The Cherokee One Feather is hereby designated and recognized as the official publication of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for the instruction and information of the Cherokee community.
The Cherokee One Feather is a weekly newspaper based on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina. The main focus is the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the town of Cherokee, NC, but the paper also covers national news pertaining to American Indians.
Mission: It is the policy of the Cherokee One Feather to publish news articles and other materials and information judged by the editorial staff to have general value to the Cherokee community. Such news articles include a resume of Tribal Council business, Executive Committee and Business Committee actions and action taken by other Tribal committees, boards and enterprises.
Handicapped and Elderly Living Program (HELP) settling back at Tsali Manor
Four years after moving out, the Handicapped and Elderly Living Program (HELP) has moved back to Tsali Manor.
National Park to host Women’s Work Festival
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual Women’s Work Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Cherokee Mavericks 10U softball team were the undefeated 2019 Smoky Mountain Madness Tournament Champions, winning 2-1 in the Championship game, that was held recently in Franklin. They are shown, left to right, back row - Jamy-lyn Teesateskie, Lolo Hogner, Emilee Brady, Livia Crowe, Keiarah Queen, Madison Rogers; front row - Jeanger Layno, Cambry Stamper, Joscelyn Stamper, Haley Locust, and Kennedy Moore. (Photo contributed)
Per CHS Soccer:
Today’s (June 10) Cherokee High School soccer practice is cancelled due to the impending weather. Practice will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m.
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Carved paddles, made by noted Cherokee potter Dean Reed, used to imprint designs on traditional Cherokee pottery are on display at the 22nd Annual Cherokee Voices Festival at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday, June 8. Reed, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was one of the founding members of the Cherokee Potters Guild. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photo)
Some members of the NAIWA Cherokee Chapter rode in a Cherokee Boys Club charter bus in the 33rd Red Earth Festival Parade in Oklahoma City, Okla. on Saturday, June 8. (Photo courtesy of Faren Crews)
Jason Wayne Hendricks – obituary
Jason Wayne Hendricks, age 36, of Robbinsville, previously of Cherokee, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Mission Hospital
In recognition of National Children’s Day (Sunday, June 9), we feature Little Miss Cherokee Morgan Hernandez, a student at New Kituwah Academy. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos)
Cherokee Friends expanding program, enhancing cultural sharing
For many visitors to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, a Cherokee Friend is their first glimpse into the world of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Jeremiah "Pep" Locust, 9, shown center of both pictures, received notice on the afternoon of Saturday, June 8, that his wish to go to Walt Disney World had been granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The rising fourth grader at Cherokee Elementary School and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians received a 3-day Disney pass and said, "I'm excited to go to Animal Kingdom." He is shown in the first photo with Tim Kelley, Make-A-Wish Foundation wish granter, left, and his grandmother, Gail Panther. Locust is shown in the second picture with Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed, left, and Kelley. Chief Sneed told Locust, "I hope you have a great time. We're all really happy for you." (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos)
The 22nd Annual Cherokee Voices Festival was held at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on the afternoon of Saturday, June 8. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photos)
This page has been updated with the Budget Council Agenda on Tuesday, June 11 and the Tribal Council Agenda on Thursday, June 13.
These are current and past agendas for Budget Council and Tribal Council meetings. They will be updated as the new agendas are received for the upcoming month. May 2019 Tribal Council Agenda for T…
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith – obituary
Martha JoAnn Marr Smith, 77, of the Shephard’s Creek Community, took her heavenly flight to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 7, 2019 after a courageous year’s long battle wit…
This event is happening today, rain or shine. (Schedule from Museum of the Cherokee Indian)
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The Cherokee One Feather Editorial Board met this morning and finalized the main questions for the upcoming candidate debates. The public is invited to attend the debates and submit questions the night of the debates as well. The submitted questions must pertain to all candidates and not be candidate-specific. Here are the 12 main questions:
1. Do you think people incarcerated on drug charges should be required to do community service clean-up while they are in jail – including syringe pick-up?
2. What constitutes a reasonable return on investment for economic diversification opportunities? Please speak to specific strategies and include your thoughts on Eco-Tourism, Solar, and Wind power.
