NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“He was very brave”: Military headstone unveiled for Junaluska during Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Famed Cherokee warrior and leader Junaluska (1775-1868) is known for his heroics on the battlefield during the War of 1812 and for walking back to his beloved mountains in western North Carolina after being removed on the Trail of Tears.
Cherokee Police Commission discusses elder and vulnerable adult abuse draft ordinance
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Nov. 9 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
CCS School Board discusses budget cuts
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Nov. 6, and the board had an in-depth discussion on their budget for fiscal year 2023. The board ultimately decided to decrease staff salary raises from 15 percent to 7.5 percent to decrease their budget by $2 million as requested by Principal Chief Michell Hicks and Tribal Council.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI tribal members chosen for Indigenous Leadership Academy
Two members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have been selected to participate in the Indigenous Leadership Academy through the Arizona State University (ASU) American Indian Policy Institute. Devyn Smith and Tevis Blankenship were chosen for the Spring 2023 cohort program.
Little Free Library dedicated and funded at Dora Reed Children’s Center
CHEROKEE, N.C. – Tuesday, Jan. 24 marked the dedication ceremony for the now-named Vonne and Shih-Rong Little Free Library located at the Dora Reed Children’s Center.
Cherokee High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Democrats respond to Rep. Edwards’ commentary on cannabis
We are writing today in response to Representative Edwards’ letter insisting members of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) vote against the legalization of marijuana use.
COMMENTARY: Responding to Congressman’s views on cannabis
While I believe everyone has the right to voice their opinion, I would be turning my back on the industry I love and have been a part of for over 25 years if I did not point out numerous problematic and uninformed statements the esteemed Representative Chuck Edwards has made in his recent opinion piece on cannabis legalization and the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) which appeared in the Cherokee One Feather Aug. 23, 2023 edition.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – No one can lie to God, self, or others without regrets
They would also testify and go on to tell us what part God had been doing that week. They would tell us the most amazing things!
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS Lady Braves, CHS Braves win at Robbinsville meet
The Cherokee Middle (CMS) and High School (CHS) cross country teams traveled to Robbinsville to participate in the Robbinsville Currahee Classic on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 5.
CROSS COUNTRY: Crowe, Swimmer win at Bulldog XC Meet
The Cherokee High School (CHS) and Middle School (CMS) cross country teams traveled to Murphy for the Bulldog XC Meet on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 24. Ogana Swimmer, CMS Braves, won the middle school boy’s race with a time of 11:52.22, and Livia Crowe, CMS Lady Braves, won the middle school girl’s race with a time of 13:28.49.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee athletes run well in meet held at Kituwah
The early morning fog was rising above the fields at Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, as hundreds of cross country runners took to the course on Saturday, Sept. 17.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kendra Alyse Crowe
Kendra Alyse Crowe, age 29, of Whittier, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. She is the daughter of Donovan Dean and Denise (Ashenfelter) Crowe.
OBITUARY: Charissa Anne Newman
Charissa Anne Newman, age 39, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 7, 2023 in Denver, Colo.
OBITUARY: Brooks Allen Smith “Lil Bu”
Infant Brooks Allen Smith “Lil Bu” was born into the Arm of the Angels, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, N.C.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 7-10
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 June 1-3
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.
Wolftown Representative to host Hemp Public Forum
I have been working with a group out of Canada called Wahupta Ventures. They are a corporation in Canada. They have offices located in Winnipeg Manitoba, Burnaby British Columbia, and Las Vegas, Nev.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
“We’re Still Here”: Cherokee Chamber Singers to perform with N.C. Symphony
In a remarkable collaboration, the Cherokee Chamber Singers will perform seven shows with the North Carolina Symphony in October and will bring a very important message with them.
Cherokee-inspired sculpture unveiled
The Cherokee language and syllabary were the inspiration for a new iron sculpture unveiled the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 21 on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Messages from the Drum: Tribal member launches web radio show
Beverly Bushyhead, MA, MPA, is combating the notion that Native Americans and First Nations people are extinct.
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