NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Growing and growing: Per capita distribution approved from cannabis sales
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approved Ord. No. 112 (2026) during its regular session on Thursday, March 5 which amends Cherokee Code Chapter 117 “to provide for the distribution of certain revenues from Qualla Enterprises, LLC to the Tribe and tribal members”.
Resolution passes for Birdtown Community Club to receive annual funding
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 5, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) voted to pass a resolution granting Tsisqwohi (Birdtown) Community Club a one-time waiver to receive the $10,000 awarded to each community club annually.
Ordinance proposing changes to judicial code tabled
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Bradley Letts, a member of the EBCI, has submitted an ordinance suggesting changes to the judicial code, Chapter 7 of the Cherokee Code, that has now been tabled four times to work session with the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council).
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CLMAP receives Impact Award from WCU
The Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program (CLMAP) 2025 cohort has worked closely with Western Carolina University (WCU) School of Art and Design assistant professor Tatiana Potts and her printmaking classes to create a series of children’s books for Cherokee language and cultural learning.
“Grease” is the word: Cherokee Central is heading to Rydell High
The antics of Danny and Sandy and the T-Birds and Pink Ladies will be brought to life by students in an upcoming production by the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) musical theatre program.
Tribal member named a Virginia A. Groot Craft Futures Resident
Ky’Lee Robison, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) with Mvskoke heritage, has been selected to receive the prestigious Virginia A. Groot Residency at the Center for Craft.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Soldier’s Perspective – Part 2
The World is the Front Lines. No doubt, this is the battlefield
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A Soldier’s Perspective – Part 1
The Whole Armor of God is a military reference to preparing for battle with evil. Ephesians 6: 10-20.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disagrees with North Carolina Election Director replacement
Elections in North Carolina have remained fair, trusted, and continuously under attack by those unable to accept the outcome.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS Girls win at Tri-County meet
One Feather Staff Report MURPHY – For the second consecutive week, the Cherokee Middle School (CMS) girls cross country team came out on top as they won a meet hosted by Tri-County Early College on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 31. Livia Crowe led the way...
2022 Qualla Country Fish Tournament draws 450 anglers
The 2022 Qualla Country Fish Tournament was held in the enterprise waters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Aug. 27-28.
FOOTBALL: Braves edged by Franklin in a nail-biter
Following a one-hour weather delay due to lightning, the Cherokee vs Franklin game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the evening of Friday, Aug. 26 got off to a sluggish start, but it ended in dramatic fashion.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rachel Morgan
Rachel Morgan, age 83, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025, at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, N.C., following a period of declining health.
OBITUARY: Donna Allison Crowe
Donna Allison Crowe, 71, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Friday June 6, 2025.
OBITUARY: John Gerald Walker
John Gerald Walker was born on Feb. 5, 1952 as a birthday gift to his mom Leois Evans Walker and his awesome dad George Walker.
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
Willie and Merle to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country music legends Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cheroke Event Center together on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30pm.
Famed EBCI artist named USA Fellow
Shan Goshorn, noted EBCI artist, has been named one of the 37 new United States Artists (USA) Fellows and will receive an unrestricted $50,000 grant.
Moody Blues to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Moody Blues are set to the play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30pm.
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