he’s optimistic about his future and that of his fellow tribal members, and he’s working hard to make a positive difference.
Rooted in the Mountains symposium draws on tradition, looks to future
The eighth annual Rooted in the Mountains symposium at Western Carolina University brought concepts of Cherokee philosophy and living wellness to campus Thursday, Sept. 28, and Friday, Sept. 29.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Apparent transparency
The issues come when you ask for information, and you are met with indifference and silence.
COMMENTARY: The woes of voter participation in EBCI elections
Let’s talk about EBCI voter turnout.
COMMENTARY: The debates are nearly history. Use them to make history.
We will be finishing up the One Feather debate series on Tuesday, July 9 with the Board of Education candidates. All Tribal Council seats, Vice Chief and Chief candidates have been allowed to share their visions with the local community and the internet world for our Tribe.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Four Lady Braves in double figures at Andrews
Four Cherokee Lady Braves were in double figures at Andrews on Friday, Jan. 23 as they improved to 17-0 on the season with a 69-44 win.
MS BASKETBALL: Lady Braves runner-up in conference tournament
The Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves finished as the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament runner-up as they fell short to the Hayesville Yellow Jackets 47-43 in the championship finals of the SMC tournament in Robbinsville on Thursday, Jan. 22.
MS BASKETBALL: BRAVES WIN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
The Cherokee Middle School Braves capped off a perfect season with a 77-42 victory over the Rosman Tigers in the championship finals of the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament held at the Robbinsville High School on Thursday, Jan. 22.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Michael Brian Terrell
Beloved husband, father, brother and son; Michael Brian Terrell, 42, a native of Swain County, made his heavenly journey home on April 17, 2020.
OBITUARY: Rebecca Owl Boyum
Rebecca Owl Boyum passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 following a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Joan Hope Nichols Edmonds
Joan Hope Nichols Edmonds passed away on April 15, 2020 in her home. She ended her nine-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Joan was born in Tenino, Wash. on Feb. 24, 1939.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Center Pajama Party flyer
Cherokee Cancer Support Group flyer
Soccer Registrations for U5-U12 divisions
Ages are by Aug. 1, 2013. Cherokee Recreation states, “We hope to have our own league this fall, but in order to do that, we need to generate higher player numbers! If you’d like your child to participate in a youth soccer league this spring, please call Jessica at...
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