Whitetree retires from Cherokee Agency

  By AMBLE SMOKER ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) held a special retirement ceremony for Darlene Whitetree, Cherokee Agency superintendent, on Friday, May 8.  Whitetree retired after 16 years of serving the BIA and leaves behind a...

Gadugi Earth Day winners

  Following are the winners of the community and individual competition that brought in the most recycling (measured by weight) at the first annual Gadugi Earth Day event held on April 24 at the Acquoni Expo Center. The first place winner in the Community...

Gardening with the First Lady

  Cherokee youth participate in Michelle Obama’s White House Kitchen Garden event   By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   It is not uncommon on a spring day to see Cherokee youth outside helping their parents or grandparents in the garden.  But,...

Boys Club, Museum honored at luncheon

  WNC Nonprofit Pathways held its first annual Building Strong Communities Award Luncheon on Friday, April 24 at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual.  Two Cherokee organizations were recognized for their participation in WNC Nonprofit Pathways’ programs. The Cherokee...