NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park to begin phased reopening on May 9
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is increasing recreational access and services.
NCAI hosts Congressional Town Hall on COVID-19 legislative efforts
National Congress of American Indian’s (NCAI) President Fawn Sharp (Quinault) hosted a web-based panel discussion on Tuesday, April 28 concerning the United States’ response to the COVID-19 impact, both physical health and economic, in Indian Country.
Graham County resident tests positive for COVID-19
On Sunday, April 26, the Graham County Health Department in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority identified a Graham County Resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in Graham County and is now isolating in their home.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum offering workshops on feather capes, traditional fabric twining
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer three workshops on March 12, 13, and 14 at the Museum, on making feather capes, twining, and recreating an ancient Cherokee skirt.
Museum offering Cherokee Trail Guide training
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer training for EBCI tribal members who want to become certified as guides for the Cherokee Heritage Trails.
Bird serves as judge for World Hoop Dance Contest
The world’s best hoop dancers traveled to Phoenix, Ariz. for the 25th Annual World Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum on Feb. 7-8.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Where do we go from here?
It has been an eventful year. The most significant of which for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was the election of a new principal chief after 12 years, three consecutive terms, under a single administration
COMMENTARY: An independent newspaper works for open and accountable government
I was 26 years old when I was hired as editor of the Cherokee One Feather. I had no editing experience, no management experience, no supervisory experience, and I certainly had no experience putting together a budget.
Reader responds to Ledford’s commentary
William Ledford is well located in New Mexico since that is close to Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and others that have helped Obama push this country to the brink of a third world country.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: CHS team gets send-off to state
The Cherokee High School track team got a parade escort out of town on Thursday, May 9 as they are en route to the 1A State Track Meet at N.C. A&T in Greensboro. CHS will be represented in several events including: Girls 4x800M relay team of Le Le Lossiah, Jordyn...
FOOTBALL: Tisho signs as preferred walk-on with UT
For the past several years, EBCI tribal member Greg Tisho has been one of the top receivers in western North Carolina. Next year, the Swain senior will be taking it to the next level and suiting up in the orange and white of Tennessee.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts 1A West Regionals
Cherokee High School played host to the 1A West Regional meet on Saturday, May 4, and will be represented in four events at the state meet set for Friday, May 10 in Greensboro.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Skilly French – obituary
Skilly French, 77, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 20, 2017.
Melissa Ann Jumper – obituary
Melissa Ann Jumper, 41, of the Big Y Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a period of declining health.
Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley – obituary
Michael Wilson “Mike” McCauley, age 69, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at home.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Yoga shirts available
Cherokee Choices has announced the addition of the Cherokee Yoga shirts. Attend 10 Cherokee Yoga classes between now and Dec. 19 and receive a free shirt (razorback flow tank or t-shirt). Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:50pm in the Ginger Lynn...
Free Admission Day at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. will be celebrating Sequoyah Remembrance Day and Sequoyah’s contribution to the Cherokee people by creating a writing system, the Cherokee Syllabary with free admission to the museum on Sunday, Aug. 4 from 12-5 p.m. Allen...
Mountain State Fair Pony Express
The Pony Express will be running again this year to make entering in the NC Mountain State Fair easy and convenient. Stop by the EBCI Cooperative Extension Center at 876 Acquoni Road in Cherokee to pick up a copy of the Entry & Award Catalog. Entering items is...
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