NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Woman pleads guilty to multiple charges following “crime spree” in Jackson Co.
A woman last fall embarked on a crime spree in the Sylva area, breaking into people’s homes, stealing various items that included collectible, rare and valuable musical instruments and using illegal drugs.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fair food vendors selected, menus approved
In preparation for the 105th Cherokee Indian Fair, Frieda Huskey, Fairgrounds and Special Events supervisor, and Lisa Frady, Events and Group Tour coordinator held a drawing on Tuesday, June 20 for the vendors who will be serving food at the Fair.
Harrah’s Cherokee announces leadership promotions
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino announced two promotions within its regional leadership team on Thursday, June 22.
Qualla Boiz making decals with Cherokee in mind
Qualla Boiz, a business owned by three EBCI tribal members, is specializing in decals with Cherokee designs.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
EDITORIAL: Lack of transparency is a killer
The One Feather regularly runs into roadblocks and barriers when it comes to data that should be readily available to the public.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Johnson gets 35 points to lead Braves over Swain
Dustin Johnson, Braves senior point guard, scored the first five points of the game and just kept going as he led Cherokee to a 96-55 win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves remain unbeaten with big win at Swain
The Cherokee Lady Braves (14-0) remained unbeaten on the season with a big win at Swain on Friday, Jan. 16 as the Lady Braves topped the Lady Maroon Devils 87-35.
On the Sidelines: Will Poolaw is a shining example
This is the first installment in a weekly sports column where I’ll highlight Cherokee athletes and coaches, provide some “insight” (or my take on insight) on games, sometimes discuss national sports news, and give my “sporting must-sees” for the weekend which will include my picks for live and televised events not to miss.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Fred Bradley Jr. – obituary
Fred Bradley Jr. 72, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 3, 2020.
Cora Carolyn Littlejohn – obituary
Cora Carolyn Littlejohn, 66 years young, of Cherokee, passed away at Mission Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.
Louwanda Jean Bryant – obituary
Louwanda Jean Bryant, 83, wife of the late Charles Junior Bryant, of Ladson, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Jan. 16)
Big Cove Free Labor Turkey Shoot
Jan. 18 at 5pm at the Jess Welch Turkey Shoot Facility. Good food, good prizes. All guns welcome.
Indoor Flea Market
Jan. 24-25 starting at 8am at the Birdtown Community Club Building. Will cancel if weather is bad. Info: Jody Taylor 736-7509
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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