3. Do you support monthly per capita disbursements as a means of universal basic income for tribal members?
4. With substance use disorder being an increasingly significant concern for tribal members, should the Tribe harshen punishments, continue as is, or move to decriminalize illicit drug use? How do we aid our young people in getting help without the ills of the criminal justice system?
5. Do you think someone duly convicted of a felony should be allowed to run for tribal office?
6. What is your stance on discontinuing drug testing of EBCI tribal employees?
7. If the Catawba Indian Nation gets approved for a casino, what are your plans to help with any lost revenue?
8. What are your thoughts on cannabis and its economic potential for the EBCI?
9. Are you comfortable with the current levels of transparency in government? Do you support public access to all governmental budgets and procedural documents?
10. Have you read the recently proposed Constitution? Specifically, what is good and what is not about the document?
11. How do you change the EBCI working climate or environment so that there is no fear of political retaliation?
12. What would you do to improve or balance housing opportunities for tribal members and needed work force?
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EBCI Primary Election Unofficial Results - Thursday, June 6
Following are unofficial results, per the EBCI Board of Elections, for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Primary Election held on Thursday, June 6. The top two candidates for Principal Chief and Vice Chief advance to the General Election, and the top four for each Tribal Council race advance. There was not a primary held in the Cherokee County - Snowbird Community nor for any of the Cherokee School Board seats.
Principal Chief
Teresa McCoy 1,132
Richie Sneed 1,117
Carroll "Peanut" Crowe 433
Gary R. Ledford 125
Phillip Ellington 54
Vice Chief
Alan B. Ensley 1,089
Jim Owle 551
Albert Martin 451
Terri Henry 255
Anita Welch Lossiah 216
James "Bud" Smith 121
Ben Parker 107
Frank Pete Taylor 75
Big Cove Tribal Council
Richard French 186
Perry Shell 164
Fred Penick 141
Renee Long Cole 100
Walter French 35
Birdtown Tribal Council
Boyd Owle 428
Albert Rose 375
Nelson Lambert 299
Ashley Sessions 183
Curtis Wildcatt 140
Alyne Stamper 88
Painttown Tribal Council
Dike Sneed 169
Tommye Saunooke 151
Cherie Bird Rose 105
Pam Sneed 104
Lisa Taylor 103
Wolftown Tribal Council
Bo Crowe 430
Bill Taylor 172
Nathaniel "Bunsey" Crowe 122
Chelsea Saunooke 118
Jeremy Wilson 105
Sam "Frell" Reed 101
Paula "Cricket" Brown Wojtkowski 88
Jess "Fonzie" Sneed 86
Tony Cabe 85
James David Jumper 47
Susan Toineeta (write-in) 15
Yellowhill Tribal Council
David T. Wolfe 223
Tom Wahnetah 166
Stephanie Saunooke French 76
Tawania Ensley 64
Rose Shell Maney 55
Cherokee High School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee High School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
Per Swain County Schools:
Due to forecast of impending inclement weather, Swain County High School Graduation will be held in the gymnasium beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. Due to space limitations and fire-code regulations, each graduate will be issued six tickets to attend graduation. The tickets will be issued, to the graduates, at their mandatory graduation rehearsal on Friday, June 7 at 9 a.m. On Saturday morning for graduation, the gymnasium doors will open at 9:20 a.m. for those with tickets. If you do not have a ticket and you would like to watch graduation, the Maroon Devils Network will be streaming the graduation live at no cost. There will also be overflow viewing at the Swain Arts Center and in the SCHS Media Center for those that do not have a ticket but would like to be on campus for the event. This is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The student drop-off circle will be open for handicapped drop-off. Handicapped parking will be the front two rows located directly in front of the gym on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tribal member graduates from Homegrown Leaders program
Doris Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Cherokee, graduated from the Homegrown Leaders program
Paul Squirrell – obituary
Paul Squirrell, 83, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 with his family and friends by his side. He had resided at the Tsali Care …
#throwbackthursday As a member of the U.S. Navy, the late EBCI Beloved Man Dr. Jerry Wolfe, participated in the D-Day Invasion at Normandy, France 75 years ago today on June 6, 1944. A fluent Cherokee speaker, he is shown in the photograph speaking about the importance of the Cherokee language at a Tri-Council meeting at Red Clay State Park in Tennessee in 2015. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photo) #dday #normandy
Photos from Cherokee One Feather's post
This image and information sheet, part of photos submitted by the BIA, has the cutline: "Jimmy Welch looks over a fine field of crimson clover on his farm."
