NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors that feeding bears is illegal and dangerous
The National Park Service urges visitors to not feed or approach black bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park has seen an increase in incidents involving visitors feeding bears. Feeding wildlife is illegal and endangers you, other visitors and bears.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Aug. 12)
The One Feather will now provide weekly legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bills are shown in the order in which they were introduced following the new bills for the week.
National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration work towards expedited repair of US441/Newfound Gap Road
The National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) continue to work towards emergency repairs for US441/Newfound Gap Road following the Aug. 1 washout and landslide. The agencies plan to award a contract in August and expect that construction will be complete in early October.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Jackson County Chamber director honored
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 25th work anniversary of Executive Director Julie Spiro Donaldson on Thursday, Feb. 15.
“A safe haven”: Junior NAIWA Cherokee group breaking new ground
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is often at the forefront of Indian Country, and a group of enterprising young Cherokee ladies have another first for the Tribe. They have formed the Junior NAIWA (North American Indian Women’s Association) Cherokee Chapter which is the first such organization in the country.
Modern Cherokee moccasins included in exhibit at Ulster Museum in Ireland
Ulster Museum, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has recently refreshed “Inclusive Global Histories”, an exhibition which was launched in March 2022 demonstrating National Museums NI’s continuing commitment to decolonisation, diversity and inclusion. The exhibit will be on display until March 2025.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Beef up their staff and equipment
At the risk of beating a dead horse, we have got to do something about our traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian. The way I see it, most of our worries come from a lack of both manpower and technology.
COMMENTARY: Pride for Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Community
During June, Pride Month celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community’s achievements and advocates for equal rights and community acceptance. It’s also a time to remember a people known as “Two-Spirits,” who were once revered before colonization and considered gifted by the Creator.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Friends, isn’t it great when you know you have a faithful friend? Part 3 of 3
We are to love our God. And we love with our human ability to love. God loves us, but He loves us with His Godly love that we cannot match. What a friend we have in Jesus. He loves us. Let me remind you of His love for us lest we forget.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Galaxy Cheer bringing the sport of cheerleading to the forefront
The Swain County Rec. Dept. was filled with the sounds of cheers and the sights of choreographed dances and stunts on the evening of Tuesday, March 10.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves to play in all-star games
Several members of the Cherokee Lady Braves and Braves varsity basketball teams, as well as the coaches of both of those squads, have been invited to participate in post-season all-star games.
BASKETBALL: Teesateskie named to NCCAA Mideast All-Region team
Tori Teesateskie, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is making her mark at the collegiate level in her freshman year with the Johnson University (Tenn.) Lady Royals.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Charles Russell Davenport
Charles Russell Davenport, age 38, of Whittier, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Mission Hospital from heart complications. Charles comes from Stockholm, N.J.
OBITUARY: James Stacey “Chase” Kalonaheskie
James Stacey “Chase” Kalonaheskie, also known as “Big Pun”, age 39, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Mission Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Roland Carr Crowe
Roland Carr Crowe, 83, of Cherokee, N.C., went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on the early morning of Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 13-15
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 Feb. 6-8
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 Jan. 30 – Feb. 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
One Good Story, That One is Native humor at its finest
REVIEWED By KATHY S. DE CANO ONE FEATHER REVIEWER Nearly every word on every page of Thomas King’s One Good Story, That One is carefully crafted and meticulously chosen, but the beauty of it is that most of us sitting around the imaginary campfires or the cozy,...
Zac Brown Band to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Zac Brown Band may have ten hit singles, two platinum-selling records and countless dedicated fans, but to hear its members talk they're just getting warmed up. That's right-after numerous nights in front of packed arenas and amphitheaters, things are just beginning...
Cherokee book featured in NMAI magazine
An article on Nadia Dean's book A Demand of Blood: The Cherokee War of 1776 appears in the Winter 2013 issue of National Museum of the American Indian magazine. The article starts on page 38:...
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