NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Defense Dept. to review Wounded Knee Medal of Honor awards
A total of 20 U.S. Army Soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military decoration, for actions during the Wounded Knee Massacre. Now, the Department of Defense will be looking into whether those medals should be retained or will be rescinded.
BGN vote on Kuwohi name restoration could be coming soon
An application to restore the name of Clingman’s Dome, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to its original Cherokee name, Kuwohi (mulberry place), was sent to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) in February. Officials say a vote could be coming soon.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
Team works to advocate and support Cherokee elders
The Elder Service Peer Navigator program has been working in the community to connect with elders. The program, overseen by the Cherokee Family Safety program, is focused on connecting community members to relevant services.
Kansas returns to Cherokee
After 10 years, prolific rock band Kansas is coming back to the mountains of North Carolina and will play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort this Saturday, June 25.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
COMMENTARY: Acknowledgments for Tribal Election Debates
We just wrapped up the tribal election debates for 2023. I wish to thank all of the candidates who were able to attend and participate in the debates
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God sometimes rocks our world as a part of training us
Uncomfortable situations, in a place one may not want to be in, could be nothing more than being placed in training to become that tree of Righteousness that God has called us to be.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Swain County SMC Meet results
Cherokee High School hosted the Swain County SMC Meet on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 27. Following are CHS results per TimingInc.com:
New state championship road signs installed
One team’s state championship sign inspired another team to win a state championship, and now the two accomplishments are shown throughout Cherokee on new road signs.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee players named to All-Conference teams
The Big Smoky Mountain All-Conference teams have been released, and the Cherokee Braves and Lady Braves are represented on both.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Francis Frank Marion Blythe
Francis Frank Marion Blythe Jr., 82, of Lincoln, died on July 21, 2023.
OBITUARY: Martin Willard Pepion
Martin Willard Pepion, age 47, Native to Cherokee, was called to his Heavenly home on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. He is the son of Julia and Kirk Lossiah.
Faith Commentary: Immortal Combat
As Christians living in this evil world, where we don’t belong, our lives are continually in immortal combat with the ruler of this world. We tend to forget that and therefore disarm ourselves. However, keeping perpetually vigilant is a daunting task; we may drop our guard and allow satan to attack.
HAPPENINGS
Revival at Wrights Creek Baptist
Revival. Oct. 13 at 7pm at Wrights Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Tony Lambert will be preaching. Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 10-12
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.
John and Mary Bigwitch Crowe Family Reunion
John and Mary Bigwitch Crowe Family Reunion
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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...
Harrah’s Cherokee hosts Dine-Around
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel hosted a Dine-Around on Tuesday, July 2, a media event for various media sources from around the Southeast. This first time ever event highlighted diverse samplings of top culinary selections from each menu of five of its...
Artist-in-Residence comes to Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is piloting an Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program which will provide artists with uninterrupted time to pursue their body of art work as well as the opportunity to engage and inspire the public through outreach programs. The...
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