NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dedicated service: VOC Building named for Kimlyn Sneed Lambert
Some of the hardest working employees on the Qualla Boundary work in a building that now bears the name of a woman who dedicated her career to them. The building housing the Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee, Inc. (VOC) has been named the Kimlyn Sneed Lambert Vocational Rehab Center.
Ordinances adding to criminal code introduced into Dinilawigi (Tribal Council)
Several ordinances dealing with adding crimes to the Cherokee Code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) were deemed read and tabled during the Monday, Oct. 13 session of Annual Dinilawigi (Tribal Council).
Lumbee recognition not included in Senate-passed NDAA bill
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state-recognized group, was hoping that federal acknowledgment would be one of the things included in the passage of a recent military spending bill, but it was not to be.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority Pharmacy earns two prestigious Indian Health Service Awards
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) has announced that its Pharmacy Department has been honored with two prestigious Indian Health Service (IHS) Director’s Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of both the Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy Teams.
EBCI WIC Program receives Breastfeeding Award of Excellence
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) WIC program has been honored with the prestigious Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Gold status, making it the only agency in the Southeast Region to receive this recognition.
Encouraging language and reading: Chi Shipman bringing more Cherokee language to Library
Chi Shipman is dedicated to both learning the Cherokee language and sharing it with others. She recently accepted the position as manager of the Qualla Boundary Public Library and hopes to be able to add Cherokee language in inventive ways there.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Translate that
Christians worldwide read and rely exclusively on one translation of God’s Word, the revered KJV. That’s okay by me.
COMMENTARY: The ancient origins of banishment
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) utilizes banishment to maintain law and order on the Qualla Boundary. Individuals convicted of crimes ranging from drug trafficking to assault can and have been banished from the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Do we enjoy being in the dark?
I do not know about you, but I like to be in the know.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fire Mountain Inferno returns for third year
May 22 marked the beginning of the Third Annual Fire Mountain Inferno, drawing in mountain bikers from all of the region to participate in the two-day event held in Cherokee.
Whittier man sentenced to prison for firearm offense
Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Michael James George, 46, of Whittier, on Thursday, May 27 to 30 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for a firearm offense, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee travels to Andrews
The Cherokee High School (CHS) track and field team traveled to Andrews High School on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 26.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ted Henry Treadway
Ted Henry Treadway, 79, of Whittier, N.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late James Nelson and Julia Lambert Treadway.
OBITUARY: Jamie Ray Jenkins
Jamie Ray Jenkins, age 40, passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Mary (Wolfe) Lambert
Mary (Wolfe) Lambert, age 75, of the Wolftown Community, Cherokee, N.C.,passed away at Mission Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 13-15
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 Nov. 6-8
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.
Rescheduled Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon set for Saturday
Runners from across the country are ready again for the Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, Oct. 31. The race was originally scheduled for Oct. 3, but was rescheduled when torrential rains hit the region that weekend.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Young Cherokee Central Schools artists showcased at reception
A reception was held for budding young artists from Cherokee Central Schools at Qualla Arts and Crafts on Tuesday, Aug. 5. These artists were selected by Master Artists in Basketry, Louise and Ed Goings; the Master Artists in Pottery were Dean Reed and Dorine...
Local man heads to Sleepy Hollow
Will Harris, an EBCI tribal member from Cherokee, was recently cast in an upcoming episode of the TV series “Sleepy Hollow” to play Frank, a Shaman Biker in the Shawnee Biker Club.
Air Supply to play Harrah’s Cherokee
In 1980, Air Supply signed with Arista Records and "Lost in Love" became the fastest selling single in the world and leaped to the top of the charts. "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "The One That You Love," "Sweet Dreams" and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All,"...
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