NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Wadulisi Crew asks for community input
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Natural Resources Department (NRD) and the Junaluska Museum are collaborating to conduct interviews with EBCI members to aid co-stewardship between the EBCI and the United States Forest Service (USFS). They are asking for the community’s help in providing input.
Continuing to grow: Great Smoky Cannabis Co. expanding
On an overcast and chilly late winter morning, Simon Montelongo works in a room, clean as a laboratory, with fellow employees processing cannabis in various products. Montelongo, a lead processor at the Great Smoky Cannabis Co. farm, is one of over 225 employees with the company which continues to grow and expand.
Senate Indian Affairs Committee advances 25 bills to full Senate
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), Vice Chairman of the Committee, led a business meeting of the Senate Committee of Indian Affairs in Washington, DC, to consider 25 bills before the Committee.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 4th Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 4th Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee cyclists retracing Trail of Tears
Ten Cherokee cyclists stood on the mound at Kituwah on a sunny, late spring evening preparing themselves for a journey through history and emotion. A send-off event was held for the 2023 Remember the Removal Ride (RTR) at Kituwah on the evening of Friday, June 2.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: 2024: “Now” Words to Live By
The new year, 2024, is not so much to be about our country and all of what we are seeing that transpires in it. It is to be more about our own faith beliefs concerning our own lives, such as saying, “I am now a saved saint, according to and by the Most High God I am the Righteousness of God, in Christ Jesus.”
Faith Commentary: Hens and chicks
I am a father of two children who are now adults. They have given me three grandchildren. I have memories of the times my children have been hurt or became ill. I know how I felt when I could comfort them and soothe their hearts. God loves us more. He loves with a love only God can give. Only He can heal the sin-sick heart. May we never forget God’s love for us and His ability to comfort us and save us when we let Him.
COMMENTARY: Shut them up!
Some folks have some interesting takes on free speech. They will rail on someone’s opinion, then insist that the person’s opinion be removed from public view. Then, they get upset when their personal attack is removed from public view.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Wrestling hosts 42nd Chief Osley B. Saunooke Invitational
On Saturday, Jan. 4, the Cherokee High School wrestling team hosted the 42nd Chief Osley B. Saunooke wrestling invitational.
FOOTBALL: Robbinsville nabs state title with 45-14 victory over Northampton
The Black Knights of Robbinsville ran off the first 31 points of the game on their way to a 45-14 victory over Northampton County in the 1A State Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.
BASKETBALL: Braves fall short while Lady Braves fly high against Swain
When the Charles George Memorial Arena is as full as it was on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 10, you know it is either a playoff game or rival Swain County has come to town.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: John Allen Bigmeat
John Allen Bigmeat, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. John is the son of the late Robert Edward and Nancy Jane (Blackfox) Bigmeat.
OBITUARY: Jordan Nicole Toineeta
Jordan Nicole Toineeta, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Jonathan Toineeta and Janice Catolster.
OBITUARY: Dewayne Devon Harper
Dewayne Devon Harper, age 35, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
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
Folkmoot USA performance
July 23 at 7:30pm at Swain County High School. Dancing groups and musicians from Thailand, Poland, and Slovakia will perform. Admission is $16/adults and $8 (12 and under). Info: Swain County Chamber of Commerce 488-3681
New Qualla Arts & Crafts members chosen
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. held its quarterly meeting and new member dinner at the Birdtown Community Building on Thursday, July 11.
WCU presents ‘An Evening with Mark Twain’ on July 28
ctor and historian Kurt Sutton will present “An Evening with Mark Twain” at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
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