NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
DOI: Recognition plan for Lumbee has been developed but not yet released
The Department of the Interior press office responded on Monday, April 28 to a question from the One Feather regarding the memorandum stating, “The Department of the Interior has developed a plan in accordance with President Trump’s memorandum and will provide an update when appropriate.”
Cherokee community gathers to support Autism education and acceptance
April is both World Autism Month and National Autism Acceptance Month in the United States. The Jackson, Swain, Qualla Boundary Autism Support Group hosted the 2nd Annual Cherokee Autism Celebration in the Peaches Squirrell Sports & Recreation Complex in Cherokee, N.C. on the evening of Thursday, April 24.
EBCI joins in Accord Agreement with other USET founders
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was one of four federally recognized tribes that founded what would become the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) – founded originally as the Inter-Tribal Council of United Southeastern Tribes.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Appreciate the journey”: Cherokee High School Class of 2024 graduates 92
Cherokee High School (CHS) held their Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 on the evening of Friday, May 24 in Ray Kinsland Stadium. CHS had a graduating class of 92 students.
‘Life-saver’ among SCC grads honored at Medical Assisting pinning ceremony
One day last fall, Jessica Bradley started feeling uncharacteristically ill while on the job as a Medical Assisting Instructor at Southwestern Community College.
EBCI Division of Community, Education, and Recreation May 2024 newsletter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Right focus
“It is very important to get out and educate for this upcoming election. We need to take a serious look at all candidates. Take the “D’s” (Democrat) and “R’s” (Republican) off the candidates.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Tough choice
Think of all those pursuits we have in life. Every one of us has them.
COMMENTARY: Talking Trees Trout Derby is family fun
The Oconaluftee River erupts into a cavalcade of sparkles as the early morning sunlight hits the water, and the sounds of laughter can be heard coming from the water and banks. Each year, over a thousand children and their families flock to the Oconaluftee Island Park on the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee, N.C.) to take part in the annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Youth wrestling tournament to be held at Harrah’s Cherokee
This journey takes its next step in Cherokee with the YONA Youth Wrestling Championship. This wrestling event is planned for March 5 and 6 and will be the first of its kind held at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Convention Center.
WRESTLING: 1A West Regional results
Following are the results, per trackwrestling.com, for the NCHSAA 1A West Regional meet held at Alleghany High School in Sparta on Saturday, Feb. 12:
FOOTBALL: Bradley signs to play college football at Carson-Newman
Don Bradley, senior quarterback for the Cherokee Braves, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 2 – National Signing Day – to play football this fall at Carson-Newman University.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Claude Ray Sneed
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Claude Ray Sneed.
OBITUARY: Tony Steven Taylor
Tony Steven Taylor, 61, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. Tony was born Nov. 1, 1963 to the late Sandi Taylor Reagan. He loved his Tarheels, his babies, and taking care of his loved ones.
OBITUARY: LilyMay Smith Tucker
LilyMay Smith Tucker, age 87, of the Wolftown/Big Y community, passed away at her residence after an extended illness on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. She is the daughter of the late John and Ollie Smith.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Days to be held at National Museum of the American Indian
This spring, visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Cherokees.
Tribal member to give “Artist Talk” in Jackson County
The “Artist Talk” for March 2017, sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council, will feature Joshua Adams, a wood sculpture artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Cherokee Heritage Day at Museum offers free activities
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is offering a day of activities free of charge to the public during its Cherokee Heritage Day on Saturday, March 11.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Shinedown to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Shinedown is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Aug. 21.
Masters of Illusion – Live! coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Masters of Illusion Live! will play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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