NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Ordinance for 72-hour hold approved by Tribal Council
On Jan. 4, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Tribal Council approved an ordinance submitted by the Cherokee Police Commission on Nov. 27, 2023, amending the Elder and Vulnerable Adult Protection Criminal Code to create a rebuttable presumption that a defendant charged with certain violent criminal offenses will serve 72 hours in detention prior to release conditions.
2024 Champions for Children Conference features FBI human trafficking training
The AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center out of Sylva, NC, hosted the 2024 Champions for Children conference at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Convention Center from Jan. 8 to Jan. 12.
Leading the way: Cherokee to receive 15 more electric school buses
In March 2022, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) received the first electric school bus in the State of North Carolina. Now the Cherokee Boys Club (CBC), the EBCI tribal entity that operates the school buses for the Cherokee Central Schools system (CCS), will receive 15 more thanks to federal funding that has been announced.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Fair 2022 EBCI Cooperative Extension winners
PHOTO ALBUM: Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Hall Adult Division Agriculture Best of Show Agriculture: Chad Cooper Best of Show Livestock: Gabriel McMillan Any Traditional Crop not listed as a category: 1st – Chad Cooper, 2nd – Aisha Owle, 3rd – Samuel Ball Jr. Corn...
Cherokee One Feather Spooky Poem winners
Cherokee One Feather Spooky Poem winners
2022 Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling Contest winners
PHOTOS By DAWN ARNEACH One Feather Staff The 2022 Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling Contest was held on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Convention Center. The winners in the contest, sponsored by the Office of Vice...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification
Opening my bible, I flip it and it just goes right where it’s supposed to. I don’t know how many times it opens to the right chapter and the right verse and just falls open in my hand.
COMMENTARY: The Cherokee people should say no to pot
Since 1996, Congress has shirked its responsibility to uphold the very laws it has passed regarding marijuana.
COMMENTARY: It’s time; the Principal People’s right to choose
During the controversy over the constitution, the forces opposing the people’s right to choose kept using the term “unintended consequences” to describe the alleged damage the proposed constitution as written would do to the workings of the government.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Several Cherokee High athletes place at regional, qualify for state meet
Several members of the Cherokee High School varsity track and field team placed in the top four in their event at the 1A West Regional championship held at the school on Friday, June 18.
ON THE SIDELINES: Student-athletes should be commended for handling of pandemic season
As this sports season, arguably one of the oddest in state history, winds down, we should turn to the remarkable ability of most of the student-athletes to just hunker down and do what they needed to do for the love of their sport.
WRESTLING: 1A West Regional held at Robbinsville; Taylor qualifies for state
Wrestlers from 24 schools throughout western North Carolina filled the gym at Robbinsville High School on the morning of Tuesday, June 15 as the school hosted the 1A West Regional tournament.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ricky Lee Ward
Ricky Lee Ward, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
OBITUARY: Casandra Marie Tolley
Casandra Marie Tolley, 33, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
OBITUARY: Betty Sue Feather Durance
Betty Sue Feather Durance went to her heavenly home on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, after an extended illness. Betty was a daughter of the late Jonah and Minnie Smith Feather.
HAPPENINGS
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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 16-18
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
Jeff Foxwothy to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country.
REVIEW: Red Skin, White Masks explores federal recognition issues
Federal recognition is something many indigenous nations have sought and attained over time in their dealings with colonial governments, and it is a prize that some groups still aspire to but have not been able to win.
‘Broadway’s Next Hit Musical’ to feature song, improv, comedy at WCU on Oct. 24
“Broadway’s Next Hit Musical” will bring an evening of musical comedy improvisation to Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.
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