NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces Spring Grants for 2024
This spring, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 12 spring grants to partners within western North Carolina and beyond. Grants totaled more than $3.1 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.
CCS School Board holds May meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, May 6 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:44pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Memorial Day 2024 – Remember the Fallen
For many of us who have lost family members in the horrors of war, remembrance is not easy, and it is painful.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Nation debuts two-part exhibit on Cherokee language evolution
The progression, adaptation and endurance of the Cherokee language is being presented in a special exhibit debuting May 11 at two historic locations in downtown Tahlequah.
WCU names Charles Thomas as dean of Hunter Library
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees has appointed Charles F. Thomas as dean of Hunter Library. Thomas will start in his new position effective July 1.
Cherokee Fitness Complex to be open 24 hours starting in June
Beginning in June, patrons of the Cherokee Fitness Complex will be able to work out literally any time of the day or night.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Using knowledge, putting wisdom into practice
By REV. TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Continued… Read Colossians 1:9-10 “I just want to spend a few minutes in bringing the Word of God. In verse 9, “that you may be filled with the knowledge of...
COMMENTARY: Your lips are moving
In a recent Tribal Council work session, the topic of banishment was being discussed, including whether enrolled members should be banished for trafficking drugs and humans on the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Adult Education
The staff of the One Feather is working for and toward a community that is educated and informed. And that means that much of what you see may be disappointing, disheartening, disgusting…and any other “dis” you can imagine.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves looking for big year through unity, teamwork
This year’s Cherokee Lady Braves varsity basketball team is not the tallest team out there, but what they lack in stature they more than make up for in grit, determination, and unity.
SENIOR GAMES: Cherokee seniors rack up medals at State Games
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was well represented at the N.C. Senior State Games this year. Medals were won in many various sports including track and field, basketball, shuffleboard, bocci ball, bowling, golf, and more.
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert finishes 15th at state meet
Darius Lambert, a junior member of the Cherokee High School cross country team, finished 15th in the boys 1A state cross country championship at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 4.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Adriana Nicole Garcilita
Adriana Nicole Garcilita, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
OBITUARY: Billy Joe Sutton
Billy Joe Sutton, was a young 85-years-old when he passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Born Oct. 15, 1937 in Whittier, Swain County, N.C., he was the son of the late Algie and Bessie Sutton.
OBITUARY: Mark Phillips Parker
Mark Phillips Parker, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. He is the son of the late Sara Jane (Queen) Parker.
HAPPENINGS
Arrangements for Tahnee Arkansas
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 1 from 5-12pm at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. The viewing will be on Wednesday, July 2 from 1-1:30pm at the Mormon Church, and the funeral services will follow at 2pm. Burial will be by the family home.
Vacation Bible School
July 7-11 from 6:30-8:15pm each evening at the Cherokee Wesleyan Church. Children of all ages are invited for a week of Bible stories, crafts, games, skits and snacks with the theme “Sail with Jesus”. Info: Pastor Patricia Crockett 586-5453
Seeking Contestants for the 2014 Teen, Junior and Little Miss Cherokee Pageants
Application packets for the Teen, Junior and Little Miss Cherokee 2014 pageants are now available at the Cherokee Visitors Center (498 Tsali Blvd.) and the Cherokee EOC (282 Seven Clans Ln). Applicants must be EBCI tribal members and; Teen Miss –Must be a female...
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