NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Becky Walker memorial garden passed by Tribal Council
Tribal Council passed an amended resolution that will add a memorial garden for Becky Walker and others at the future pavilion location near Kituwah.
Council changes tribal law on marijuana
Tribal Council made changes to drug code for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians when dealing with small amounts of marijuana.
Carmaleta Monteith named EBCI Beloved Woman
Carmaleta Littlejohn Monteith, an elder from the Yellowhill Community, is the newest Beloved Woman of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
President Obama writes to New Kituwah students
Earlier this month, students in a first grade class at New Kituwah Academy received a letter from a very special person.
New Kituwah Academy Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
New Kituwah Academy Honor Rolls – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Chamber Singers perform at Disney
Members of the Cherokee (Central Schools) Chamber Singers group had their dreams come true by being able to perform at Disneyworld in Orlando, Fla. recently.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Familiarity breeds contempt
I was watching the live feed of Tribal Council and again some of the official video archives of different sessions of government workings, and I came away a little sad at what we are allowing ourselves to be and how we talk to the people we say that we love.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member addresses housing issues
We will soon be the proud recipients of a tribal government that has, for the first time in our people’s history, decided to use tribal resources to directly benefit people who aren’t even citizens of the US.
EDITORIAL: Adding value to the language
Getting youth engaged in the Cherokee language can be challenging.
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
David Ledford – obituary
David Ledford, 72, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee.
Jonathan L. French – obituary
Mr. Jonathan L. French was born on April 21, 1964, in Washington, DC, and passed away on Sept. 16, 2019.
Roberta L. Murphy-Waldroup (Granny Bert) – obituary
Roberta L. Murphy-Waldroup (Granny Bert), 78, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Start Smart Soccer flyer
Soccer TEAM play sign-ups
Jan. 6 and 7 from 8am – 8pm at the Birdtown Gym. Ages for youth soccer are 5-12. For registration, parents will need to bring a copy of the child’s current sports physical and EBCI enrollment card or birth certificate if the child is not a tribal member. Info:...
Start Smart Soccer sign-ups
The Recreation Dept. is now taking sign-ups for Start Smart Soccer which will be held Sunday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Feb. 9. Start Smart soccer will introduce children, ages 3-7, to the sport of soccer in a fun, non-threatening environment focusing on fundamental...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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