NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Stop stacking: When a rock is more than a rock
In the heart of downtown Cherokee lies the Oconaluftee Island Park. Along the riverbanks, park visitors frequently build wading pools and stack rocks out of the water. These rock structures may seem harmless, but their environmental impact can’t be ignored.
New Kituwah Academy-Elementary earns Cognia Reaccreditation
New Kituwah Academy-Elementary announced today that it has earned Cognia® Reaccreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.
MMIW: Magdalene “Maggie” Calhoun-Bowman
Magdalene “Maggie” Calhoun-Bowman was 48 years old when her partial remains were found under a peacoat and leaves in the winter of 2006. Maggie, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. Her sister, Bernice Bottchenbaugh, says her and Maggie were so close, people thought they were twins.
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
SPEAKING OF FAITH: We, who are His, are anointed for what the Lord has planned…
His Garment of Praise, which He gives to each believer, is best to use against any spirit of heaviness.
COMMENTARY: Turn your radio on.
The tribe needs a radio station. Many think that AM and FM radio are antiquated, a thing of the past that has outlived its purpose. In a world where information is increasingly a pay-to-access proposition, AM/FM radio broadcasts remain available to anyone with a receiver. In vehicles, it may be the only immediate access to emergency information there is.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A view on climate change
I was watching the news and saw that my mother was being assaulted by the family. I am currently incarcerated, so it hurts tremendously and makes me cringe to see the abuse.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Teesateskie signs with Johnson University
Tori Teesateskie, a senior member of the Cherokee Lady Braves varsity basketball team, will continue her career at the next level as a Johnson (Univ.) Lady Royal.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee Middle participates in Rosman meet
Rosman Middle School hosted a meet on Monday, April 1 at the Brevard College Track in Brevard. Following are the Cherokee Middle School results from that meet per nc.milesplit.com:
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee participates in meet at Robbinsville
Robbinsville High School hosted a meet on Wednesday, April 3. Following are Cherokee High School results from that meet per nc.milesplit.com:
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Nancy Plemmons
Nancy Plemmons, 81, of Murphy, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George Bradley and Tiney “Bigmeat” Thompson.
OBITUARY: Tina Diane Farmer
Tina Diane Farmer, 45, of Cullowhee, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, 2023. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of Diana Queen Van Etten of Cullowhee and the late Roger Van Etten.
OBITUARY: Homer Lee Thompson
Homer Lee Thompson, age 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 17-19
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.
Annual Rally Day at Cherokee Wesleyan Church
Oct. 12. Sunday School will be at 10am followed by a worship service at 11am. After the service, there will be a time of fellowship and a covered dish dinner in the Fellowship Hall. Info: Rev. Patricia Crockett 586-5453
Cherokee Language proficiency assessments
Members of the Cherokee Language Revitalization Initiative will be conducting Beginner Cherokee language proficiency assessments during the Cherokee Indian Fair.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
See 35 photos from the World Premiere of Cherokee Family Reunion
See 35 photos from the World Premiere of Cherokee Family Reunion
Chattanooga: “we are still here”
Artist Jeff Marley recently visited Ross's Landing in Chattanooga, Tenn., to create an installation of his signs. “Creating this installation is part of acknowledging our history and culture, while simultaneously reasserting our presence,” Marley said. ...
KPEP holds Writers Workshop
During the week of June 26-29, a diverse group of creative minds from as far away as Cape Town, South Africa, and Spartanburg, South Carolina gathered with local artists and writers for the 2012 KPEP Writers Workshop. Attendees included teachers, college...
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