NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
MMIW Profile: Dora Owl
Dora Owl, a member of the EBCI, was a 24-year-old mother of two when she was murdered on April 1, 1947.
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
OBITUARY: Jim Allison
Jim Allison, 74, of the Wolfetown Community, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.
Museum executive director gives updates
Thank you to the One Feather and its readers for allowing me the space to write to you. I am the (relatively new) executive director of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, having started in May 2021.
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
RUNNING: Hundreds brave rain for Cherokee harvest race
Nearly 1,000 runners and walkers braved cold, driving rain to participate in the Cherokee Harvest 5K and Half Marathon on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 20.
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS boys, girls take second in Conference Championship
What started as a rainy, gloomy morning ended up as a sunny day full of wondrous clouds over the Cherokee Central Schools as they hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference cross country championship on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 17. Cherokee Middle School’s boys and girls teams both took second place in their respective team events.
BOXING: Bahe qualifies for shot to make USA Jr. Olympic team
Mariah Bahe, a member of the Navajo Nation with Eastern Band Cherokee heritage, has qualified for the USA Boxing Elite & Youth National Championships at Salt Lake City, Utah on Dec. 2-8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Gary Jay Shell
Gary Jay Shell, 33, of the Painttown Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 6, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Meroney George Shell of Cherokee and Agnes Ann Tooni and her husband Rick Larch of Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
N.C. Voter Registration info
Following is information on how you can register to vote in the upcoming State of North Carolina General Election.
Telling Great Stories to Advance Your Cause seminar
Sept. 17 from 10am – 4pm in the Saunooke Room (3rd floor) of the Cherokee Fairfield Inn & Suites. Gain a new understanding of message and brand development as a foundation for storytelling. Hone your ability to craft a basic organizational story. Learn how to...
Yard Sale on Sept. 4-5
Sept. 4-5 at 7am both days at 136 Lambert Branch Road behind Paul’s Diner (US441N). Turn between Paul’s Diner and Dairy Queen, first driveway on right.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Pendergraft recognized for role of ‘Alice’
Neosha Pendergraft, an EBCI tribal member, received an annual Rubye Award from Encore! Theatre Production Company in Tulsa, Okla. on Sunday, Sept. 25.
OICA and SCC Heritage Arts offering fall evening classes
For more information or to register for any of these classes at the Oconaluftee Institute of Cultural Arts (OICA) or Southwestern Community College (SCC), contact Jeff Marley 497-3945 or j_marley@southwesterncc,edu. Intro to Printmaking: In this two and a half...
An interview with EBCI singer and NAMMY nominee Kyra Climbingbear
Kyra Climbingbear, an EBCI tribal member sharing time between New York City and Piscataway, NJ, has been nominated for three Native American Music Awards (NAMMYs).
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