NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“We are all home”: Annual Kituwah Celebration held
The smell of bean bread wafted through the air as the sounds of children laughing, Cherokee songs being sung, and men and boys playing stickball could be heard. It was all at Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee.
Groundbreaking held for new HIP Community in Tsisqwohi
A total of 24 one-bedroom homes are being planned for a new HIP Community in Tsisqwohi (Birdtown). Tribal leaders broke ground on the project on the afternoon of Friday, May 31.
Museum of the Cherokee People made to remove sign
A sign for the Museum of the Cherokee People was taken down on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29 in order to comply with an order from the Tribal Business Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Central Schools Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Cherokee Central Schools Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Thank you letter from Miss Cherokee Scarlett Guy
ᏏᏲ ᏂᎦᏓ ᎩᎦᎨ ᏓᏆᏙ ᏃᎴ ᏧᏂᎩᎶᏍᏗ ᏚᏂᏂᏗ ᏑᏓᎵᏁ ᏥᎨᏒ ᏔᎵ ᎢᏯᎦᏴᎵ ᏔᎵᏍᎪ Ꮶ ᎤᏕᏘᏴᏌᏗᏒ ᎠᎨᏯ ᎠᎾᎵᏙᎩᏯᏍᎬ ᎠᏆᏓᏔᎶᏒ.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Rest in the Righteousness of Jesus
I came by today to say the Righteousness is Jesus. He’s our Righteousness and as He said, it is just for the sake of that Name. Known as the Name about every name, verse 4 brings us to another whole place, because it seems the psalmist David wrote this psalm to declare a couple of things here today.
COMMENTARY: Cherokee Green
Ecotourism. Sounds like a truly scientific word with deep meaning. The premise of this philosophy isn’t rocket science. It is a merging of two words: ecology and tourism.
COMMENTARY: I heard an old, old story.
We all love our stories. From gossip around the kitchen table to multi-million-dollar production, storytelling is a global cultural phenomenon. It is the way we have passed on history, genealogy, medicine, explained science, and even prayed.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Smoky Mountain Conference championship held
The 2023 Smoky Mountain Conference wrestling championship was held at Robbinsville High School on Saturday, Jan. 11. Robbinsville took the team championship with 260.5 points followed by Swain Co. with 168.
RUNNING: Amaya Hicks signs to run at Western Carolina University
Amaya Hicks, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), will continue her running career at the next level at Western Carolina University (WCU). The six-time NCHSAA (North Carolina High School Athletic Association) state champion signed a letter of intent during a ceremony held at Swain Co. High School on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 19.
WRESTLING: Cherokee hosts Osley B. Saunooke Tournament
One Feather Staff Report CHEROKEE, N.C. – The 2023 Osley B. Saunooke Wrestling Tournament was held on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Charles George Memorial Arena. The Cherokee Lady Braves won the women’s team title being led by Jaylynne Esquivel who took first place...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Allen James Rattler “Cool”
Allen James Rattler “Cool”, 56, of Robbinsville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Jacqueline Smith Tesky
Jacqueline Smith Tesky (Nov. 11, 1945 – May 10, 2024), of Johnson City, Tenn. and Sebastian, Fla. passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. Jackie was a resident of Johnson City for the past 20 years, spending winters in Sebastian for the past 10 years.
OBITUARY: Sarah M. Eller Rochester
Sarah M. Eller Rochester, 76, of Bryson City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday May 15, 2024. She was born June 8, 1947 to the late Everett and Leona Jumper Eller.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 16-18
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 March 9-11
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.
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park to host battle anniversary
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will host the 204th Anniversary of the Battle of the Horseshoe on Saturday, March 24.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
BOOK REVIEW: “Killers of the Flower Moon” a killer read
“Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI”, by David Grann, is a masterfully told tale that will draw the reader in.
Gary Allan to play Harrah’s Cherokee in October
Gary Allan is set to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Oct. 27 at 9pm.
Willie Nelson and Family returning to Harrah’s Cherokee
Willie Nelson and Family are returning to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Oct. 13 at 9pm.
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