NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“We’ve got to do more”: MMIR Walk & Vigil held in Cherokee
“His presence mattered,” said Mary “Missy” Crowe, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from Elawodi (Yellowhill). She was speaking of her relative, Gabriel (Gabe) Thor Crow, a noted Cherokee basket maker, who has been missing since early this year.
EBCI forming new intertribal organization with other USET founders
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was one of four federally recognized tribes that founded what would become the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) – founded originally as the Inter-Tribal Council of United Southeastern Tribes.
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.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
When Gordon Ramsay received a lesson from Malia Crowe
Malia Crowe found herself in a familiar forest, readying for one of the most nerve-racking opportunities of her life.
Qualla Arts and Crafts turns 75
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. will be celebrating its anniversary with an Open Air market, an exhibition, and a new book detailing its history. The day-long celebration will take place on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Swain County and Cherokee High Graduates awarded Undergraduate Scholarships and Research Support at UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville 2021 graduate Corbin Wildcatt and Caden Pheasant Class of 2025. (UNC Asheville photos) UNC Asheville 2021 graduate Corbin Wildcatt has been awarded a Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) grant, providing $1,500 in summer research support. This...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Nation has no rights to seat a delegate in Congress
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) has conducted a major ad campaign to generate support to have a delegate seated in the House of Representatives. Several native leaders across the country and legislators are supporting this action, accepting at face value what Cherokee Nation has said.
COMMENTARY: 2022
As we come to the end of a very busy year at the One Feather, I thought it would be interesting to look back at the top stories of the year and reflect on our time, both the newspaper staff and the readership.
COMMENTARY: Enough is enough – Bad behavior by coaches, parents, and fans must stop
There’s an unfortunate trend continuing in North Carolina and across the nation that must be stopped: the bad behavior of coaches, parents and fans at high school athletic events.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee wrestlers compete at state
Three members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team competed at the state tournament held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Feb. 16-17.
ON THE SIDELINES: Tribe should be proud of college signees
Thousands of students across the country signed to play at different colleges and universities, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians should be proud that a total of seven young tribal members signed that day.
WRESTLING: Three Braves qualify for state meet
Three members of the Cherokee Braves varsity wrestling team have qualified for the upcoming state meet after placing in the 1A West Regional meet held at Avery County High School on Saturday, Feb. 10.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Freda Charlene Wolfe-Maya
Freda Charlene Wolfe-Maya, 63, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her residence in Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Justin Lee Salinas
Justin Lee Salinas, age 33, of Cherokee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at his home. He was born Jan. 25, 1990, in Lexington, N.C. to Daniel Lee Salinas and Angelea Christine Jones Salinas.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Air Supply to play Harrah’s Cherokee
In 1980, Air Supply signed with Arista Records and "Lost in Love" became the fastest selling single in the world and leaped to the top of the charts. "Lost in Love," "All Out of Love," "The One That You Love," "Sweet Dreams" and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All,"...
Fair meeting cancelled for tonight
The Cherokee Indian Fair meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28 has been cancelled. The next meeting will be Monday, Aug. 11 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall lobby.
Benefit for Shadow Wolf
July 29 from 9am-2pm at the Yellowhill Community Club Building. $7 for Indian Taco, drink and cake. $6 for frybread, chili, and drink.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Trudell shines in "Lines from a Mined Mind"
A review of Santee Sioux John Trudell’s latest poetic work “Lines from a Mined Mind.”
'Nawlins meets Native
Dr. Honey Dawn Karima Pettigrew, Ph.D, One Feather contributor, interviews Cocoa Crappel, lead singer of Cannes Brulees.
Videographer: A Portrait of Nathan Young IV
“I absolutely love my job and feel like I’m one of the luckiest people in the world,” states Pawnee filmmaker, Nathan Young IV, during a recent interview.
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