NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians mobilizes $3.2 million in Hurricane relief efforts
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues to demonstrate its commitment to aiding communities affected by the recent hurricane, as the Tribe has coordinated the intake and distribution of $3.2 million in critical supplies.
School Board holds Oct. 21 meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, Oct. 21 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) recognizes Regina Rosario’s role in child advocacy
Regina Ledford Rosario, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been recognized as a leader in child advocacy in Indian Country. During a session of Annual Council on the morning of Monday, Oct. 14, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) passed Res. No. 303 (2024) unanimously which recognizes Rosario as “the founder of the first Child Advocacy Center in Indian County, Heart to Heart”.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum ends 20th Anniversary Season with Raffle Day
The all-American motorcycle museum, located in the heart of Maggie Valley, N.C., is world-renown for its collection of the rarest and most iconic American motorcycles. The museum prides itself in the fact that almost every machine in the collection is a running example, leading to its well-known tagline, “The Museum That Runs.”
Regional Honors given to EBCI Communities
The WNC Honors Awards, a program of WNC Communities, is built on a 73-year tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas and grassroots solutions.
Masters of their craft: Cherokee couple both to receive North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award
Butch and Louise Goings, both elders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will receive the North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification: Total faith and dependence on God
Are we shouting with each person over what God’s already done for them? One of these days, that person will want to shout with us as we’ve begun to “set ourselves apart” for the glory of the Lord. None of us would want to be called a “vessel of dishonor” or said to be pursuing and seeking only a worldly view.
EDITORIAL: Kituwah should be designated a World Heritage Site
Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, located just outside of Cherokee, N.C. near Bryson City, N.C, is an ancient, sacred site. This site should be deemed a World Heritage Site – making it the 26th property in the United States with such a designation.
COMMENTARY: Take care of our home
We get bent out of shape over land. I mean downright hateful. And you would too if the history of your people was that once someone else found value of any kind, precious minerals found on the property, rich soil and flat ground, or some other valuable use could be found for the land, it was stripped away from the people. This actually happened.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee athletes qualify for state meet
Five athletes on the Cherokee High School varsity track and field team have qualified for the 1A State Championship meet to be held at NC A&T Aggie Stadium on Saturday, May 18.
FOOTBALL: David Napert named Braves head coach
The Spring of 2017 wasn’t an easy one for David Napert.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts Smoky Mountain Conference meet
The Smoky Mountain Conference Track & Field Championship meet was held at Cherokee High School on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Richard William Plummer
Richard William Plummer, better known as “Willy Bob”, age 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
OBITUARY: Emily Shirley (Bellflower) Squirrell
Emily Shirley (Bellflower) Squirrell, 78, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
OBITUARY: Hattie Pauline (Goodeagle) Gibson
Hattie Pauline (Goodeagle) Gibson also known as Judy, age 80, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Tsali Care Center.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Basketball Travel League sign-ups
Cherokee Youth Basketball Travel League is currently taking sign-ups for the 2014-15 basketball season.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 24-26
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. 6th Annual Pow Wow in the Pine. Oct. 24-26...
Cherokee Historical Assoc. to host Trail of Tears Memorial Walk
Cherokee Historical Association will host the 8th Annual Trail of Tears Memorial Walk on Saturday Nov. 1 at the main office located at 564 Tsali Blvd. across the street from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
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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