NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
This Week in Native News
This Week in Native News
Cherokee Police Commission holds October meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission monthly meeting was held on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 21 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Poke Salad Room. Gahvsgi (Chairperson) Anita Lossiah called the meeting to order at 12 p.m.
Chiricahua National Monument becomes America’s Newest National Park
Chiricahua National Monument is now Chiricahua National Park, following President Donald J. Trump’s signing of the Chiricahua National Park Act into law on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School 1st quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School 1st quarter Honor Roll
114th Cherokee Indian Fair winners in EBCI Cooperative Extension contests
114th Cherokee Indian Fair winners in EBCI Cooperative Extension contests
Fire Prevention Week held at CCS
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Cherokee Fire and Rescue and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Wildland Fire Service are providing fire prevention education, demonstrations, and career exploration at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Oct. 12-15 from pre-K to high school.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Slow down and choose wisely
In a world where the only things needed to publish an article, or what passes for an article, are a smartphone and a social media account, it is no wonder that many of us sit at home dazed and confused. Everyone publishes, and everyone purports truth.
EDITORIAL: The One Feather stance on the use of AI
On June 18, the Cherokee One Feather Editorial Board adopted the policy of not using artificial intelligence in any of our work products. That means that, as a media outlet, we are choosing not to incorporate writing, photos, videos, or graphics that have been altered in any way by “thinking” computer programs
THE GOOD STUFF: The race seen around the world
Those of us who were lucky enough to attend the 114th Cherokee Indian Fair Baby Crawling contest on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 6 witnessed an epic race.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Cherokee wins SMC conference-opener
The Tsalagi Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Braves) traveled to the Rosman Tigers in Rosman, N.C. on the evening of Tsungilosdi (Friday), Duliisdi (Sept.) 18 and came away with a 42-14 win in their Smoky Mountain Conference opener.
10th Annual Cherokee Skate Jam largest yet
Wheels were thundering across the concrete as the 10th Annual Cherokee Skate Jam was held at the Ayvdagwalosgiyi (Thunder Place) in Elawodi (Yellowhill) in Cherokee, N.C., on Unadodaquidena (Saturday), Duliisdi (Sept.) 12.
FOOTBALL: Cherokee wins Battle of the Nations
The Tsalagi Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Braves), representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, defeated the Choctaw Central Warriors, representing the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, in overtime 28-27 to win the Annual Battle of the Nations trophy. The game was held at Ray Kinsland Stadium in Cherokee, N.C. on the evening of Friday, Sept. 4.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Marilyn (Susie) Lee Smith Chastain
Marilyn (Susie) Lee Smith Chastain, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, N.C., at the age of 80. She leaves behind a legacy of fierce love, unwavering loyalty, strong opinions, and countless memories that will continue to live on through the family she cherished.
OBITUARY: Tasdia Skye Cisneros
Tasdia Skye Cisneros, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 at 06:30 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C.
OBITUARY: Phyllis Elaine Jumper
Phyllis Elaine Jumper, 59, of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C. after a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Museum of the Cherokee Indian to host Community Writers’ Workshop Series
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) has announced the Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop, an opportunity offered to citizens of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians throughout 2023.
“Behind the Mask: Cherokee Mask Makers and their Legacy” exhibition on display through May
The exhibition “Behind the Mask: Cherokee Mask Makers and their Legacy” aims to reinforce the significance of Cherokee masks, their history and use, as well as their meaning and significance.
University of North Carolina Asheville to host “Activating Indigenous Beats: Hip Hop Nativo” Festival
The University of North Carolina Asheville is hosting the “Activating Indigenous Beats: Hip Hop Nativo” Festival and Residency on April 11-14.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
First Floor Highway releases powerful new single, “Bring the Ruin”
First Floor Highway releases powerful new single, “Bring the Ruin”
Shinnecock women reclaim traditional practices in Nathaniel Cummings-Lambert’s new documentary
“Women of the Stony Shore: Shinnecock Kelp Farmers”, Nathaniel Cummings-Lambert’s new documentary, takes a close look at the traditional Shinnecock practice of kelp farming.
Cherokee values show us the way in Schon Duncan’s “Ahyoka”
Schon Duncan, a member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, reminds us of Cherokee values and the true meaning of community with their new short film “Ahyoka” (ᎠᏲᎧ), a portrait of Ahyoka Youngdeer. Through telling Ahyoka’s story, Duncan emphasizes the importance of inclusivity while also honoring a good friend.
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