NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Groundbreaking held for new HIP Community in Tsisqwohi
A total of 24 one-bedroom homes are being planned for a new HIP Community in Tsisqwohi (Birdtown). Tribal leaders broke ground on the project on the afternoon of Friday, May 31.
Museum of the Cherokee People made to remove sign
A sign for the Museum of the Cherokee People was taken down on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29 in order to comply with an order from the Tribal Business Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
MMIW Profile: Jessica “Jet” Calhoun and Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun
Jessica “Jet” Calhoun, 29, and her daughter, Ah-Yo-Ka “Yoki Bear” Calhoun, 5, both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), were tragically killed in a car wreck on Jan. 9, 2021.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2022 EBCI Extension Community Development Reservation-Wide Landscape Beautification Contest winners
The EBCI Community Development Division of the Cooperative Extension Center recently hosted a Community-Wide Landscape Beautification Contest.
Indigenous Conservation Corps to provide conservation training and federal benefits to tribal crew members
The Indigenous Conservation Corps (ICC) started its eight-week service and conservation program on June 6, emphasizing traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and natural resource conservation.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 4th Nine Weeks Grading Period
3rd Grade Principal’s Honor Roll: Alivia Catolster, Amaya Rodrigues, Arian Teeasateskie, Ariel Crowe, Bryson Beach, Caitlyn Bone, Colton Owl, Connor Thompson, Coralyn Batton, Dahvie Conseen, Dara Codynah, Daryan Smith, Ehko Lossiah, Eli Lane, Eli Simpson, Ella...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Neadeau bows out of Big Cove race
First and foremost, I would like to thank every tribal member that has taken time to speak to me, support me, and trust me as the Chief of Police, Tribal Council candidate, and as a proud EBCI tribal member.
COMMENTARY: Life was better when I could have it my way.
I am a little more than frustrated at how many corporations and business owners absolutely ignore many of the fundamentals of customer service in their businesses.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: We are to be trees of righteousness
Glory to God, He has called us to be Trees of Righteousness, meaning, “We’ve already been pruned and trained,” and that it all now begins to happen in the right way and timing.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Mariah Bahe making mark with Puma commercial
It’s hard to turn on the television without seeing at least one commercial involving a sports figure with athletes endorsing everything from actual sporting equipment to food.
NAYO 2019 Softball and Baseball brackets
NAYO 2019 Tournament Brackets The 2019 NAYO Softball and Baseball tournaments will be hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on July 18-20 at the John A. Crowe Complex and at Cherokee High School. Following are the teams representing the...
SOCCER: Kiowa tribal member breaks MLS record
Chris Wondolowski, a striker for the San Jose Earthquakes and a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, became the most prolific scorer in MLS (Major League Soccer) history on Sunday, May 19 with a four-goal effort against the Chicago Fire.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Johnathan Christopher “Big John” Martin
Johnathan Christopher Martin, better known as “Big John”, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Renata “Nott” Maney
Renata “Nott” Maney, age 43, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at her residence after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Allen “Big Fig” Sequoyah
Allen “Big Fig” Sequoyah, age 67, formerly of the Yellowhill Community, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Printing in the Cherokee Language class at SCC
SCC is hosting a Printing in the Cherokee Language class that will begin Thursday, Oct. 30 and runs for four Thursdays from 6-9pm.
Junaluska Wreath Laying event set for Nov. 7
Junaluska Memorial Site and Museum will host the annual Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. This year marks the 104th anniversary of the commemoration of the Junaluska gravesite monument.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Ronald Cooper to discuss Trail of Tears book
Jan. 12 at 6pm at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. Cooper, a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, will discuss his book It’s My Trail Too. In January 2011, Cooper began walking the northern route of the Cherokee Trail of Tears for personal reflection and...
Twelve Native artists awarded total of $200K
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, a national charity dedicated to the revitalization, appreciation and perpetuation of Native arts and cultures, has awarded a total of $200,000 in awards to 12 American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artists. Through...
Got Talent? CHA hosting acting classes
Mountainside Performing Arts School is seeking individuals interested in forming a Community Theatre. If you are 16 years old and over, experienced in acting or not, you are invited to a meeting on Jan. 8 from 7-8pm at Cherokee Historical Association located at 564...
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