NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee stories from a Cherokee voice; Museum is updating exhibit
The Museum of the Cherokee People is currently working on updating its main exhibit – one that has been on display since 1998. The Museum received a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation for $225,000 for the research and development aspects of the update to the area that will now be called the Main Gallery as opposed to the permanent exhibit.
CCS school board concludes last meeting of 2023
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Dec. 18. The meeting included a financial report, policy revisions, and Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP) funding discussions.
One Feather staffer receives $5,000 grant from International Women’s Media Foundation
Brooklyn Brown, a reporter for the Cherokee One Feather, recently applied for and received an individual grant of $5,000 from the International Women’s Media Foundation Fund for Indigenous Journalists: Reporting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Transgender People (MMIWG2T).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI students receive Tribal Council Awards
The following students, all members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, received a Tribal Council Award for academic excellence during a ceremony at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Convention Center on the morning of Monday, May 1.
Environmental and Cultural Education at CCS
January 2020 was a much different time. While the next few months would completely shift the landscape of everything in life, Sara Duncan’s focus on a new program at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) did not falter.
Cherokee Musical Theatre to present “Sister Act”
The comedic antics of Deloris Van Cartier will come to life this spring in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center as the Cherokee Central Schools Musical Theatre program presents “Sister Act”. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. and Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Depending totally on God changes lives
I have set myself apart for God. If a person has set themselves apart for God, suddenly, the things of this world shouldn’t bother us.
COMMENTARY: Swain County – Shortest life expectancy in North Carolina
Did you know that Swain County has the shortest life expectancy in the state?
COMMENTARY – Breaking their oath: The doctors who fuel the opioid crisis
Our community is plagued by the opioid crisis. This is not news. We all know.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Blankenship to be inducted into NCADA Hall of Fame
A longtime educator at Swain County High School is being named to the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association (NCADA) Hall of Fame. Neil Blankenship, a first descendant of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is being inducted into Hall of Fame at the Hotel Ballast in Wilmington, N.C. on March 27.
INDOOR TRACK: Cherokee hosts Smoky Mountain Conference Indoor Track Championship
One Feather Staff Report CHEROKEE, N.C. – Cherokee High School (CHS) hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference Indoor Track Championship on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 3. The Cherokee Braves took second place overall in the men’s team event with 114 just behind...
FOOTBALL: Kensen Davis signs with Lenoir-Rhyne University
Kensen Davis, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a senior at Cherokee High School, will be continuing his athletic career at the next level. He signed a letter of intent, to play football at Lenoir-Rhyne University, during a ceremony at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 1.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sherry L. Jones
Sherry L. Jones, age 51, passed away on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Simpson Queen Jr.
Simpson Queen Jr., 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 while at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus.
OBITUARY: Betty Jeanne Tahquette
Betty Jeanne Tahquette, 77, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 28-30
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 21-23
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 14-16
Note: This list of pow wows was compiled by One Feather staff. The One Feather does not endorse any of these dances. It is simply a listing of ones occurring throughout the continent. Please call before traveling.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Los Moralitos Circus bringing a family tradition to Cherokee
To say that the circus is a family tradition for the Vazquez family would be an understatement.
Hill to receive Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists
The fall 2019 recipient of the Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
BOOK REVIEW: “Sovereign Entrepreneurs” sets the groundwork for Native entrepreneurs
“Sovereign Entrepreneurs, Cherokee Small-Business Owners and the Making of Economic Sovereignty”, written by Courtney Lewis, is a must read for anyone that has a business or is looking to start one on tribal property.
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