NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIHA using rapid tests to be proactive
Dozens of cars stretched in a line to receive a COVID-19 test just three anxious days before Thanksgiving.
Weekly COVID-19 updates with Dr. Bunio (Nov. 19)
Each week, Chris McCoy, director of EBCI Communications, interviews Dr. Richard A. Bunio, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority executive clinical director, about current COVID-19 updates and news. It is aired via Cherokee Cablevision Channel 28 and livestreamed by Communications. Here is an edited transcript of the Q&A session on Thursday, Nov. 19. All answers presented below are from Dr. Bunio who has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Lumbee Recognition Act passes House
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state-recognized group based in Robeson County, is one step closer to achieving a goal they’ve been seeking for over 100 years – federal recognition as an American Indian tribe.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Swayney to receive Cultural Heritage Award
Robin Swayney, an EBCI tribal member and Qualla Boundary Public Library manager, is set to receive the Cultural Heritage Award from the Asheville-based conservation group Wild South.
Montelongo named IHS Pharmacy Tech of the Year
Since joining the Cherokee Indian Hospital (CIHA) Pharmacy two years ago, Elicia Montelongo quickly became one the most dependable and impactful technicians said CIHA officials. Now, she has been recognized nationally as the Indian Health Service Pharmacy...
Cultural Heritage Week held at CES
Cherokee Elementary School celebrated its annual Cultural Heritage Week from April 4-8.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Freedom of speech takes a step backward
The cause of a free and open press took a hit last week, albeit a symbolic one, in the Tribal Council Chambers on Thursday, April 5.
COMMENTARY: Cultural appropriation and commercialism….issue
I want to start this edition with my best wishes to the family of Dr. Wolfe who has walked on.
Tribal member gets candid about election experiences
One Feather staff sat down recently with Mary “Missy” Crowe, an EBCI tribal member from the Yellowhill Community, who wished to express her thoughts and experiences with the tribal election process. This is a transcription of that discussion. The One Feather has not attempted to verify or confirm or determine the accuracy of any factual or legal allegations made by Ms. Crowe and the things said in the interview are hers and hers alone.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves named to All-State
Lady Braves basketball players Kendall Toineeta, a junior, and Avery Mintz, a senior, have been named to the NCPreps.com All-State team.
WRESTLING: McCoy featured in Wrestling USA Magazine
EBCI tribal member Spencer McCoy, a junior at Swain County High School, received an Honorable Mention in the March 2014 issue of Wrestling USA Magazine. The publication ranked the Top 30 high school wrestlers from across the nation in the 195lbs. weight class. ...
Fishing Report: Get ready for opening weekend
Bring your own rock Saturday for the opening weekend of North Carolina fishing season. This is one of the biggest “sporting events” in the state. Anglers flock to the rivers and creeks in the seeming hundreds to catch the first trout of the season. Going fishing on...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Julie Freeman Howard – obituary
Julie Freeman Howard, 63, of Bryson City formerly of Mascotte, Fla., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019.
Alice (Tootie) Virginia Lee Lambert Owle – obituary
Alice (Tootie) Virginia Lee Lambert Owle, 67, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.
Molly Teresa Littlejohn – obituary
Molly Teresa Littlejohn, 57, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Christmas Bazaars
“Cruise the Smokies” Fall Rod Run
Nov. 8-9. Acquoni Expo Center (former Cherokee High School). Hosted by the Cherokee Rodders. Over 300 of the nation’s fantastic classic cars and trucks will be on display. Gates open at 9am with daily spectator entrance fee of $5 per person with children 10 and under...
Cherokee Youth Council Etiquette Training flyer
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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