NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribal Councils upholds Ethics Review Committee decision, fines enrolled member $4,000
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) approved Resolution 4386 to adopt the Ethics Investigation Report dated Aug. 3, 2023, issued by the Office of Internal Audit and Ethics in Case No. 2023-1-63, regarding Jeremy Wilson, and imposing sanctions.
Effort to restore Kuwohi name moving forward
The effort by two Cherokee women to restore the name of Kuwohi to an area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is now one step closer to coming to fruition.
Cherokee stories from a Cherokee voice; Museum is updating exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee People is currently working on updating its main exhibit – one that has been on display since 1998. The Museum received a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation for $225,000 for the research and development aspects of the update to the area that will now be called the Main Gallery as opposed to the permanent exhibit.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Center for Native Health announces MedCaT scholarships for area students
The Center for Native Health provides scholarships to MedCaT students across western North Carolina and recently announced the most recent awardees.
Cherokee Students attend Space Camp
Cherokee Elementary and Cherokee Middle School TaG students participated in the Pathfinder program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. July 29-31.
Madison Hornbuckle Foundation is back and ready to help families
After a four-year hiatus, the Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation is back and ready to fulfill its mission of helping western North Carolinas families affected by childhood cancer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Expressing gratitude to The Warriors of AniKituhwa
On behalf of the entire team at Cherokee Indian Hospital, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to The Warriors of AniKituhwa for their presence and participation in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new men’s home on June 12.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Our survival guide…
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read 1 Kings, Chapter 17:1 “I have a few words to say, tonight, in fact, I would call them prophetic in this regard. This morning, when we came together, I...
COMMENTARY: The pecking order
Did you know that the Qualla Boundary is part of the North Carolina Birding Trail? Back in 2007, a North Carolina non-profit organization began an effort to help identify and publicize public viewing areas for birdwatching.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ROWING: Tribal member named All-Academic by ACRA
Seth Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been named to the All-Academic second team in the American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA). A student at UC - Santa Barbara, he met the requirements by maintaining a GPA between 3.5 -...
BOWLING: Wolfe signs letter of intent with Tusculum University
Brandon Wolfe signed a letter of intent recently to join the bowling team at Tusculum University in Greenville, Tenn.
Cherokee High School 2019-20 Athletic Awards
Following are the athletic awards for the 2019-20 academic year as given by the Cherokee High School Athletic Dept.:
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: May Belle Watty
May Belle Watty, age 73, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 29, 2023, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat)
Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat), age 84, born on Jan. 8,1939, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
OBITUARY: Craigan STAN Wildcat
Craigan STAN Wildcat, 42, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday July 27, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Quincey Wildcat and Jessie Wildcat both of Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 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.
Carol Walkingstick Gallagher, Episcopal Bishop, to visit Cherokee this Sunday
Rt. Rev Carol Walkingstick Gallagher, the first American Indian woman to become an Episcopal bishop, will visit St. Francis Church in Cherokee on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 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
BOOK REVIEW: Cherokee Wampum weaves history and beads
Karen Coody Cooper’s short book of 72 pages entitled Cherokee Wampum: War and Peace Belts: 1730 to Present, including references and a description of the author, is not for the reader looking to be entertained. Purely informational, it describes in detailed but very readable text the origins of wampum, its various uses over time, and most particularly, its relationship to the Cherokee people.
Exhibit of pottery collected by Joan Byrd and George Rector opens Feb. 17 at WCU
Pottery from the private collection of Joan Byrd and George Rector will be on display from Monday, Feb. 17, through Friday, May 9, at the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University. An artist’s talk and reception is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, March 20.
Chicago to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Originally formed in 1967, Chicago is one of those rare bands that has maintained its success, featured original talent, and garnered decades of top 40 hits in the process. The first band to chart 40 albums in 50 decades, they scored 21 top-ten hits including 11 #1...
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