NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS students give presentation on Hawaii trip to CCS School Board
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, April 1, in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:47 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Travel report for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) for March 2024
Travel report for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) for March 2024
CCS School Board holds meeting on March 18
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, March 18 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:44 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frell Owl Award presented to Peaches Squirrell
The coveted Frell Owl Award has been presented to a Cherokee basketball legend who has continued to give of her time and knowledge to help countless numbers of young players. The 2021 Frell Owl Award was presented to Peaches Squirrell during a luncheon at Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 4.
Tribal member named to Public Art Advisory Council
Angelina Jumper, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the cultural resource supervisor for the Junaluska Museum, has been named to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) Public Arts Advisory Council.
Wilma Mankiller Quarter to be released during June 6 ceremony
On June 6, a limited number of the 2022 Wilma Mankiller Quarters will be released to the public in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Platitude season
You should be able to recognize a platitude when you see it. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a platitude is “a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful”.
COMMENTARY: A rebuttal to the Attorney General’s thoughts on proposed Constitution
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Attorney General Michael McConnell wrote in his commentary letter, “On April 6, 2023, Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 559 (2023), which was submitted by the Community Club Council.”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Resurrection Day 2023
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continuation… Read Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-20; John 20:12, 18-23 “I got so excited, because here’s what He said.” Pastor Tim explained. “His hand is not short...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Panther wins state title, two Braves place
Hallah Panther, Lady Braves junior, won the NCHSAA 1A State Championship in the Women’s Pole Vault at the state meet held at NC A&T Irwin Belk Track in Greensboro on Saturday, May 18.
Smith, Teesateskie win top honors at CHS Athletic Awards
Two seniors were awarded the top honors at the annual Cherokee High School Athletic Awards banquet held in the CHS cafeteria on the afternoon of Sunday, May 19.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee athletes qualify for state meet
Five athletes on the Cherokee High School varsity track and field team have qualified for the 1A State Championship meet to be held at NC A&T Aggie Stadium on Saturday, May 18.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Corrie Jean Andrews
Corrie Jean Andrews went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, the 20th of June at 10:30 a.m. She was 79-years-old. She was born in Marianna, Fla., to the late Charles Nichols and Grace Nichols Nata.
OBITUARY: Joseph A. Garcia (Joe)
Joseph A. Garcia (Joe), 70, of Ohkay Owingeh, N.M. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. He was the son of the late Peter Sr and Reycita Garcia.
OBITUARY: Gertha Sneed Shipman
Gertha Sneed Shipman, 91, of East Flat Rock, N.C., passed into Heaven Monday, June 5, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 21-23
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.
‘Exploring Southern Appalachian Forests’ authors to give presentation at WCU
The co-authors of a new book that examines the plant and animal life of the forests of the Southern Appalachian Mountains will visit Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center to give a presentation Thursday, Nov. 20.
Indian Taco fundraiser flyer
This is a flyer with information for an Indian Taco Sale benefit for Sydney Jackson’s funeral expenses.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Blake Shelton to play Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: ACM Awards Co-Host and CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year, Blake Shelton, is one of the "most versatile of contemporary country singers" (The New York Times). With 12 No. 1 smash hit singles which include, Austin, Ol' Red, God Gave Me You, Honey Bee, Hillbilly...
Darius Rucker to play Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: Darius Rucker is gearing up for the summer release of his third solo country album, True Believers, the follow up to his chart-topping albums, Charleston, SC 1966 and Learn To Live - all releases on Capitol Records Nashville. True Believers features...
Tribal members learning art of river cane mats, pine needle baskets
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual recently has hosted classes for EBCI tribal members to learn the art of making river cane mats and pine needle baskets. The classes were funded by a grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.
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