NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee stories from a Cherokee voice; Museum is updating exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee People is currently working on updating its main exhibit – one that has been on display since 1998. The Museum received a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation for $225,000 for the research and development aspects of the update to the area that will now be called the Main Gallery as opposed to the permanent exhibit.
CCS school board concludes last meeting of 2023
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Dec. 18. The meeting included a financial report, policy revisions, and Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP) funding discussions.
One Feather staffer receives $5,000 grant from International Women’s Media Foundation
Brooklyn Brown, a reporter for the Cherokee One Feather, recently applied for and received an individual grant of $5,000 from the International Women’s Media Foundation Fund for Indigenous Journalists: Reporting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Transgender People (MMIWG2T).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI Vax for Cash winners list
Following are the winners in the Vax for Cash lottery hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. This list is provided to the One Feather by the EBCI Public Health and Human Service Division.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announces leadership promotions
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announce two promotions within its regional leadership team on Monday, Oct. 18.
Cruise the Smokies has big showing
Brenda Berry, of Anderson, S.C., was wiping down a car she has been attached to since childhood during an event at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 16. She was caring for her 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon at the Cruise the Smokies Rod Run hosted by the Cherokee Rodders.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: 2022
As we come to the end of a very busy year at the One Feather, I thought it would be interesting to look back at the top stories of the year and reflect on our time, both the newspaper staff and the readership.
COMMENTARY: Enough is enough – Bad behavior by coaches, parents, and fans must stop
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in North Carolina and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic events.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disappointed in lack of Christmas lights
It’s disappointing that our town’s usual Christmas Lights displays aren’t even up yet. All you see is the lights on the (Oconaluftee) Island and on a few lightpoles here and there throughout town.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member joins Phoenix Honda Racing Team
Isaac Teasdale, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Snowbird Community, will be racing motocross for the Phoenix Honda Racing Team.
FOOTBALL: Braves named to Food City Border Bowl roster
Six members of the Cherokee Braves varsity football team will join top prep players from four states in this year’s Food City Border Bowl.
BASKETBALL: NASA tournament brackets
These are the brackets for the various divisions of the NASA Basketball Tournament, hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, on Jan. 10-12.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: William D. “Bill” Beck
William D. “Bill” Beck, 80, of Cherokee, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 in a Buncombe County Hospital. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Fred and Wilma Lambert.
OBITUARY: Lloyd Carl Owle
Lloyd Carl Owle, 80, of the Birdtown Community passed peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Saturday March 11, 2023
OBITUARY: Shane Lewis Walkingstick
Shane Lewis Walkingstick, age 38, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, March 10, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 3-5
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. Kaw Nation Pow Wow. Oct. 3-5 at Washunga Bay Pow...
Park to celebrate National Public Lands Day
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is inviting the public to join park staff in Cades Cove on Saturday, Sept. 27 for the 21st annual celebration of National Public Lands Day. Volunteers are needed for this year’s event to collect seeds from native plant increase fields in Cades Cove.
Homecoming at Cherokee UMC
Homecoming. Oct. 12 at Cherokee United Methodist Church. Services and fellowship. Rev. Keith Turman is the guest preacher. Dinner will be served immediately after the services. Meat will be provided. Bring your favorite covered dish.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Sovereign Sportsman series wins Emmy
Sovereign Media Group, LLC, (SMG) originator and producer of the nationally televised hit sportsman’s television series “The Sovereign Sportsman”, took center stage at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences annual Emmy Awards gala on Saturday, March 17.
2012 SCC Student Art Show featured in OICA Gallery
The gallery at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts is currently featuring the 2012 SCC Student Art Show for the month of April. The exhibition features 73 works of art by 42 students currently enrolled in programs at Southwestern Community College,...
Cherokee and mountain heritage celebrated in concert and art show
The Peacock Playhouse is delighted to present BYNA: Life Songs of a Southern Appalachian Woman of Cherokee Descent on Saturday, April 14 at 4:30pm with a pre-concert art show by Cherokee artist, Faren Sanders Crews, at 3:30 p.m. Inspired by their mountain...
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