NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
This Week in Native News
This Week in Native News
Groundbreaking held for new additions to Big Cove Fire Station
Ground was broken on new additions to the Big Cove Fire Station in Kolanvyi (Big Cove) on the morning of Thursday, July 24. Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) joined staff from Cherokee Fire & Rescue for the event.
EBCI Government Explained: Absentee voting
Registered voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) may cast an absentee ballot for tribal elections providing they meet certain criteria and deadlines. Absentee voting is covered in Cherokee Code Sec. 161-15.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NC Healthcare Association honors Casey Cooper with Distinguished Service Award
Casey Cooper, chief executive officer of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, has been awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s (NCHA) highest honor — the 2024 Distinguished Service Award.
VisitCherokeeNC.com Wins Prestigious Gold dotComm Award
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has announced that VisitCherokeeNC.com has been awarded the Gold dotComm Award in the website redesign category.
LETTER: You’re invited to the 18th Protecting Mother Earth Conference in Cherokee
The Eastern Cherokee Organization and the Indigenous Environmental Network is honored to formally invite our community members to the 18th Protecting Mother Earth Conference (PME), happening in Cherokee, N.C. from Aug. 1-4.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Test Yourself
I have a long list of questions for you. Think about each one.
COMMENTARY: The Fair is exceptional
During the early part of the century, logging and farming provided income and subsistence, but the tribe also turned to tourism as a source of income.
LETTER: Dr. Bunio encourages vaccinations
I wanted to take a moment to personally share that last week, my wife, Donna Bradley, and I both received our COVID vaccines and plan to receive our flu vaccines in October.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Braves finish season with victory over Maroon Devils
The Cherokee JV Braves finished the season on a good note with a 20-0 win over the Swain Co. Maroon Devils on the drizzly night of Thursday, Oct. 7 at Ray Kinsland Stadium.
CROSS COUNTRY: Varsity Braves win team event at Eagles Meet
The Cherokee Braves varsity cross country team took first place at the Hiwassee Dam Eagle Meet held at the Murphy High School XC Course in Murphy on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Cherokee youth giving triathlon a go
The sport of triathlon is a tough discipline that involves swimming, cycling, and running combined into one race. Dvdaya, Ogana, and Uweluga Swimmer and Joscelyn and Cambry Stamper, all members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, participated in the Sugar Creek Youth Triathlon in Greer, S.C. in early September.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Raymond Kenneth Smith
Raymond Kenneth Smith, age 69, of Tsali Manor, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Marie Taylor Swayney
Marie Taylor Swayney, 88, of Whittier, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.
OBITUARY: Carly Dea Maples
Carly Dea Maples, 47, of the Birdtown Community, passed away peacefully with family by her side Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Linda Maples of Cherokee, and George O. Burgess of Franklin, N.C.
HAPPENINGS
Things to do in Cherokee for October
Things to do in Cherokee for October
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 29 – Oct. 2
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 23-25
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Jay Leno to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Jay Leno is scheduled to play the Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm.
Boston to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Boston is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Friday, May 22.
Merle Haggard to play Harrah’s Cherokee in June
Classic country icon Merle Haggard returns to Cherokee for one night, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, on Saturday, June 6.
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