NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Native American Issues Subcommittee meets in Cherokee
This week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western Division of North Carolina hosted the annual meeting of the Native American Issues Subcommittee (NAIS) in Cherokee.
Cherokee Historical Association measuring its next steps
Very few industries took a bigger hit from the pandemic than entertainment, and the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) was no exception.
School Board discusses finances and investments
School Board discusses finances and investments
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Youth Council encouraging youth to read through video series
Members of the Cherokee Youth Council (CYC) engaged in a project recently with the goal of encouraging youth to read more.
Call for justice is answered by New MMIW Unit
For far too long, Indian country has pleaded for ways to address the critical issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
WCU prepares to offer full college experience this fall
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University is gearing up for a traditional college experience this fall with plans to resume all academic, social and extracurricular activities and continue the academic excellence for which the institution is known. WCU is...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Shall we look deeper?
All people who are walking with the Lord, can do so, because the Truth is, we are all still on a journey of growing together. Amen?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Life is good, for God is good
Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8,11; 2 Corinthians 9:10; 10:1-5; Matthew 24:37-47
COMMENTARY: Dear Tourist
I want to thank you for your visit to our Qualla Boundary. The Boundary is steeped in the history and culture of the people of the Cherokee nation, and more recently the members of the bloodline of Cherokee that remained after the forced removal to Oklahoma. T
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Middle School Braves win Smoky Mountain Conference Championship
By a margin of half of a point, the Cherokee Middle School Braves (123 points) edged Swain County Middle School (122.5 points) to win the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Track & Field Championship held at Hayesville High School on Monday, April 22.
GYMNASTICS: Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club teams win U.S. Finals
The Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club traveled to Louisville, Ky. recently to compete at the U.S. Finals Cheer & Dance Competition.
ON THE SIDELINES: Coach Briggs is retiring and will be missed
Kent Briggs, Braves head football coach, is stepping down and retiring from the sport he loves. His class and dedication to the student-athletes will be missed, but his legacy will be felt for a long time to come.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Raymond Eugene Jones
Raymond Eugene Jones went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.
OBITUARY: Carolyn Rae Queen
Carolyn Rae Queen, age 79, of Whittier, N.C., passed from this earth after a brief illness on Nov. 20, 2022, in the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Carolyn’s spirit started its next journey surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Michael Ray Driver
Michael Ray Driver, 37, of Robbinsville, went home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. He was born in Cherokee, N.C. on Aug. 22, 1985.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to close 125th anniversary celebration Dec. 5
Western Carolina University will wrap up the yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of its founding on Friday, Dec. 5, with a closing ceremony titled, fittingly enough, the “It’s a Wrap Party.”
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 14-16
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.
Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas Events begins Nov. 28
The annual Cherokee Lights and Legends Christmas event is coming to the Cherokee Indians Fairgrounds beginning Friday, Nov. 28.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
EBCI artist’s work showing in NYC and Russia
Luzene Hill is an Eastern Band Cherokee artist whose work is gaining worldwide exposure.
Upcoming classes at Cherokee Art and Craft Supply
Upcoming classes at Cherokee Art and Craft Supply: Oil technique painting class (July 30-31 from 4-6pm), Evening beading class (July 26 and Aug. 2 from 5-8pm), Rivercane beginner technique class (July 28 from 9am- 12pm), Pottery-coil technique (July 27-28 from...
Relay Idol seeking contestants
Relay Idol. July 27 from 10:30pm – 1am at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. $10 entry fee with all money going to Relay for Life of Cherokee. Have two songs ready. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Taking 10 teens and 10 adults. Info: Alissa Lambert...
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