NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI voices support for Wounded Knee legislation
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is standing in support of federal legislation that will protect a sacred site in South Dakota.
CCS students give presentation on Hawaii trip to CCS School Board
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, April 1, in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:47 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Travel report for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) for March 2024
Travel report for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) for March 2024
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frell Owl Award presented to Peaches Squirrell
The coveted Frell Owl Award has been presented to a Cherokee basketball legend who has continued to give of her time and knowledge to help countless numbers of young players. The 2021 Frell Owl Award was presented to Peaches Squirrell during a luncheon at Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 4.
Tribal member named to Public Art Advisory Council
Angelina Jumper, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the cultural resource supervisor for the Junaluska Museum, has been named to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) Public Arts Advisory Council.
Wilma Mankiller Quarter to be released during June 6 ceremony
On June 6, a limited number of the 2022 Wilma Mankiller Quarters will be released to the public in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Platitude season
You should be able to recognize a platitude when you see it. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a platitude is “a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful”.
COMMENTARY: A rebuttal to the Attorney General’s thoughts on proposed Constitution
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Attorney General Michael McConnell wrote in his commentary letter, “On April 6, 2023, Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 559 (2023), which was submitted by the Community Club Council.”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Resurrection Day 2023
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continuation… Read Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-20; John 20:12, 18-23 “I got so excited, because here’s what He said.” Pastor Tim explained. “His hand is not short...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Support honorary EBCI membership for Will Poolaw
A resolution has been submitted by Francine Watty to grant honorary membership in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to the biggest Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves fan on the planet – Will Poolaw.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Faye Ammons Moon
Faye Ammons Moon, 68, of Bryson City passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.
OBITUARY: Inez Marie Wolfe
Inez Marie Wolfe, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITUARY: Juanita Littlejohn Bradley
Juanita Littlejohn Bradley, 85 of the Wolftown Community, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Encie George Littlejohn. Juanita enjoyed making dreamcatchers, sewing, cooking, and...
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
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...
Tribal member wins theatrical awards
Neosha Pendergraft (right), an EBCI tribal member, receives one of two major theatrical awards presented recently at the Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Okla. She was recognized with the award “Best Leading Comedic Actress” for her role of Dorothy in the “Lost Pages...
Chaske Spencer to visit Cherokee
Chaske Spencer, most recognized for his role as Sam Uley, leader of the wolf pack in the Twilight Saga, will visit Cherokee on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-8pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. He will appear for the evening public talk as well as a daytime...
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