NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Buckner accepts Assistant DA position
In the Haywood County Courthouse, on Monday, Jan. 6, Shelli Buckner who previously served as an interim lead prosecutor for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney for the 43rd Prosecutorial District of North Carolina.
Cherokee Police Commission holds first meeting of 2025
The Cherokee Police Commission held their first meeting of 2025, including the newly sworn commissioners, in the Ginger Lynn Welch building on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 16.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces Fall Grants for 2024 totaling more than $2.1 million
In fall 2024, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 10 grants to partners within Western North Carolina. Grants totaled more than $2.1 million and were awarded to projects advancing the Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and neighboring communities.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Speakers Council selected to be Indian Fair Parade Grand Marshals
Submitted by Cherokee Speakers Council Note: The Cherokee Indian Fair Parade is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. ᎳᏥᏏ Chairman Roger Smoker - Grew up and still lives in Snowbird community Roger has been involved in the Cherokee language preservation initiative...
“Disruption” shakes up Museum of the Cherokee Indian exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is switching gears on its permanent exhibit and taking funerary and ceremonial objects off display. Taking these items off display created holes in the exhibit which have been filled with contemporary Cherokee art pieces.
2022 Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule
Note: This is the finalized schedule of events, per the Cherokee Indian Fair Committee. The outdoor stage and exhibit hall locations referenced are at Harrah's Cherokee Casino. The outdoor stage will be located in the parking lot area, and the exhibit hall is in the...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Which public is the public?
We need to figure out, as a tribe, how we want to disseminate information to our community. As you know, there is an incredible amount of information that is relevant to our community discussed in the Tribal Council sessions.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification
Opening my bible, I flip it and it just goes right where it’s supposed to. I don’t know how many times it opens to the right chapter and the right verse and just falls open in my hand.
COMMENTARY: The Cherokee people should say no to pot
Since 1996, Congress has shirked its responsibility to uphold the very laws it has passed regarding marijuana.
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: William Arthur (Bill) Moles
William Arthur (Bill) Moles, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 at the home of his daughter with his family by his side.
OBITUARY: Henry Allen Ben
Henry Allen Ben, age 51, passed away on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Mission Hospital after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Jennifer Standingdeer
Jennifer Standingdeer, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 in Prisma Hospital. She was only 51-years-old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.
HAPPENINGS
Miss Cherokee 2014 contestants sought
Applications for the Miss Cherokee 2014 pageant are now available at Tsali Manor. The deadline to enter is Sunday, Sept. 7. Info: Deb West 554-6860
What’s happening at the Fair on Tuesday?
The Cherokee Indian Fair will take place Oct. 7-11 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The Destination Marketing Department has prepared the lineup for this year’s event. The theme for this year’s Fair is Cherokee People: Our Legends and Tales. Each week, leading up to the Fair, the Cherokee One Feather will print a day schedule showing all the activities at the Fair.
Church Revival
Sept. 8-12 at 7pm nightly at Straight Fork Baptist Church. Preaching by Brother Steve Smith. Everyone is invited.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
OICA to feature photographs by Anna Fariello
The Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA) will be featuring an exhibition of photographs in OICA Gallery during the month of January by author Anna Fariello.
Cherokee resident blends folk, electronics and hip-hop on sophomore release
Multi-talented multi-hyphenate Honey Dawn Karima, of Cherokee, takes her lovely voice in some bold and unexpected new directions on her sophomore release as a recording artist, The Desire of Nations.
Sara Evans tickets on sale Friday
Country music star Sara Evans will play the Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, Dec. 16.
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