NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs passes bipartisan ‘Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act of 2021’
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on Wednesday, Aug. 4 passed the Durbin Feeling Native American Language Act of 2021, a bipartisan bill named in honor of the late Cherokee linguist Durbin Feeling who passed away in August 2020. The late...
Josh Taylor appointed as Chief of Police for Cherokee Indian Police Department
Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed announced on Thursday, July 29 the appointment of Josh Taylor, shown above, as the new Chief of Police for the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD). (Photo courtesy of Office of the Principal Chief) Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed...
School Board debates how to increase drug awareness
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education spent a large portion of their Monday, July 26 meeting discussing possibilities for combatting the drug issues on the Qualla Boundary. The Board welcomed to the meeting...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee announces valedictorian, salutatorian
Cherokee High School has announced its top two students for the Class of 2017.
Huskey named Harrah’s Cherokee Regional Direct Marketing Manager
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announced on Friday, May 12 the recent promotion of Gavin Huskey, an EBCI tribal member, to Regional Direct Marketing Manager.
Dora Reed Book Club students
The following students were honored on Tuesday, May 9 at the Dora Reed Center for qualifying for various book clubs.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Money is only a useful tool in our lives
It is the love of money that can actually set up a wrong relationship with money.
COMMENTARY: Let’s talk about the Oliphant in the room
This commentary isn’t about the mythical creature from Tolkien stories but a landmark federal case that has adversely affected tribal communities for decades.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Lord’s Discipline
It is true that all discipline is painful at the time, not joyful, but all who are to be trained by it, receive peace and righteousness.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Pee Wee Braves runner-up in Cracker Bowl
What a difference a week makes! The 2014 Cracker Bowl, postponed from last weekend due to snow and ice, was played on a beautiful, sunny day at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8.
GOLF: Two Lady Braves compete at State
The Lady Braves Golf team made school history at Cherokee High School by sending two members to the NCHSAA State Finals on Oct. 27 and 28.
CROSS COUNTRY: Toineeta qualifies for state meet
Kendall Toineeta, a senior member of the Cherokee High School girls cross country team, placed 14th at the 1A West Regional meet at Asheville Christian Academy on Saturday, Oct. 25 and qualified for the state meet.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Natasha Rashae Pheasant – obituary
Natasha Rashae Pheasant, 23, of Swain County went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.
Carl Ellis Parker – obituary
Carl Ellis Parker, 59, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.
Herman Luke Crowe – obituary
Herman Luke Crowe, the one-month-old son of Joel Daniel “JD” Crowe and Maritsa Stefani Wachacha, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at 10:16 a.m. after being rushed to the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
RFPs – Contractor(s) sought for 2014 Cherokee Pow Wows (revised 12/16)
(Note: These RFPs were revised by the Dept. of Commerce from their original version.) RFP - MEMORIAL POW WOW PRODUCTION FY2014 RFP - JULY 4 WEEKEND POW WOW PRODUCTION FY2014
“Unto these Hills” to hold local auditions
Cherokee Historical Association will hold two auditions for the 2014 season. The first date is Saturday, Jan. 11. If you cannot make it, the other date is Saturday, March 22. Both audition times are from 2-6pm. CHA is located at 564 Tsali Blvd. in Cherokee across...
FEMA not distributing mobile homes anymore
FEMA, who provided Tribes throughout Indian Country, with the FEMA mobile home initiative, has notified the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) that they do not have any more mobile homes to distribute to Tribal Programs at this time. Qualla Housing Authority...
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