NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Kayaker drowns in Oconaluftee River near Smokemont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers were assisted by emergency responders from Cherokee Fire & Rescue, Cherokee Tribal EMS, and the Cherokee Indian Police Dept., in the recovery of drowned kayaker, Megan Thompson, age 34, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 24.
The bridge on the river, why?
A project to bring a new pedestrian bridge and main sewer line to downtown Cherokee made significant progress this week.
Tribes to receive $1.7 billion to fulfill Indian Water Rights Settlements
Following a trip to the Gila River Indian Community with members of the Arizona congressional delegation on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the Department’s plan to fulfill settlements of Indian water rights claims using historic funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Active Routes to School program starts at CES
Over 100 third, fourth, and fifth graders at Cherokee Elementary School took to the track on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 28 to kick-off a new program.
Library manager moving to Museum
After 11 years as manager of the Qualla Boundary Public Library, Robin Swayney will be changing jobs.
Blankenship among 24 North Carolinians named Friday Fellows
The William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations, the flagship program of Wildacres Leadership Initiative, has named Cory M. Blankenship, an EBCI tribal member, to its 2017-19 class.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: EBCI tribal flag should be flown at same height as U.S. flag
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is a proud, sovereign nation and the EBCI tribal flag can be seen flying all over the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation) but lower than the flag of the United States. Why? I would like to see the flags flown at the same height, at least here on tribal land.
COMMENTARY: Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Team answers commentary questions
The Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Team (DV MDT) is writing in gratitude that a discussion about domestic violence has been taking place in the One Feather.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Life is a Seed
In the prayer prayed by the Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 1:1-9, 15, 17-23, he asked for the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of Him, so we are to get close enough for things to be revealed to us. We are to spend quality time with Him. It is His Exceeding Power that we are to be searching for and in Him, we are actually to be seeking His Face. (verses 20-21).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee hosts multi-school meet
Cherokee hosted a multi-school meet for high school and middle school teams on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves edged in four overtime thriller
The JV Braves (3-1) have won their last two games in dramatic fashion so it should come as no surprise that they got their first loss of the year in an overly dramatic fashion – in four overtimes!
Cherokee Runners training for Savannah Marathon
The Cherokee Runners gathered for a group run on Saturday, Sept. 20.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Geraldine Stamper
Geraldine Stamper, 82, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Born to the late Robert Stamper Sr. and Roxanna Standingdeer Stamper, she was a life long resident of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: David Paul Lambert
On April 27, 2020, David Paul Lambert, 54, of Cherokee, went to his Heavenly home. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe Lambert Sr and Louisa Lambert, both of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Brenda Kay Wildcatt
Brenda Kay Wildcatt, 53, of Cherokee, has made her journey to her Heavenly home. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Reagan and Lucy Wildcatt, along with her son, Jordan Shane Ledford.
HAPPENINGS
Procedure for Exempt Status – Vehicle and Property Taxes
In cases where EBCI tribal members who live on the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee Indian Reservation) receive notices from the County Tax Office stating they owe property and/or vehicle tax, you must present the following information to that office: Valid identification...
W. Jeff Bishop to lecture at Sequoyah Museum
Nov. 24 from 2-3pm at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. W. Jeff Bishop, the president of the Trail of Tears Association’s George chapter, will present a free lecture on Removal in the Heart of the Cherokee Nation: Crisis in George, 1838. This lecture...
Wolftown Community Club Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 23 at 1pm at the Wolftown Gym. This will be a potluck dinner with the Community Club providing turkey, dressing and drinks. The Club is also sending a special invitation to Wolftown veterans.
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