NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
WCU to name archaeological facility after original Cherokee town name (Cherokee language translation)
This article was published in the Cherokee One Feather in March 2019. It has been translated into the Cherokee syllabary here by EBCI Beloved Woman Myrtle Driver, a fluent Cherokee speaker, to aid in language learning.
Congresswoman Haaland confirmed as Interior Secretary
Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), a member of the Laguna Pueblo, was confirmed as Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior on Monday, March 15.
WCU to resume ‘normal operations’ this fall
Western Carolina University is moving forward with plans to resume as close to normal operations this fall, given the current COVID-19 trends and projections, and as WCU’s clinic is helping to vaccinate the Western North Carolina region.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Parkway Partners program launching
This year marks the centennial of the National Park Service (NPS), and the most visited unit of the entire system is located less than a mile from the border of the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
Download your Remember the Removal Ride application
Download an application for the 2017 Remember the Removal Ride below. Applications are due in the Cherokee Choices office by Thursday, Nov. 10.
Download the 2016 Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Prize List
Download the 2016 Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Prize List
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote for Swain County Sales and Use Tax
On the Swain County ballot in November, the last item on the second page says “Swain County Local Sales and Use Tax – Local sales and use tax at the rate of one-quarter (.25%) in addition to all other State and local sales and use taxes.”
EDITORIAL: Come together, right now. Gadugi-The Heartbeat of our Tribe.
The Cherokee Fall Fair celebrates Cherokee culture every year during the first full week in October and has delighted visitors and hometown folks alike since 1914.
COMMENTARY: It’s past time to listen to women
Not only do men, all men, need to stop behaving in ways that degrade women, when women do bring up allegations, we all need to listen.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NAYO Baseball/Softball Tournament brackets
These are the brackets for the NAYO baseball and softball tournaments scheduled in Cherokee for July 17-19.
PHOTOS: 1st Annual Cherokee Skate Jam
See photos from the 1st Annual Cherokee Skate Jam held at the Cherokee Skate Park on Saturday, June 28.
BOXING: Bahe boxing family proud of Navajo, Cherokee heritage
The Bahe family, who live in Chinle, Ariz. on the Navajo Nation, are dedicated to the sport of boxing. They are also dedicated to and very proud of their Navajo and Eastern Band Cherokee heritage.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Paul Squirrell – obituary
Paul Squirrell, 83, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with his family and friends by his side. He had resided at the Tsali Care Center during the final days of his life.
Carl Johnson Nations – obituary
Carl Johnson Nations, 91, of the Ela Community, passed on May 30, 2019.
Clara “Mama Sue” Dills – obituary
Clara “Mama Sue” Dills, 92, of Webster, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family, Monday May 27, 2019. A native of Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Amanda Holderman.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of Nov. 21)
Important date for SSI recipient
If you are an EBCI tribal member and you received a per capita check please read the following: Dec. 12 is the deadline for your per capita receipts to be turned in to the Franklin Social Security Office; this deadline has been set in order to avoid a lapse in...
Cornhole Tournament
Nov. 23 at Cherokee High School. Registration will begin at 12pm and bags will fly at 1pm. Entry fee: $15/person, blind draw. All proceeds will go towards the CHS Senior Class. 1st prize - $200, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $50. Concessions will be available – hot dog or...
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