NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Sex trafficking survivor shares story of healing and hope
Lisa Dugan lives in Tsisgwohi (Birdtown) with her dog, Violet, where she is in a new stage of healing from her experiences in sex trafficking and domestic violence.
Cherokee World War II hero honored
A Cherokee hero was celebrated and recognized for his military service during an event at the Yellowhill Activity Center on the evening of Monday, May 13.
Chief’s Monthly Report for April ᎧᏬᏂ
We kicked off April by kicking off the 2024 Senior Games at the Peaches Squirrell Sports and Recreation Complex! The Vice Chief and I were excited to see the impressive turnout, with over 170 seniors participating.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Pageants returning to Cherokee Indian Fair
One of the most significant changes this year is the highly anticipated return of the beloved pageants, including the Teen Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, and the crowning jewel, the Miss Cherokee Pageant.
Cherokee language is spoken again at Old Chattooga Town
The Cherokee Language Master’s Apprentice Program (CLMAP) students from Robbinsville visited Old Chattooga Town deep in Sumter National Forest in South Carolina on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
WCU graduate finds a career through Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort internship program
Hannah Broyer is a talent acquisition coordinator at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. She graduated from Western Carolina University in May of 2023 with a degree in communication and a minor in marketing.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Faith Commentary: Friends
Friends, isn’t it great when you know you have a faithful friend?
COMMENTARY: It isn’t as easy as it looks: The view from the backseat.
Like many of you, somewhere in my being is the urge to be a backseat driver. I say like many of you, because I know from your comments on posts that we come from the same place sometimes.
COMMENTARY: EBCI needs separate judicial branch of government
In my experience with the Tribal Court system, I have concluded that the current governmental system woefully underserves the citizens of the EBCI.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: CHS Braves, CMS Lady Braves win at home meet
Cherokee Central Schools hosted a multi-school cross country meet on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 7, and two of its teams won in their division.
FOOTBALL: Choctaw wins Battle of the Nations
FOOTBALL: Choctaw wins Battle of the Nations
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS Girls win at Tri-County meet
One Feather Staff Report MURPHY – For the second consecutive week, the Cherokee Middle School (CMS) girls cross country team came out on top as they won a meet hosted by Tri-County Early College on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 31. Livia Crowe led the way...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Angel Gabrielle Jumper
Angel Gabrielle Jumper, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She is the daughter of Glenn Jumper (Karen) and Gussyrobin Zepeda.
OBITUARY: Willa Celeste Goodson
Willa Celeste Goodson, 13, of Bryson City, N.C., busted the gates of Heaven wide open Friday, March 15, 2024. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of Ellen Koch Finger of Bryson City and the late Tony Goodson.
OBITUARY: Dorothy Briggs Hart
When speaking to her, you were the only one that mattered. She heard you, loved you, and continued to keep your concerns close until they were resolved. Of her many good traits, this perhaps, above all others, is what lead to such a quiet soul touching the lives of so many in impactful ways.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 20-22
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. 13-15
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.
Cherokee Zombie Run scheduled for Oct. 28
The 2017 Cherokee Zombie Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-6pm in the Cherokee Cultural District.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Styx slated to play Harrah’s Cherokee in October
Styx is scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:30pm.
Foreigner to play Harrah’s Cherokee in September
Foreigner is set to play the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm.
Lynyrd Skynyrd to play Harrah’s Cherokee in September
The definitive Southern Rock group, Lynyrd Skynyrd, returns to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center for one night only on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7pm.
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