NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tsali Care staff taking precautions to safeguard residents
Tsali Care Center is currently testing residents and staff for the coronavirus (COVID-19) in efforts to stay ahead of the game in the fight against the virus.
Cherokee’s Immediate Care Center closing until further notice on May 15
The Immediate Care Center (ICC) in Cherokee will close until further notice on Friday, May 15. The Center is operated by the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA).
Vice Chief submits legislation to harshen penalties for tribal drug offenses
In an effort to combat the illicit drug issue on the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Vice Chief Alan B. Ensley has submitted legislation that would harshen the penalties of those convicted of tribal drug offenses.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Miss Cherokee Report for February
February was an interesting month for me as I traveled to Washington, D.C to represent the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians at the 2015 U.S.E.T Impact week!
Wachacha receives the Hayes Award
Sarah Wachacha has been named the 2014 recipient of the Hayes Award which is presented annually to an employee of Cherokee Indian Hospital.
Yogi Crowe Scholarship Fund deadline nearing
The deadline for requesting financial assistance from the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund for summer semester is Wednesday, April 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Against national motto on public buildings
This letter to the editor is in response to an article published in the Feb. 11 issue of the One Feather entitled “In God We Trust motto withdrawn in Council”.
EDITORIAL: The sound of silence
In January 2016, Tribal Council passed a law (Resolution No. 87) that did away with verbatim written documentation of Council sessions as a matter of course. In other words, the exact words of the Council no longer had to be made into a written record and minutes of the sessions could be summarized.
EDITORIAL: What’s in your wallet?
A quick search on Indeed.com, an employment research website, for “Native American Tribal Council”, “Native American Tribal Chief” and “Native American Vice-Chief”, results in annual average salary information of $92,000, $132,000 and $76,000, respectively.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHS athletes honored at banquet
Cherokee High School had their annual Athletic Banquet, on Friday, May 17 in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. “Cherokee High School would like to thank Gloria Griffin for her attendance and a special thank you to all the trophy sponsors and...
FOOTBALL: War Eagles make playoffs
The Western Carolina War Eagles (3-3) hosted their conference rivals, Tri-State Wildcats (4-4) on Saturday, May 18. Ray Kinsland Stadium was in for a treat. This matchup was to decide second place in the conference and decide who would make it to the IFL playoffs, and...
WRESTLING: Rivera signs with Belmont Abbey
Cherokee standout Tavi Rivera will continue his wrestling career at Belmont Abbey College this fall. He signed a letter of intent on Thursday, May 16 to wrestle for the Division II school located in Belmont.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Bernice Welch Lambert – obituary
Bernice Welch Lambert, 76, of the Birdtown Community in Cherokee, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Elsie Rogers Kimsey – obituary
Elsie Rogers Kimsey, 100, of Whittier, passed away in her home following a brief illness on Sunday Dec. 3, 2017.
Dwight Walkingstick – obituary
Dwight Walkingstick, 67, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 at his residence.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Sequoyah Fund Trainings
Marketing Basics for Small Business. Aug. 8 from 6-9pm in the Sequoyah Fund Office in the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex. This seminar will help you understand how to market your products or services to increase sales and grow a successful small business. You’ll learn...
Disaster Relief Assistance Loans available at Sequoyah Fund
Sequoyah Fund has recently received funding from Cherokee Preservation Foundation for a special loan program to assist businesses affected by the landslide. This funding will enable Sequoyah Fund to make low interest loans (1-4 percent) to local businesses which have...
Mountain Mediation Services holding raffle fundraiser
The “Myrtle Beach Fall Get-Away,” sponsored by Mountain Mediation Services (MMS), gives the winner their choice of fall dates to visit the coast. Raffle tickets are available at several local businesses in the area including: City Lights Bookstore and Jack the Dipper...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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