NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Lady Braves Varsity Volleyball goes before School Board
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, March 17 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
EBCI Govt. Explained: The weighted vote system
The Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) uses a weighted vote system.
Cherokee Police Commission holds March meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met in the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) training room on the afternoon of Thursday, March 13.
Qualla Art Market
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Environmental and Cultural Education at CCS
January 2020 was a much different time. While the next few months would completely shift the landscape of everything in life, Sara Duncan’s focus on a new program at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) did not falter.
Cherokee Musical Theatre to present “Sister Act”
The comedic antics of Deloris Van Cartier will come to life this spring in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center as the Cherokee Central Schools Musical Theatre program presents “Sister Act”. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. and Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort opens Cherokee Outdoors shop
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort has announced a new addition to the resort’s retail collection, Cherokee Outdoors, an outdoor-focused specialty shop. The new retail store opened its doors on April 1 and offers hotel guests and visitors a variety of outdoor-focused apparel and gear from distinguished and sustainable brands.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: This isn’t love
On the Dec. 12, 2023, Cherokee Court Domestic Violence docket, nine defendants were being charged with criminal domestic and dating violence, another 19 defendants were there to answer civil domestic violence charges.
COMMENTARY: Fairgoer objects to Pretty Legs
I had lived away for some time and had not attended the fair in years. I was very excited to be able to go this year and wanted to experience everything. I enjoyed almost everything. However, the Pretty Legs Contest was unacceptable.
COMMENTARY: The future of tribal freedom of speech
The craziness of the holiday season is upon us. Here at the Tribe, everyone starts gearing up for gearing down around this time. Everyone knows that it is time to line up all those projects that can be processed and implemented before the calendar year ends need to be worked on with a soon endgame in mind, and those with little chance of finishing in 2023 must be prepped for the holiday pause so that they may be cranked back up when critical services like EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Finance return from the holiday break.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Hundreds of runners participate in the Harvest Half Marathon & 5K
Hundreds of runners filled the streets of Cherokee for the Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon & 5K which was held on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 14.
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS Lady Braves take second at Bulldog XC Open
The Cherokee High School (CHS) and Middle School (CMS) cross country teams participated in the Bulldog XC Open, hosted by Murphy High School, on Saturday, Sept. 7.
FOOTBALL: Braves defeated by Smoky Mountain in home opener
Cherokee held strong early in the game, but a second quarter burst by Smoky Mountain buried the hosts.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Freddie “Bopper” Youngdeer
Freddie “Bopper” Youngdeer, 55, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with his family by his side.
OBITUARY: Mark Daniel Jones
Mark Daniel Jones, 64, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late Carmon and Velma Myers Jones.
OBITUARY: Sarah Lou Swayney
Sarah Lou Swayney, 76, of the Birdtown Community, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
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.
Museum to celebrate Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 8-9
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will be offering two special events on Nov 8-9 to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 7-11
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. 1st Annual Texas A&M...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Folkmoot celebrates 30 years starting in May
WAYNESVILLE - Folkmoot USA celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the "BIG 30" at Sid's on Main in Canton, Friday, May 3, 2013 from 6 – 10 pm. This pre-festival celebration features heavy hors d'oeuvres, music, cash bar and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $50. For...
SCC summer clay classes
Southwestern Community College will be offering the following classes this summer at the Swain Center, located at 60 Almond School Road in Bryson City. Payment can be made anytime prior to the beginning of class but is due on the first day of class. To register for...
Cherokee Language video game released
Imagine making language learning as much fun as a game –because it is a game – all in order to increase learning speed and retention well beyond the capabilities of any product in today’s market. That’s what Las Vegas-based startup Talking Games has set out...
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