NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Weekly COVID update with Dr. Bunio – “Back to School”
This week, McCoy and Dr. Bunio are joined by Dr. Linda Givens, pediatrician at CIHA, and Kayla Grzech, licensed clinical social worker at Analenisgi.
Cherokee Nation expands tourism offerings with opening of historic Saline Courthouse Museum
The last of nine district courthouses built in the 1800s by the Cherokee Nation, the Saline Courthouse is full of Cherokee history.
Tribal Food Distribution Program awarded $4.5 million to renovate facility
The Tribal Food Distribution Program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has been awarded a $4.5 million grant to help renovate their facility.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Stamper completes TERO Job and Career Prep classes
TERO job bank participants attended the first session of Job and Career Preparation and Michael Stamper, an EBCI tribal member, successfully completed the full course which consisted of four classes with the last one being held on Thursday, April 14.
Cherokee students win at Heard Art Show
The artwork, in various mediums, of several Cherokee High School students won awards and was sold at the recent Heard Museum Guild American Indian Student Art Show.
Park to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on April 23
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 23 from 10am – 2pm with special activities at Sugarlands Visitor Center, Cades Cove Visitor Center and Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Tribal member gets candid about election experiences
One Feather staff sat down recently with Mary “Missy” Crowe, an EBCI tribal member from the Yellowhill Community, who wished to express her thoughts and experiences with the tribal election process. This is a transcription of that discussion. The One Feather has not attempted to verify or confirm or determine the accuracy of any factual or legal allegations made by Ms. Crowe and the things said in the interview are hers and hers alone.
EDITORIAL: Representing all the people
I have heard Tribal Council and community members discuss the possibility of one person, one vote in tribal government for many years.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you youth for courteous treatment
Several months ago, I had surgery on my knee and during that time I was debilitated, it was necessary for me to use a walker.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Benjamin rushes over 100 yards in Braves loss
It was a tough night for the Braves (3-4) as they traveled to Murphy on Friday, Oct. 3, but J.J. Benjamin, senior running back, ran tough all night long despite the scoreboard which had Murphy on top 56-20.
JV FOOTBALL: Strong defense key to Braves 48-20 win
Cherokee’s defense held the Tigers scoreless until just before halftime and recovered four Tiger fumbles as Cherokee (4-1) dominated Rosman 48-20 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 2.
GOLF: Sampson leads Lady Braves against Highlands
Cherokee junior, Tysha Sampson, carded a 94 to lead the Lady Braves against Highlands on Thursday Sept. 25 at the par-72, 5,932-yard Waynesville Inn – Golf Resort & Spa.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Nell Beck Crowe – obituary
Nell Beck Crowe, 73, of Cherokee, left peacefully to be with the Lord Jan. 9, 2019.
Timothy Jeffrey Locust Jr. – obituary
Timothy Jeffrey Locust Jr., infant son of Timothy Jeffrey Locust Sr. and Nalisha Watty Guerrero passed away Saturday, Jan. 5 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Winfred Maney – obituary
Winfred Maney, age 84, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away at his home on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Ken Blankenship retirement party
Ken Blankenship retirement party. Dec. 27 from 2-4pm in the Ken Blankenship Education & Research Center at the Musuem of the Cherokee Indian. Join for refreshments and reminscences.
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Dec. 19)
Birdtown Community to host yard sale
Yard Sale. Jan. 2-3 starting at 9am both days at the Birdtown Community Building. Tables are $10/each and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Concession will also be open. Interested parties that would like to participate, call 736-7510.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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