NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds their first meeting of 2024
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Kituwah Services, LLC receives $6.8 million contract with U.S. Navy
Kituwah Services, LLC and their subcontractor C.A. Murren have been awarded a $6.8 million dollar contract with the U.S. Navy for the installation of domestic and fire supply water piping to Townsend Bombing Range: Townsend, Ga.
EBCI officials: SI layoffs will not harm investment in Sports Illustrated Resorts
The Arena Group, operator and publisher of Sports Illustrated magazine, announced layoffs of over 100 employees on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) assure that this news will not negatively affect the Tribe as Kituwah, LLC, a tribal entity, is a lead investor in the Sports Illustrated Resorts.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI tribal member wins national award
Kimberly Smith, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Yellowhill Community, was this year’s only recipient of the National President’s Award at the Virtual Leadership Summit II, hosted by the Federally Employed Women(FEW) organization.
Qualla Arts & Crafts celebrates 75 years of craft excellence
Seventy-five years to the day, officials at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. (Qualla) celebrated the start of one of the most successful Native American craft co-ops in the country.
“Dracula” to sink his teeth into Mountainside Theatre
On Friday, Oct. 1, Mountainside Theatre will host the world premiere of “Dracula: The Failings of Men,” written by debut playwright Benedetto Robinson. The production is an original work by Havoc Movement Company that will be joining the Cherokee Historical Association for the fall season.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Fueling the fire
There is a law on the books (the “books” being our Cherokee Code) that allows Tribal Council to shut off the cameras, streaming, and video feeds so that things can be said in the Chambers that are not seen nor heard by the “rest of the world” including our own tribal communities and tribal members who may be too far away or too busy to sit in Chambers to be provided explanation and information relevant to our people.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: About the God who provides for us all…
What a wonderful Promise today from the Lord Who declares, “He finished it before He ever started any of it.”
COMMENTARY: The status quo comes with a price
We are all opponents of disruption. We love normalcy. When things function to our satisfaction or comfort level, we don’t want snags.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves double Blues on rainy night
For such a wet and rainy night, Cherokee (2-1) and Asheville School (2-1) surely put up some big offensive numbers.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams compete in Hendersonville, Murphy
The Cherokee High School cross country team competed in the WNC Cross Country Carnival in Hendersonville on Saturday, Aug. 25, and the CMS team competed in the Valley River Mudder in Murphy on the same day.
ON THE SIDELINES: Sports provide moments in time
This past Friday, I had the pleasure of watching the Cherokee Braves hoist the Battles of the Nations trophy – a feat they’ve accomplished three consecutive years.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Harriett Roberta Crowe Rice
Harriett Roberta Crowe Rice, age 82, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13 at Mission Hospital after a brief illness. She is the daughter of the late, Edwin Clement Endros-Crowe and Cinda Reed.
OBITUARY: Aniyah Christine Sampson
Aniyah Christine Sampson, age 9, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Jacobs
Mary Ann Jacobs, age 87, of Cherokee N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. She was born on May 5, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. She lived in Cherokee; Suitland, Md.; and Chandler, Ariz. before returning to the mountains with her husband Harvey in 1998.
HAPPENINGS
Swain County Coalition Against Fracking meeting
Sept. 9 at 6:30pm at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. Info: 736-5529
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 29-31
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. Cherokee National Holiday Pow Wow. Aug. 29-30 at...
Swain/Qualla SAFE to hold benefit golf tournament
Swain/Qualla SAFE will hold a Benefit Golf Tournament at the Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier on Saturday, Sept. 6. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place teams as well as closest to the pin and the longest drive. A light lunch will be...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Submit Artwork for 9-Week Community Art Exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts
Local artists and artisans in Swain and surrounding counties are invited to submit up to 4 original works of art for the annual community art exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts.
Arneach to kick off Summer Program at Jackson County Library
Legendary Cherokee storyteller Lloyd Arneach is bringing his repertoire of stories and legends to the Jackson County Public Library Complex. The program is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 7 p.m., and will be held in the Community Room in the former courthouse.
New Book about Cherokee Pottery published
A new book, Cherokee Pottery: From the Hands of Our Elders, has been published and was presented to members of Tribal Council on Thursday, April 14.
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