NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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
CCS School Board holds meeting on March 18
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, March 18 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:44 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Cherokee High School Academic Awards 2021-22
Top Academic Students 9th Grade: Paytyn Barker, Gideon Freeman, Kiri Hill, Julia Layno, Tyruss Thompson 10th Grade: Roxi Bark, Jenna Cruz, DaLaina Mills, George Saunooke, Gabriel Terrell, Ann Toineeta 11th Grade: Mahala Allison, Autumn Greene, Ariyonna...
Cherokee Musical Theatre students go tropical with “Once on This Island Jr.”
The Cherokee Central Schools Musical Theatre Program took their audience to the Caribbean with its performance of “Once on This Island Jr.”, a musical based on the 1985 novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy. The musical opened at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the evening of Thursday, May 12.
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
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: 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...
OBITUARY: Jessica Elaine “Happy” Bryson
Jessica Elaine “Happy” Bryson, 35 of Sylva, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born in Jackson County on Oct. 3, 1987, to Tonya Franks and John Bryson.
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
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...
SCC taking submissions for Milestone publication
Submissions are now being taken for the 2012-13 edition of Milestone, the biennial art and literary review published by Southwestern Community College. Milestone is a publication that showcases the creative expressions of local writers and visual artists. The...
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