NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Representative Crowe convicted of misdemeanor in Jan. 6, 2023 incident
Wayohi (Wolftown) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) Rep. Bo Crowe was convicted of misdemeanor aggravated reckless endangerment in Tribal Court, receiving 1-year probation with a $250 fine on June 4. He was also required to pay court and probation supervision costs.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approves adult-use cannabis
Adult-use (recreational) cannabis is a signature away from being legal on the trust lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
CCS School Board holds meeting on June 3
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) School Board met on the evening of June 3 in Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. The meeting was called to order at 4:44 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Mother and daughter’s unique passion and flare for fashion
On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 4, Ayosta Lossie, a junior at Cherokee High School, presented her first collection in the 2023 Kananesgi Fashion Show, becoming the youngest designer to enter the show.
Kananesgi Fashion Show and Art Competition announces winners
Following yet another stunning display of Cherokee designs, the Kananesgi Fashion Show and Art Competition organizers announced the list of artists and makers earning top prizes.
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: What will it take?
The purpose stated in the Charter for the census is to ensure that the tribal communities (six) have equitable representation on Tribal Council. The census is supposed to determine the respective voting weight of each Tribal Council seat.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Real change comes from time alone in His Presence.
“I said you’d be changed in My Presence,” saith the Lord, “If you have not experienced change in your life, if your old ways are still prevailing, if your old man is still in evidence, you have not spent time with Me that I desire.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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...
WRESTLING: SMC wrestlers participate in Great Smoky Mtn. Grapple
The 2022 Great Smoky Mountain Grapple wrestling tournament was held at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville on Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17.
MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING: Cherokee wrestlers place at SMC meet
One Feather Staff Report Photos (shown in hyperlinks) courtesy of Erin Kirkland/Cherokee Middle School ROBBINSVILLE, N.C. - The Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School championship meet was held at Robbinsville High School on Thursday, Dec. 15. Cherokee Middle...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Charlene Joletta Crowe
Charlene Joletta Crowe, 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday May 22, 2024.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 2-4
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 Feb. 23-25
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 Feb. 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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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.
Darius Rucker and ZZ Top to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Darius Rucker is scheduled to play Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Sept. 22 at 9pm, and ZZ Top is set to play there on Friday, Oct. 6 at 9pm. Rucker, the former front man from the 90's smash hit band, Hootie and the Blowfish, turned his...
Art installation set up on Island
Sometimes art is created and lasts millennia, and sometimes art is created and lasts momentarily. The latter was the case on Saturday, July 1 as two artists, Jeff Marley and Frank Brannon, set up an installation among the bamboo on the Oconaluftee Island Park.
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