NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Five Tsali Care residents positive for COVID-19
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff A total of five residents of Tsali Care Center have tested positive for COVID-19 marking the first positive results to come out of the facility since the pandemic began last year. Tribal officials, in making the...
Council passes medical marijuana ordinance
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff After six years of wrangling with the issue, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is entering the world of medical cannabis (marijuana). Tribal Council passed an ordinance during the regular session on Thursday,...
CCS weighing COVID decisions before Fall start
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff On Tuesday, Aug. 3 Cherokee Central Schools announced that they would be delaying the start of school from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16. The decision came after an increase in COVID-19 cases on the Qualla Boundary over the last few...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal members recognized at AISES Leadership Summit
Since 1977, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) has worked to substantially increase American Indian and Alaska Native representation in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields — as students, professionals, mentors, and leaders.
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.
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
James Richard Bigwitch obituary
James Richard Bigwitch, 48, born Aug. 20, 1971 made his journey to his heavenly home from Cherokee Indian Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.
Samuel Watty – obituary
Samuel Watty, 84, born April 22, 1935 went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 following a brief stay at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. His loving family was by his side.
Joyce Smoker Gregory – obituary
Joyce Smoker Gregory, 57, of the Snowbird Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 11, 2019.
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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