#throwbackthursday This photo, from a group of photos submitted by the BIA, is simply titled "Taken 1954". Can you identify any of the people and/or location in this photo?
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Taran Swimmer, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Big Cove Community, floats down the Oconaluftee River with her Dalmatian, Clementine. (Photo by Tina Swimmer)
BOOK REVIEW: “Sovereign Entrepreneurs” sets the groundwork for Native entrepreneurs
“Sovereign Entrepreneurs, Cherokee Small-Business Owners and the Making of Economic Sovereignty”, written by Courtney Lewis, is a must read for anyone that has a business or is looking to start one…
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COMMENTARY: EBCI tribal flag should be flown at same height as U.S. flag
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is a proud, sovereign nation and the EBCI tribal flag can be seen flying all over the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation) but lower than th…
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COMMENTARY: Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Team answers commentary questions
The Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Team (DV MDT) is writing in gratitude that a discussion about domestic violence has been taking place in the One Feather.
Tribal Court Docket for Thursday, June 6
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven gui…
Tribal Council work session leaves constitution referendum question unanswered
Lloyd Arneach got word on Monday, June 3 that the Citizens for a Constitution had until July 1 to get their document on the ballet for the September election.
The Cherokee High School/Middle School soccer team will be having summer workouts starting next week, Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cherokee Central Schools. This is open to both boys and girls. Info: Kevin Primo (310) 755-4292) or Norman Beck (404) 421-1785). (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photo)
Which term do you prefer for this Cherokee game? Why?
For the first time, the One Feather will be hosting a School Board Candidate Debate. Submit your question/topic ideas to us here in the comments, as a Facebook message, or email Scott at [email protected].
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 14-16
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 b…
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The Cherokee Friends performed, along with other members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, several Cherokee dances (Quail, Buffalo, Bear, and Friendship) at the Cherokee Welcome Center Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 25. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The 15th Annual Elder’s Walk was held in Cherokee on the morning of Friday, May 3 in conjunction with Older Americans Month. (Videography by Sheena Brings Plenty)
After another night of heavy rain, the Oconaluftee Island Park remains closed as flooding worsened over night. This video was shot from the upper end by the fire pit area on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 24. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The waters on Raven Fork rage as captured in this video just off of Straight Fork Road in the Big Cove Community on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 23. (videography by Scott Mckie B.P./One Feather)
The Oconaluftee Island Park is closed due to flooding as shown in this video shot on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 23. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
As heavy rains continue, the Oconluftee River continues to swell as shown in this video shot on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 23 in the Yellowhill Community. (Videography by Scott Mckie B.P./One Feather)
After several days of hard rain, the Oconaluftee River is very high and has flooded small portions of the upper part of the Oconaluftee Island Park as shown in this video shot on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 22. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
Cold temperatures brought snow, and a beautiful view, to some areas in and around Cherokee including Mingo Falls in the Big Cove Community which proved to be an icy and frigid trek as evidenced in this photo from Wednesday, Nov. 28. (Videography by Joseph Martin/One Feather)
Micah Swimmer leads the Cherokee Friendship Dance at the annual New Kituwah Academy Pow Wow on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 15. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
Cherokee firefighters practice firefighting through controlled burns in abandoned houses on Thursday, Nov. 8. This was one of the old federal government houses near the BIA Cherokee Agency offices. (Videography by Joseph Martin)
A house is ablaze on Blythe Hill Street in the Yellowhill Community as part of a controlled burn on Wednesday, Nov. 7. (Videography by Joseph Martin/One Feather)
This elk and several turkey are shown in the drizzling rain at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 2. (Videography by Joseph Martin/One Feather)
Principal Chief Richard Sneed and Tribal Treasury Secretary Cory Blankenship explain EBCI budgeting.
