NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD traffic stop leads to Fentanyl seizure and multi-agency investigation
On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Community Response Officers (CRO) with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) conducted a traffic stop in the vicinity of Cherokee United Methodist Church, within the boundaries of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
SCC recognizes TERO/EBCI Facilities Maintenance Class
Cherokee students and their families, along with Tribal officials and SCC leadership, gathered on Monday, Aug. 19 to celebrate their completion of the Facilities Maintenance program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: A heartfelt thank you to the CIPD volunteering in the storm clean up in AVL
Something extraordinary happened on my property last Friday here in West Asheville.
COMMENTARY: Take an hour to honor veterans
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, veterans will be honored at an event on the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee, N.C.). At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 will host a Veterans Day celebration at its headquarters off of Acquoni Road. All are welcome.
LETTER: UKB elder discusses Cherokee treaties
This is in response to the article published on Oct. 6 entitled “Deputy Chief Warner visits NMAI for unveil of display of Treaty of 1828. “ (www.easterntimesregister.com)
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: Lloyd Leslie Ledford
Lloyd Leslie Ledford, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
OBITUARY: Tom Queen Jr.
Tom Queen Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Florida surrounded by his loving family.
OBITUARY: Georgia Imogene Toineeta Hunter
Georgia Imogene Toineeta Hunter, 71, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Georgia was born Feb. 17, 1953 to the late Howard and Tiney Smith Toineeta in Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Museum offering programs, workshops for Native American Heritage Month
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer free programs and special workshops to the public in November to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
Park to celebrate Bat Week on Oct. 25-31
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host several events for Bat Week, Oct. 25-31, to highlight the important role bats play in our ecosystem.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
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
Author: Cherokee Little People are real
Stories of the Cherokee Little People permeate the mountains of western North Carolina, and Cherokee people believe that they are real. Area author Mary Joyce states she has proof of their existence in her new book entitled Cherokee Little People Were Real.
“Ms. Lizzie” celebrates 40 years with Unto These Hills
When Lizzie Hull, who lives on the 3200 Acre Tract, began working for the Cherokee Historical Association in 1974, she was in crowd scenes in Unto These Hills.
Sleepy Hollow casting Native American males
The Sleepy Hollow TV show is currently in need of Native American males 18+up for some scenes in an upcoming episode filming in Wilmington. They are looking for “great faces with authentic looks”. There isn’t an exact filming date yet, but it will be sometime...
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