NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Indian Hospital to hold Job Fair to address staffing shortage
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is currently short-staffed and is planning a Job Fair to address this issue. The event, which will feature on-the-spot interviews, will be held in the Welch Top Conference Room in the hospital on Monday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CCS School Board Holds June 18 Meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on June 18 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:46 pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Atlanta Braves honor Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee and other state-recognized groups
The Atlanta Braves organization recently honored several state-recognized groups claiming Native American heritage.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Little Free Library dedicated and funded at Dora Reed Children’s Center
CHEROKEE, N.C. – Tuesday, Jan. 24 marked the dedication ceremony for the now-named Vonne and Shih-Rong Little Free Library located at the Dora Reed Children’s Center.
Cherokee High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Birdtown Gym to be re-named honoring Peaches Squirrell
The Birdtown Gym has been re-named for a person synonymous with basketball in the Cherokee community. The building will now be known as the Peaches Squirrell Sports and Recreation Complex.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Don’t get in that van.
Lack of attentiveness during a holiday when we encourage our children to take candy from strangers (which is a very strange practice since we preach “stranger-danger” the other 364 days of the year) could be disastrous.
LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board congratulates Chief-Elect Hicks on Election Victory
On behalf of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board and hospital staff, I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Chief-Elect Michell Hicks for being elected Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Changes our speech and behaviors
Sanctification is a process. How does one do that?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: NCHSAA 1A State semifinal results
The NCHSAA held the championship second day of the 2020 Individual Wrestling Tournament on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Greensboro Colesium.
WRESTLING: Quarterfinal results from NCHSAA 1A State Tournament
The NCHSAA held the championship first round of the 2020 Individual Wrestling Tournament on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 21 at the Greensboro Colesium.
BASKETBALL: Feather named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week
Meona Feather, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians attending Lake Forest College, was named the Women’s Basketball Performer of the Week
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William Arthur (Bill) Moles
William Arthur (Bill) Moles, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at the home of his daughter with his family by his side.
OBITUARY: Henry Allen Ben
Henry Allen Ben, age 51, passed away on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Mission Hospital after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Jennifer Standingdeer
Jennifer Standingdeer, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in Prisma Hospital. She was only 51-years-old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.
HAPPENINGS
Wellbriety Summer Moon event to honor Cherokee youth
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is sponsoring a Wellbriety Summer Moon celebration and covered dish lunch on Saturday, June 20 from 11am – 2pm at Pavilion #1 at the Oconaluftee Island Park.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 12-14
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 June 5-7
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
Journey to Forgiveness documentaries available
In May 2012, the Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition sponsored a Journey to Forgiveness and Healing where 16 Eastern Cherokees and six non-Cherokee friends met with members of the Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band in Tahlequah, Okla. before retracing the...
Indian Arts and Crafts Board to host Juried Youth Art and Craft Exhibitions
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board will host a juried art and craft competitions will be “Where do we come from? Where are we going?” The competitions will be open to enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes between the ages of 13 and 18. Official written...
Gypsy Bells leaves listener expecting more
REVIEWED By KATHY S. DE CANO ONE FEATHER REVIEWER Canyon Records is well known for its cadre of Native American artists, having recorded the great Nammy® and Grammy® winner, R. Carlos Nakai, who recently received his tenth Grammy® award. Many other talented...
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