NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Grid search for Gabriel Crow yields no additional evidence
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with numerous law enforcement, fire, and emergency service agencies conducted an extensive search of Spivey Mountain and the surrounding areas on Monday, April 29.
CCS School Board to discuss budget with Tribal Council
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, April 15 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:46 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
FBI, CIPD discuss human trafficking
On the afternoon of Thursday, April 25, the Cherokee One Feather held a joint meeting with Special Agents Bianca Pearson and Kaley Kowalsky from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Cody White, attorney for the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), to discuss the issue of human trafficking on the Qualla Boundary.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2021 Reservation Wide Christmas Lighting Contest winners
The EBCI Cooperative Extension Community Development Department, in partnership with the EBCI Commerce Department, hosted the 2021 Reservation Wide Christmas Lighting Contest.
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle capitalizing on momentum
Fresh off winning the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary award, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle looks to build on her success.
Tribal member to serve as a delegate to Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Seshadri Pratama, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a sophomore at Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, is a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders on March 26-27, 2022.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Commentary: Speaking of trash
I noticed there is a balloon release planned at the Elders’ Walk. Seeing a balloon release is a beautiful sight. However, it is harmful for our environment. Have you ever thought about where the remnants of those balloons end up? I can guarantee that the balloons do not find a trash can to put themselves into.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Resurrection Day, 2023
By REV. 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 know there has already been a long night ahead of someone, but I also know that in...
COMMENTARY: Talking trash
We should be as concerned, as a people, about the environment as any people group. It is in our genes. The relationship of the Cherokee people to land, wind, water, and sky is spiritual and the stuff of myth and legend.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BOXING: Bahe places second at USA Boxing National Championships
Mariah Bahe, a member of the Navajo Nation with Eastern Band Cherokee heritage, took second place in the Junior Girls 95lb division at the USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships held Dec. 1-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cherokee Recreation Basketball – 3-4 year old schedule
Cherokee Recreation Basketball – 3-4 year old schedule
FOOTBALL: Evans, Coach Briggs receive Shrine Bowl invites
For the second year in a row, a Cherokee Brave will be on the roster for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas which pits some of the best seniors from North Carolina against their South Carolina counterparts.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Mary Alice Bradley
Mary Alice Bradley, 67, of Cherokee passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
OBITUARY: Vera Lynn “Sam” Rickman
Vera Lynn “Sam” Rickman, age 68, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 12-14
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. Wyandotte Nation Pow Wow. Sept....
Benefit Gospel Singing for Elisha Taylor
Sept. 6 at 5pm at the Wolfetown Gym. Indian Dinners will be sold for $10 (start selling at 4pm) to include: Bean Bread/Lye Dumpling, fried chicken, tater salad/taters, cabbage/greens and various desserts including: pineapple upside down cake, peach cobbler, banana...
Cherokee Senior Citizens Fuel Program taking apps starting Sept. 8
Cherokee Senior Citizens Program will be taking fuel applications starting Monday, Sept. 8. Senior Citizens Fuel Program Guidelines Must be 59½ Must be an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Must live in the five (5) counties service area: Swain,...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Native Artist meet and greet to follow Concert
By EUGENIA L. JOHNSON Fiddler Alan Jabbour and banjoist Ken Perlman will present a concert of Appalachian tunes on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7pm at Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City, NC. Immediately following the one-hour concert there will be a...
Documentary tells story of Blue Ridge Parkway
Documentary filmmaker Bruce Bowers and Bowers Media Group, Inc. have finished a film entitled The Blue Ridge Parkway: A long & winding road.
OICA Letterpress Work on Display at SCC
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the students of the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts Printmaking class have a selection of their class projects using the Cherokee Language on display in the Balsam Building Lobby at Southwestern Community College.
Call
(828) 359-6262
Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
Hours
Mon – Fri • 7:45am – 4:30pm