NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Blackfeet Nation calls for permanent protection of Badger-Two Medicine
Following decades of threat to their cultural homeland, the Blackfeet Nation on Thursday, June 25 released a legislative proposal to permanently protect the Badger-Two Medicine as a “Cultural Heritage Area.”
Face coverings to be required on EBCI tribal lands and throughout state
Following a week of increased coronavirus (COVID-19) cases statewide and the first reported death among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), leaders are taking increased action to help curb the spread of the virus.
Positive COVID-19 case in Graham Co. linked to church gathering
The Graham County Health Department, in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services and the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, identified on Wednesday, June 24 a Graham County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in the county and is now isolating in their home.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Park offers reward for info on Cataloochee Artifact theft
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are offering a reward for information regarding the recent theft of artifacts from the Palmer House in Cataloochee.
Sale of WCU 125th anniversary ornaments supports Staff Senate scholarship
Members of Western Carolina University Staff Senate are selling collectible purple ornaments imprinted with the university’s 125th anniversary logo to raise money for the Staff Senate scholarship fund.
Coulter Regional Leadership Academy at WCU announces members of 2014-15 cohort
Nine Western North Carolinians will form the 2014-15 cohort of the Coulter Regional Leadership Academy, a regional leadership development initiative facilitated by Western Carolina University in partnership with the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader unhappy with “creepy crawlers”
Once again, the general public has been made aware that a personnel file containing compelled, personal information pertaining to a candidate for Principal Chief, was stolen from Tribal records and distributed to the public in an internet social medium form.
LETTER: Wolftown Community Club says thanks
The Wolftown Community Club held their School Supply event on Saturday, Aug. 8, and it was a success!
EDITORIAL: Streetwalking
As I navigate the streets of Cherokee, whether on foot or in a vehicle, I regularly see vehicular traffic disregarding the pedestrian crosswalks, and I see pedestrians crossing in areas not designated for pedestrian crossing.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Cherokee boys, girls rout Nantahala in opener
Cherokee basketball is off to a great start as both the boys and girls varsity teams routed Nantahala in the season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Led by Dustin Johnson with 17 points, the Braves (1-0) won 97-8. The score was 42-3 after the first quarter and 64-4 at...
Cherokee Choices 5K honors Betty Dupree
A total of 67 runners and walkers came out to support the Cherokee Choices 5K on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Tribal members vital in Swain, Murphy wins
Swain and Murphy are now both one win away from playing for their second consecutive state football championships, and EBCI tribal members have been vital to their success. Swain defeated Hendersonville 55-24 on Friday, Nov. 16 to advance to the Regional (4th) round...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Geraldine Walkingstick – obituary
After a valiant fight with cancer, Geraldine Walkingstick passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Aug. 15, 2017.
Rafe Allen Rattler – obituary
Rafe Allen Rattler, infant son of Jon Rattler and Brandy Keen Rattler, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Elnora Nell Owle Maney – obituary
Elnora Nell Owle Maney, 73, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva
HAPPENINGS
Free SCC Employability Classes
Free SCC Employability Classes for the Unemployed and Underemployed are being offered this summer. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. on the SCC Jackson Campus in the Employability Laboratory, Oaks 104. Info: (828) 306-7020 June 5 On Track- 10 Hidden Rules to...
Oklahoma relief drop-off points in Cherokee
In the wake of the storms that passed through Oklahoma, there may be Chickasaw, Absentee Shawnee, Potawatomi, along with other tribes, who have been directly affected. Many have asked how they might be able to assist with providing relief for the storm victims and...
EBCI Money deadline approaching
The next Manage Your EBCI Money deadline is June 30. The distribution of the minor funds for qualifying members is the first week of September. To be eligible to receive funds in September, minors must complete the online Manage Your EBCI Money course, 18 years old...
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