NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“We’ve got to do more”: MMIR Walk & Vigil held in Cherokee
“His presence mattered,” said Mary “Missy” Crowe, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from Elawodi (Yellowhill). She was speaking of her relative, Gabriel (Gabe) Thor Crow, a noted Cherokee basket maker, who has been missing since early this year.
EBCI forming new intertribal organization with other USET founders
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was one of four federally recognized tribes that founded what would become the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) – founded originally as the Inter-Tribal Council of United Southeastern Tribes.
MMIW Profile: Dora Owl
Dora Owl, a member of the EBCI, was a 24-year-old mother of two when she was murdered on April 1, 1947.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Tim Hill Memorial Fish Tournament results
The 2022 Tim Hill Memorial Fish Tournament was held in Cherokee on July 8-9. A total of 232 anglers registered for the event with 55 tags being turned in out of the 237 tagged fish.
The Hills are alive with the signs of music
At just 15 years old, Noqwisi Crowe is one of the veteran members of the “Unto These Hills” production in Cherokee.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Denadagohvyu
I had no idea what I was walking into when I took this post.
COMMENTARY: Those who watch over us
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Emergency Room, Emergency First Responders, Emergency Medical Services are all in a similar boat. They never know when there will be an overdose, a heart failure, a gunshot, a tumble down the stairs, or a car crash will sound the alarm for them to get their gear and make their way to whatever hurt may be ahead of them.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A survival guide…
Read 1 Kings, Chapter 17 Ephesians 6:10-13 (Ref. Genesis 9 & 11)
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mountain Heritage Day 5K slated for Sept. 28, new course highlights
Before the gates open for Western Carolina University’s popular Mountain Heritage Day festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, an equally-popular 5K race will take place on campus.
Fall Brawl about wrestling and so much more
Sometimes, those who report on sports get to cover events that transcend what occurs on the athletic field.
FOOTBALL: Braves cruise to first win of the season
Cherokee got off to a quick start and never looked back in its 42-0 win over the Gladiator Sports Academy at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the evening of Friday, Sept. 13.
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
Park to host Holiday Homecoming
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host a Holiday Homecoming at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Dec. 19 – Jan. 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.
Audubon Christmas Bird Count starts Dec. 14
The National Audubon Society is inviting birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey in the world, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC).
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Unto These Hills to open for season
The Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) has announced the summer opening for the 63rd running season of Unto These Hills. The show opens to the general public on Saturday, June 1 at 8 pm. Pre-show entertainment begins at 7:30 pm. Merchant night is Thursday, May 30. ...
Asheville Art Museum receives grant to archive contemporary Cherokee art
The Asheville Art Museum has received a grant to continue collecting and archiving contemporary Cherokee art. The Museum currently has 25 works from Cherokee artisans including baskets, carvings and ceramics.
Queen to unveil pot at Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Macon County Public Library will be held at the library at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2.
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