NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission holds November meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission held their November meeting in the Ginger Lynn Welch large conference room on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 15.
EBCI leaders to D.C. officials: The Lumbee should go through the OFA process
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state recognized group, has been seeking federal acknowledgement as an Indian tribe for decades, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has opposed this since day one.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park completes three-year restoration of Ramsey Cascades Trail
GATLINBURG, Tenn. - In collaboration with Friends of the Smokies, the National Park Service (NPS) has a completed a three-year restoration of the Ramsey Cascades Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the Greenbrier area, this popular trail...
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Birdtown Gym to be re-named honoring Peaches Squirrell
The Birdtown Gym has been re-named for a person synonymous with basketball in the Cherokee community. The building will now be known as the Peaches Squirrell Sports and Recreation Complex.
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: An encouraging word
Father, I pray that you would speak a powerful word. To those reading this somewhere today in this world that they might know you already are reaching out your hand to them all around your world. Your hand is not short.
COMMENTARY: Making the language a priority
We have watched as tribal officials and language proponents desperately plead with the community to get more involved and engaged in the language. Millions of dollars have been spent on language education facilities, teacher education, and public relations efforts.
COMMENTARY: Cannabis Dispensary tour a positive experience
30 years in the cannabis industry has taken me from criminal to consultant, patient to survivor, and led to more travel than I can keep track of most days.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves 2019 preview
New Cherokee Head Coach David Napert is entering a challenging year with the Braves.
ON THE SIDELINES: Miranda Stamper sets fitness example for everyone
It’s a cool late summer morning, and I caught up with Miranda Stamper working out at the Cherokee Life Center – a staple activity in her life. An athlete to the core, she is an example of fitness for everyone, young and old, in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Cherokee Central Schools 2019 Fall Sports Schedules
Cherokee High School and Middle School Cross Country August Wednesday, 21: Black Knight 5K Kickoff, Robbinsville High School, 4 p.m. (high school team) Saturday, 24: WNC Cross Country Carnival, Jackson Park in Hendersonville (high school) September Wednesday,...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: JC Wachacha
JC Wachacha left this world on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 surrounded with love by family and friends.
OBITUARY: Robert Kenneth Kanott
Robert Kenneth Kanott, 72, of Cherokee passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. He was born October 29, 1951, to the late Robert James and Stella Willnoty Kanott.
OBITUARY: Edith Marie Taylor McCall
Edith Marie Taylor McCall, born March 1, 1967, departed this world to her New Home on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. She was a member of Cherokee Acquoni Baptist Church.
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
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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