NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Coming full circle: Sign designating Kuwohi installed in Park
The name of the third-highest summit east of the Mississippi River was restored to its original name last fall, and now it is completely official – it has a sign. A sign designating the area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park known as Kuwohi (mulberry place) was officially unveiled in a ceremony on the morning of Tuesday, April 1.
“Noble warriors”: Post 143 hosts National Vietnam War Veterans Day event
As the wind gently blew across the Cherokee Veterans Park, in Cherokee, N.C., on the overcast morning of Saturday, March 29, Warren Dupree’s voice rang out, “There are no noble wars. There are only noble warriors.”
Schatz, Curtis introduce Tribal Energy Fairness Act to lower costs, strengthen tribal energy sovereignty
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Tribal Energy Fairness Act on Thursday, March 27, bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding Tribal access to federal energy programs by removing unnecessary barriers and making technical fixes.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School 2022-23 Academic Awards
Cherokee High School 2022-23 Academic Awards
SCC releases Milestone, announces winners
Artists and writers from throughout Southwestern Community College’s service area gathered inside the Burrell Conference Center on Tuesday, May 9, for the official presention of the 14th edition of Milestone.
NCTOTA to mark Cherokee town of Sand Town site
The North Carolina Trail of Tears Association (NCTOTA) and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin have partnered to mark the site of the post-Removal Cherokee town of Sand Town – located at 542 St. Johns Church Road in Franklin, N.C.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Gladstone’s win is one all Indian Country can celebrate
When the name of the Golden Globe winner for best performance by an actress in a motion picture was announced on Monday (Jan. 9) evening, all of Indian Country celebrated.
FAITH COMMENTARY: Weakness
How can weakness be a strength? Every day we talk about what we are going to do.
COMMENTARY: Honesty is the best media policy.
I recently read a headline that reminded me of how incredibly corrupt some “news” organizations are. Yes. News companies. Corruption.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams participate in Carney Classic
The Cherokee High School (CHS) and Middle School (CMS) cross country teams participated in the Carney Classic Invitational, hosted by Hayesville High School at the Lake Chatuge Course, on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 26.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams participate in Hiwassee Dam Meet
The Cherokee High School (CHS) and Middle School (CMS) cross country teams participated in the Hiwassee Dam Cross Country Meet, held at the Murphy XC Course in Murphy, on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 18.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Lehua Joan Walkingstick
Lehua Joan Walkingstick, also known as, “Hookie”, age 45, from Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.
OBITUARY: Frances Maxine Studer
Frances Maxine Studer, age 90, passed away at Tsali Care Center on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Edwina Kay Amyotte
Edwina Kay Amyotte, 77, of Lodge Grass, Mont., went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Dec. 17, 2023 while at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
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
Student work featured at CHS Art Show
Cherokee High School hosted its annual student art show on the night of Thursday, May 9. The show, which featured a variety of art from paintings to beadwork, ran until the next day.
Trace Adkins coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
In the 15 years since his platinum debut, Trace Adkins has released 10 studio albums, three greatest hits packages and 30 chart singles. He has racked up four Grammy nominations along with five ACM and CMT awards. With these accolades, along with record sales in the...
Goshorn wins awards at Trail of Tears Art Show
EBCI tribal member Shan Goshorn, of Tulsa, Okla., won two awards at the 42nd Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale hosted by the Cherokee Heritage Center. She took first place in the Basketry category for her work entitled “Preparing for the Fall”, and she won...
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