NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal updates statewide response to western N.C. wildfires
N.C. State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor and the N.C. Forestry Service briefed Governor Josh Stein on Friday, March 28 at the Tryon Equestrian Center in Polk County on ongoing fire activities and response efforts, including the three largest wildfires burning in the county.
Cannabis-friendly K-9 Program launched in Cherokee
Qualla Enterprises, LLC, and Great Smoky Cannabis Company have announced an historic collaboration with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) to establish a new K-9 program.
Qualla Boundary MMIW prepares for annual walk
The 6th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relative Walk led by the Qualla Boundary MMIW (QBMMIW) grassroots organization is coming up on Saturday, May 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., beginning at the Storyteller’s Fire Pit of the Oconaluftee Island Park.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Balance on the trail: Blythe shares journey of peace through mountain biking
On a temperate summer day with a light breeze blowing, Laura Blythe embarks on a ride on the Fire Mountain Trail solidifying one thing she’s been seeking – balance. Blythe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been mountain biking for five years and said the sport has provided her with balance, therapy, and peace.
112th Cherokee Indian Fair: “Adventures of Aniyvwiyah ‘The Principal People'” to be held Oct. 1-5 October 1-5
The 112th Cherokee Indian Fair, a cherished tradition celebrating the rich heritage and culture of the Cherokee people, will be held from Oct. 1-5 at the Qualla Expo Center (old High School Site).
WCU Board of Trustees elect Casey Cooper as its chair
Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Board of Trustees elected Casey Cooper as its chair during a special called meeting Wednesday, July 10, replacing former chair Kathy Greeley, who was recently appointed to the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Talking Trees Trout Derby is family fun
The Oconaluftee River erupts into a cavalcade of sparkles as the early morning sunlight hits the water, and the sounds of laughter can be heard coming from the water and banks. Each year, over a thousand children and their families flock to the Oconaluftee Island Park on the Qualla Boundary (Cherokee, N.C.) to take part in the annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby.
COMMENTARY: Longer attention spans and life in the gray area
We know that a substantial portion of our readership may only ingest the first sentence of any written piece, and we have documented cases of readers who have read the headline only. In those cases, they will publicly comment on content that they never read.
COMMENTARY: Resilience is exhausting
For centuries, Native peoples have been defying expectations – we have termed this: resilience. At the onset of colonization, we were characterized as unintelligent, uncivilized savages.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Tri-meet held at Swain County
Cherokee High School and Smoky Mountain High School visited Swain Co. High School for a three-team match on Friday, Dec. 9.
Tribal member gets skateboarding sponsorship
On an overcast early December afternoon, Karson Wildcatt was at the Cherokee Skate Park doing what he loves. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Wildcatt recently picked up a skateboarding sponsorship from Flipside Boardshop in Maggie Valley, N.C.
FOOTBALL: Black Knights top Braves in second round playoff game
Robbinsville 39 Cherokee 12 2nd Round NCHSAA 1A Playoffs - Thursday, Nov. 10 Robbinsville, N.C. PHOTO ALBUM SCORING SUMMARY 1st Quarter 8:10 – ROBBINSVILLE: Cuttler Adams 31-yard run, Bryce Adams two-point run. Robbinsville 8 Cherokee 0 :59.6 – ROBBINSVILLE: Bryce...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Peter A. Friedman
Peter (Pete) Friedman passed away peacefully in Asheville, N.C., on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
OBITUARY: Wesley Burgess Young Sr.
Wesley Burgess Young Sr., 70, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Wesley was born March 9, 1954, to the late Robert and Patricia Wells Young.
OBITUARY: Addie Pauline Reed
Addie Pauline Reed, 53, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Friday afternoon on Nov. 8, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C., following a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 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 Jan. 26-28
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 Jan. 12-14
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
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.
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...
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