NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds May meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, May 6 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:44pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Memorial Day 2024 – Remember the Fallen
For many of us who have lost family members in the horrors of war, remembrance is not easy, and it is painful.
EBCI Higher Education Program launching Student Portal
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks and the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Higher Education Program have announced the official launch date of the new Higher Education Student Portal which will go live on Saturday, June 1.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Scare-okee Committee continues to eye improvements.
The Scare-okee Committee met recently near the BIA Parking Lot and Oconaluftee Island Park to iron out additional details of the layout of this year’s “Trick or Treat Night in Scare-okee” event.
The Center for Native Health receives $30,000 Stewarding Native Lands Grant
The Center for Native Health recently received a $30,000.00 grant from the First Nations Development Institute of Longmont, Colorado. This award will support the efforts of The Center for Native Health’s ᎢᏯ ih ya: EBCI Youth River Cane Project.
EBCI Cooperative Extension gives Annual Garden Contest awards
The 2023 EBCI Cooperative Extension Office’s Annual Garden Contest awards were given on the evening of Monday, Sept. 18 at the Yellowhill Activity Center. The contest judging occurred in the second week of July.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: We know who we are
Cherokee has a long, detailed historical record. We have been blessed with tenacious record-keeping by our ancestors, the creation of the syllabary by Sequoyah, the continued passing of knowledge, culture and language through generations.
COMMENTARY: Commitment to family
We are not a casino town. Ask anyone whose heart and soul are in this land and they will tell you quickly that this land, if it is to be called anything, if it should be defined by anything, that should be its connection to the Principal People.
COMMENTARY: Let’s Talk
In second grade, in Mrs. Herbert’s class at Cherokee Elementary School, there was a day where I decided to write in detail everything that happened in class that day and report it to the class. I was a shy kid, but my classmates and teachers were very supportive and receptive of my report. I realized then that I liked reporting. I liked telling stories and sharing them with others, and others appreciated it as well.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: East Gaston defeats Braves 13-7
PHOTOS by SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff East Gaston Warriors 13 Cherokee Braves 7 Friday, Sept. 16; Ray Kinsland Stadium PHOTO ALBUM: Cherokee vs East Gaston SCORING SUMMARY 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 7:20 - CHEROKEE: Chase Calhoun 1-yard run,...
FOOTBALL: Braves defense comes up strong in road win at Rosman
Cherokee’s defense came up big in their first road trip of the year. The Braves defense, led by Luke Climbingbear and Mato Grant with 11 and 8 tackles respectively, held Rosman to 144 total yards on the night as Cherokee got their first win of the year 34-8 over the Tigers.
JV FOOTBALL: Black Knights edge Braves by a two-point conversion
The fans at Ray Kinsland Stadium got their money’s worth on Thursday, Sept. 8 as the Cherokee JV Braves (2-2) took on the visiting Robbinsville JV Black Knights.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Janice Mathews Crutchfield
Janice Mathews Crutchfield, 73, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Doris Wilkerson
Doris “Mom, Mutti, Oma, Pug” Wilkerson, age 90, departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a sudden illness.
OBITUARY: Donna Lee Jackson
Donna Lee Jackson, 55, of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 3-5
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 Oct. 27-29
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.
Native Pop exhibit, workshops coming to Cherokee
Native Pop is a native art collaborative that combines contemporary art styles, bright vibrant colors, and social commentary to highlight modern day Native America.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Adams, Goshorn win in Santa Fe
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is known for its talented artists. Two EBCI tribal members proved that to be true as they won awards at this year’s SWAIA (Southwestern Association for Indian Arts) Santa Fe Indian Market.
Bret Michaels to play Harrah’s Cherokee with Warrant, FireHouse
Bret Michaels and Special Guests Warrant and FireHouse will present their “The Party Starts Now” show at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:20pm.
Tribal member named NACF Fellow
Luzene Hill, an EBCI tribal member, is known worldwide for her out-of-the-box visual arts.
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