NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Circle of Security program looks to equip Cherokee parents
Anatta Harding was desperately looking for some help while she and her son were adjusting to a move to Cherokee. More than anything she was trying to find a Circle of Security program, a guided group that focuses on improving ‘the development pathway of children and their parents’. Harding had gone through the program twice before.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces Spring Grants for 2023
Cherokee, N.C. - This spring, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 11 spring grants to partners within western North Carolina and beyond. Grants totaled more than $1.9 million and were awarded to projects advancing the Foundation’s mission of improving the...
Girty selected as new Cherokee Central Schools Superintendent
Consuela ‘Consie’ Girty, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), has been selected to serve as the new superintendent of Cherokee Central Schools – a post she will assume on June 1.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member to hand-cycle Trail of Tears route
More than five years ago, Maranda Bradley’s life changed forever.
Cherokee Heritage motivates academic journey
Chaminade junior Alexis Lambert loves to see history come alive through culture.
Cherokee artist staying busy during pandemic
For Cherokee artist Luzene Hill, the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, but it certainly hasn’t stopped her from sharing her work with the world.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: It’s getting better all the time
“I’ve got to admit it’s getting better, A little better all the time.”
COMMENTARY: Your vote is important in the primary
Early voting started Thursday, April 28 for Swain County residents at Birdtown Gym in Cherokee and Swain County Board of Elections in Bryson City.
COMMENTARY: Reader supports free Park parking passes for tribal members
It was in the One Feather that I first learned about the Proposed Fee Changes for the GSMNP for 2023, including the implementation of Parking Fees.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves advance, Braves fall in second round
Two hundred miles and almost four hours separated the Cherokee High School varsity basketball teams in their 1A state playoff second round match-ups on the night of Thursday, Feb. 22.
FOOTBALL: Davis, Locust sign with Brevard College
Two more members of the historic Cherokee Braves 2017 1A State Championship team have signed letters of intent to play at the next level.
ON THE SIDELINES: Shawn Crowe, “The Announcer of the Braves”
If you’ve set foot in the Charles George Memorial Arena for a basketball game, chances are you’ve heard the booming, always entertaining, voice of Shawn Crowe, an EBCI tribal member.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: James “Jim” Wilkerson
James “Jim” Wilkerson, 66, departed this life on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 after a sudden illness.
OBITUARY: Moses (Junior) Ledford Jr.
Moses (Junior) Ledford Jr., of Windsor, died peacefully at his home with his family surrounding him Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.
OBITUARY: Joshua Albert Reed
Joshua Albert Reed, infant son of Seth Reed and Henrietta Armachain, passed away at Mission Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 7,2022.
HAPPENINGS
Veterans Employment Consultant to visit Cherokee
The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina Department of Commerce Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Qualla Boundary Public Library from 10am – 2pm. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who wish to...
Learn “How to Start a Business” at SCC this fall
Over the approaching weeks and months, Southwestern Community College will offer several free opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to attend a class entitled “How to Start a Business.”
Raymond Jackson and Furman Wilson Memorial Brush Arbor Gospel Singing
Aug. 22-23 at 7pm at the Singing Grounds in Snowbird past the Jacob Cornsilk Community Center. Featured singers include: Walking By Faith (NC), Old path Quartet (Ga.), Styles Family (NC), Wilson Family (NC), Shining Pathway Qt. (NC), Cougnell Family (NC), Welch...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Battleship Arts Fest seeking Artists
The Battleship is hosting the Battleship Arts Fest, Saturday, July 10 in Battleship Park from 10:00am to 2:00pm and is seeking artists for the event.
Siblings making name in Art World
Jana releases new CD
NAMA NEWS JANA RELEASES NEW CD THROUGH SONY'S RED DISTRIBUTION On-sale Now in All Retail Outlets Including Walmart! New York, New York – Miss Molly Records /Sony/ RED have announced the much anticipated release of Jana Mashonee's latest album New Moon Born on May...
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