NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
From Darkness Into Hope: Tribe hosts mental health awareness/suicide prevention event
Over 300 people attended the “From Darkness Into Hope” Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Event held on the Oconaluftee Island Park in Cherokee, N.C. on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 4.
BGN to review Kuwohi name restoration application in September meeting
An application to restore the name of Clingman’s Dome, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to its original Cherokee name, Kuwohi (mulberry place), will be heard by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) soon.
Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park spent $2.2 billion in local communities last year
A new National Park Service report shows that 13,297,647 visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2023 spent $2.2 billion in communities near the park. That spending supported 33,748 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $3.4 billion.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Lloyd Carl Owle receives Frell Owl Award
Lloyd Carl Owle, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, received the coveted Frell Owl Award on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 14 during a ceremony held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Convention Center.
EBCI announces Remember the Removal participants for 2023 Ride
Six members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have been selected to participate in the 2023 Remember the Removal (RTR) Ride which will retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears this June. The riders will join participants from the Cherokee Nation on the journey from New Echota, Ga. to Tahlequah, Okla.
Cherokee language translation of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN: ᎤᎾᏕᏘᏴᎯᏕᎾ ᎾᎥ ᎤᏒ ᎨᎲ Unadetiyvhidena na’v usv gehv Almost Christmas near night it was ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas By Clement C. Moore ᎤᏬᏪᎳᏅ ᎢᏃᎵ ᎤᏁᏍᏓᏅ Inoli uhnesdanv Translated by Inoli (Wiggins Blackfox) ᎤᎾᏕᏘᏴᎯᏕᎾ ᎾᎥ ᎤᏒ...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Cannabis Dispensary tour a positive experience
30 years in the cannabis industry has taken me from criminal to consultant, patient to survivor, and led to more travel than I can keep track of most days.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Depending totally on God changes lives
I have set myself apart for God. If a person has set themselves apart for God, suddenly, the things of this world shouldn’t bother us.
COMMENTARY: Swain County – Shortest life expectancy in North Carolina
Did you know that Swain County has the shortest life expectancy in the state?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOFTBALL: Eagleman signs with Erskine College
Swain County High School’s Kenzie Eagleman has signed on to continue her softball career at Erskine College.
CROSS COUNTRY: Esquivel places 10th at state, named All-State
Jaylynne Esquivel, a freshman member of the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity cross country team, placed 10th at the 1A State Cross Country Championship
FOOTBALL: Cherokee makes state playoffs, see full first round pairings
Per NCHSAA: 1A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PAIRING Friday, Nov. 15 EAST #1 Rosewood (10-1), BYE #8 South Creek (5-6) vs. #9 Southside (4-7) #5 Northside-Pinetown (7-4) vs. #12 KIPP Pride (5-6) #4 Northampton County (8-3), BYE #3 Pamlico...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Cormal Andy Wike Sr.
Cormal Andy Wike Sr., 78, of Swain County, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.
OBITUARY: Myra (My) N. Rogers-Bruneel
Myra (My) N. Rogers-Bruneel, 59, of Cherokee, N.C., suddenly went home to be with our lord on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C.
OBITUARY: Cynthia “Mouse” Saunooke
Cynthia “Mouse” Saunooke went to be with the lord on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. A native of Cherokee she was the daughter of “Mothers” Laura and Sabrina and “Fathers” Skylar, Ace, and John.”
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Dec. 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.
Wellbriety Snow Moon event to honor elders
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is sponsoring a Wellbriety Snow Moon (Usgiwi) celebration and potluck lunch on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 11a.m. – 2p.m. at the Cherokee Youth Center to which everyone is invited.
WCU’s fall commencement scheduled for Dec. 13 at Ramsey Center
Western Carolina University will hold commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 13, to honor its fall graduating class and some newly minted WCU alumni who received degrees after this year’s summer school sessions.
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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