Wolftown Rep. Bo Crowe and Bunsey Crowe, both of the Big Y Community compete in the mens wood chopping competition this afternoon at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. (videography by Sheena Brings Plenty)
Little & Junior Miss Cherokee Pageants - 2018
Teen Miss Cherokee - 2018
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade - 2018
Meet this year’s Junior Miss Cherokee contestants as they introduce themselves. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather) #FutureMissCherokees
Meet this year’s Little Miss Cherokee contestants who all introduce themselves in the Cherokee language. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather) #CherokeeLanguage #LanguageWarriors
This young black bear was spotted near Reabun Teesatuskie's house in the Yellowhill Community on the morning of Friday, Sept. 21. The Cherokee Fire Department and Natural Resources Enforcement officers were called to capture and remove this and two others. (Videography by Joseph Martin/One Feather)
Elk were bugling at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the evening of Monday, Sept. 17. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
Meet Cherokee High School’s 2018 Homecoming Court 😀 (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
This elk was spotted rubbing its antlers on a small tree on the Oconaluftee River Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 10. (Videography by Joseph Martin/One Feather)
As part of the 2018 Cherokee Blue Ridge Run, motorcycle dirt track racing was held at the Acquoni Expo Center on Saturday, Sept. 8. (Video courtesy of Jacob Reed)
After a long day of following tribal government function and fielding the tough questions, we all need a little something to decompress. So we bring you a few seconds with a few Canada Goose families at the Cherokee Welcome Center, complete with several goslings. Enjoy and relax. (Robert Jumper video)
GRADS: The Cherokee High School class of 2018 does a walk-through of the Cherokee Middle School on the afternoon of Thursday, May 31. Following this, they did a walk-through of the Cheroke Elementary School. (Videography by Sheena Brings Plenty)
GRADS: The Cherokee High School class of 2018 does a senior walk-through at the Cherokee Middle School on the afternoon of Thursday, May 31. Following this, they did a walk-through at the Cherokee Elementary School. (Videography by Sheena Brings Plenty)
JOURNEY: Kallup McCoy II, an EBCI tribal nember and founder of RezHOPE Recovery, leaves Kituwah Mound on the morning of Monday, May 14 as he start a 1,212 run to Oklahoma retracing the Trail of Tears Benge Route. (Videography by Sheena Brings Plenty)
ELDERS: The 14th Annual Elders Walk, in observance of Older Americans Month, was held on the morning of Friday, May 4. The walk began at the Oconoluftee Island Artist’s Row and ended at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. (Videography by Sheena Brings Plenty)
CHAMP: Cherokee's Hallah Panther took first place in the pole vault at the Smoky Mountain Conference Championship meet held at Cherokee High School on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 2. (Videograpy by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
A Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event was held in Cherokee on the morning of Friday, April 6 as part of the International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence. The walk began at the Cherokee Youth Center and ended at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. (Videography by Sheena Brings Plenty)
YONA: Dancers perform the Cherokee Bear Dance at this morning’s New Kituwah Pow Wow at Western Carolina University. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
Chelsea Taylor Saunooke scores inside during the second half of the CHS Lady Braves Alumni Game held at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the afternoon of Saturday, March 24. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
This ogana was spotted in the Yellowhill Community on the evening of Thursday, March 22. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
This elk was part of a herd munching on some grass in front of the New Kituwah Academy on the evening of Wednesday, March 21. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
Cherokee fans have packed the house! 15 minutes until game time! #GoLadyBraves
Cherokee Elementary School students give the Cherokee Braves wrestling team a sendoff on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 15 prior to the team leaving for the state meet in Greensboro. (Videography by Sheena Brings Plenty)
As rain continued to fall, this video was shot of the bridge near Saunooke Village at around 9:45am on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 11. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./OneFeather)
Sustained, heavy rain that started early Saturday morning has produced high waters on the Oconaluftee River. This video was shot across from the Oconaluftee Island Park around 9:30am on Sunday, Feb. 11. (Videography by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The crowd goes wild after Cherokee’s Jacee Smith drills a 3-point shot in a game against the Rosman Lady Tigers in the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Friday, Jan. 26.
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