NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribes enter into MOA with Western Carolina Univ. for language preservation
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff A little more than two years after the three federally recognized tribes of Cherokee people declared a state of emergency for the Cherokee language, a new agreement has been signed to help with preservation efforts. The...
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians receives Homeowner Assistance Funds
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has received $2,646,585 in Homeowner Assistance Funds (HAF) under the American Rescue Act Plan. HAF will be administered by the Tribe’s Cherokee Indian Division of Housing. The HAF was established to mitigate financial...
Smith sworn in as assistant D.A. in Haywood County
Sworn-in Monday, July 19, Haywood County native Christopher Smith is now an assistant district attorney assigned to the 43rd Prosecutorial District’s Waynesville office. Smith graduated Tuscola High School. He earned a Batchelor’s degree in criminal justice and...
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Frankiewicz to vie for Miss Indian World
Karyl Frankiewicz, an EBCI tribal member, will compete for the title of Miss Indian World in Albuquerque, NM on April 25-29.
Goshorn to participate in prestigious Italian exhibit
The 57th La Biennale di Venezia (aka Venice Biennale), a world-renowned art exhibition, will include several American Indian artists this year.
Oconaluftee Indian Village ready to open with new renovations
The Oconaluftee Indian Village opened in August 1952, two years after the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) board of trustees approved the idea of opening the 18th-century style village attraction. Now, 65 years later, the Village is set to open for the season on Tuesday, April 18, but this time with some new renovations to the existing structures.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Performing arts important to well-rounded education
In the past few years, we have been lucky to have a program emerge here in Cherokee that has entertained and brought a finer part of life to us. The Cherokee Performing Arts Program, comprised of middle school and high school students at Cherokee Central Schools, has raised the bar on school theater productions statewide.
EDITORIAL: Stop and smell the Sassafras
I am impressed. Have you been watching the work of the EBCI Communications program? They are the ones who are hard at work behind the scenes on much of the audio and video content now running on Channel 28 at our local cable company.
COMMENTARY: I’m leaving, but will stay involved
Sometimes things work out in ways that may not feel like it at the time, but it’s for the better.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Buchanan throws 3TDs as Braves win big
Brandon Buchanan, Braves quarterback, threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers and compiled almost 300 passing yards as he helped the Braves win their conference opener on Homecoming night.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee hosts multi-school meet
Cherokee hosted a multi-school meet for high school and middle school teams on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves edged in four overtime thriller
The JV Braves (3-1) have won their last two games in dramatic fashion so it should come as no surprise that they got their first loss of the year in an overly dramatic fashion – in four overtimes!
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Rev. Richard “Ricky” Dean Mason – obituary
Reverend Richard “Ricky” Dean Mason, age 69, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Velma Jane Wolfe Taylor – obituary
Velma Jane Wolfe Taylor, 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Louise Mabel Maney II – obituary
Louise Mabel Maney II, 60, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
EMT Basic Class starting in January
Jan. 7-May 1at the Cherokee Tribal EMS Building. The classes will be two days a week (to be determined) and every other Saturday from 6-9:30pm. Info: Jason Clark 554-6454 or 554-6452 to get registered.
New Year’s Eve services at Zion Hill Baptist
Dec. 31. Zion Hill Baptist Church from 7pm to midnight. Everyone welcome, especially singers. Pastor: Michael Rattler. Info: Nan Brown (828) 479-6629
Sherman Taylor Family Reunion Christmas Dinner
Dec. 15 at 2pmat the Tsali Manor dining area. Potluck, bring your favorite dish. Info: Bessie Welch 497-0208
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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