NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
NCDHHS, EBCI opens Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services Eligibility Office in Cherokee
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) have established an EBCI/NCDHHS Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Eligibility Office in Cherokee. The office open officially on Monday, March 1.
One Feather wins 23 N.C. Press Association Awards
The Cherokee One Feather won a total of 23 awards in the N.C. Press Association’s Annual News, Editorial, Photojournalism, and Ad Contest during the annual conference on Friday, Feb. 26.
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Feb. 23, 24, and 25
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Feb. 23, 24, and 25
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on April 23
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will celebrate Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 23 from 10am – 2pm with special activities at Sugarlands Visitor Center, Cades Cove Visitor Center and Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
Second Annual Gadugi Earth Day event planned
Cherokee will celebrate the second Gadugi Earth Day event at the Acquoni Expo Center parking lot on Friday, April 22 from 12-5pm.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces spring grantees
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPF) recently awarded 18 new grants totaling over $2.4 million, continuing its mission to improve the quality of life for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the surrounding region.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Harry’s on the Hill update
First and foremost, I would like to say, “Thank you!” Everyone has been overly supportive and encouraging! Unified together we can make a difference, and I wanted to let you know that we have.
EDITORIAL: Coconuts and apples
When I was being “reintroduced” to the Tribe after a long time away from Cherokee, a friend told me early on that I should expect a good amount of “poking fun” and “name-calling” if I was to be welcomed and accepted in the community.
COMMENTARY: Tribal member experiences discrimination at Harry’s on the Hill
Discrimination and hate are out there and going to Harry’s on the Hill; I got to experience it first-hand.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves’ shots fall in 1st round win over Bessemer City
The Braves have found their range again. Following a rough shooting game (28 percent) in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference championship game last week, Cherokee, the #7 seed in the western Section, shot a much better 40 percent on Monday, Feb. 24 as they defeated #10 seed Bessemer City 72-56 in the first round of the 1A state playoffs.
19 brave the cold for the Moccasin Run
The Cherokee Runners staged the 3rd annual Moccasin Run on Sunday, Feb. 23 with 19 runners completing the 10 miles from Straight Fork Bridge to the Acquoni Expo Center track.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves in action today, see full brackets
The Braves (15-10) have garnered a No. 7 seed in the western section of the 1A state playoffs, and the Lady Braves (22-3) have garnered a No. 1 seed. Both will be in action in the first round at the Charles George Arena on Monday, Feb. 24. The Lady Braves...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Olivia Martinez – obituary
Olivia Martinez, 69, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Linda Sue Chiltoskie “Sooge” – obituary
Linda Sue Chiltoskie “Sooge”, a life-long native of the Wolftown community, passed away on Thursday Jan. 17, 2019 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after fighting an extended illness. Linda was a Doulas/Pregnancy Support Specialist, a cosmetologist, and she also...
Mary Lucille Smith McCoy – obituary
Mary Lucille Smith McCoy, 78 of the Yellowhill community, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2019.
HAPPENINGS
Community Café conversation
Nov. 14 from 5:30-8pm in the Tsali Manor Dining Room. A conversation will be held about caring for children entitled “Strong Communities Raise Strong Children”. The goal of the conversation is to end child abuse and child sexual abuse. The event is being sponsored...
People Helping People Toy Run flyer
Genealogy classes for EBCI tribal members
Classes for EBCI tribal members will begin Oct. 17 from 5-7pm at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. Classes will be held every Thursday at the same time.
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