NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Furman University presents land acknowledgment to EBCI
Furman University formally acknowledged that the campus occupies land that once belonged to the Cherokee and other Indigenous people when a contingent from the university presented a framed land acknowledgment to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
Tribes to share in landmark opioid settlement
A landmark opioid settlement has been agreed to in principle by a major pharmaceutical company, three distributors, and all tribes in Indian Country. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will share in this settlement along with any of the other 573 federally recognized tribes who wish to participate; although, a monetary amount for each is not yet known.
Park welcomes new program leadership
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 2 the selection of two key positions in the Park Management Team. Randy Scoggins will step in as the new chief ranger to oversee the Visitor and Resource Protection Division and Stephanie Kyriazis will serve as the new chief of resource education.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum begins renovations
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is set to begin phase one of a renovation to their facility.
New exhibit explores history and influence of Chief Lewis Downing
Lewis Downing served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for 15 years, following the death of Chief John Ross in 1866.
Blythe receives National Forester of the Year Award
Larry Blythe, former Vice Chief and Cherokee Agency forester, was presented with the Earl R. Wilcox National Forester of the Year Award at a recent Intertribal Timber Council Award ceremony in Yakima, Wash.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Medal of Honor for Sgt. Burgess is long overdue
Fifty years ago, on April 18, 1969, a Cherokee hero gave his life in the service of his country. The late Sgt. John Decator Burgess, a proud member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was killed in action while on a combat mission with the 9th Infantry Division in the Quang Tri Province in Vietnam.
EDITORIAL: Lack of transparency is a killer
The One Feather regularly runs into roadblocks and barriers when it comes to data that should be readily available to the public.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus loved him, even in spite of Peter’s shortcomings
It is even hard to think about how Peter must have felt at that moment when Jesus looked straight into his eyes—after his last denial.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Special Nights at CHS Varsity Football
Aug. 29 – Stand up to Cancer Awareness Sept. 5 – Mars Hill cheerleaders Sept. 11 – Cherokee Central Schools Staff Appreciation Sept. 26 – Homecoming Oct. 17 – Youth League Night Oct. 31 – Senior Night
The Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation holds 1st annual Golf Tournament
The Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation held the 1st annual Madison Hornbuckle Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday Aug. 9 at the Sequoyah National Golf Club.
CHS Cross Country 2014 Schedule
CHS Cross Country 2014 Schedule
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Samson Bigmeat – obituary
Samson Bigmeat, 66, of Cherokee, passed away on March 9, 2020 after an extended illness at Tsali Care.
Marvin (Tom) Bradley Sr. – obituary
Marvin Thomas Bradley Sr., 81 of the Big Cove Community, passed away March 7, 2020 at his home. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Seaborn and Sallie Smith Bradley, his brother, David Bradley, and sister, Lydia Marie Bradley. Tom is survived by his wife,...
Owen Joseph Smoker Sr. – obituary
Owen Joseph Smoker Sr., 44, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was the son of the late Davidson Ray Smoker and Elsie Marie Thompson Smoker.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Turkey Strut race flyer
Community Basketball registration extended
Registration for Community Basketball has been extended to Friday, Nov. 8. You can register at Birdtown Gym. Parents/guardians must provide a copy of the child's current physical and EBCI enrollment card (if enrolled) or a copy of the child's birth certificate if...
Cherokee Veteran’s Day Celebration flyer
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