NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Medina sentenced to federal prison for firearms offense and assault offenses
Martin Medina, 32, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for a firearms offense, assaulting federal officers, and assault with intent to commit murder, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina on Friday, April 12, 2024.
EBCI to host NCAI 2024 Mid-Year Convention in June
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to host the 2024 NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Marketplace from June 1-6 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C.
WCU, Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority sign agreement for McKee Clinic funding
Throughout Western North Carolina, there is a critical need for pediatric psychologists to conduct testing and provide other resources needed for children to be successful in and out of the classroom.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 4th Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 4th Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee cyclists retracing Trail of Tears
Ten Cherokee cyclists stood on the mound at Kituwah on a sunny, late spring evening preparing themselves for a journey through history and emotion. A send-off event was held for the 2023 Remember the Removal Ride (RTR) at Kituwah on the evening of Friday, June 2.
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Faith Commentary: Are you saved?
The nineteenth-century English scholar, Bishop B.F. Westcott, was a regius professor of divinity at Cambridge University.
COMMENTARY: This isn’t love
On the Dec. 12, 2023, Cherokee Court Domestic Violence docket, nine defendants were being charged with criminal domestic and dating violence, another 19 defendants were there to answer civil domestic violence charges.
COMMENTARY: Fairgoer objects to Pretty Legs
I had lived away for some time and had not attended the fair in years. I was very excited to be able to go this year and wanted to experience everything. I enjoyed almost everything. However, the Pretty Legs Contest was unacceptable.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal Council funds championship ring for Robbinsville standout
This spring, Zoie Shuler set the 1A NCHSAA (North Carolina High School Athletic Association) record for the triple jump on her way to claiming two championships in Greensboro.
Atlanta Braves and 7G Foundation to host first-ever Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase
The Atlanta Braves and 7G Foundation will host the first ever Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park on July 16-17. The top 50 high school baseball players of Native American descent from around the country will participate in a pro-style workout on Saturday, July 16 and a showcase game on Sunday, July 17.
Cherokee Central Schools 2021-22 Athletic Awards
Submitted by Cherokee Central Schools Athletics Specialty Awards Charlie Stamper Memorial Academic Athlete: Male – Gideon Freeman and George Saunooke, Female – Julia Layno Barbara Sequoyah Memorial Most Determined Female: Betty Lossiah Ray Owle Memorial...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Edwina Kay Amyotte
Edwina Kay Amyotte, 77, of Lodge Grass, Mont., went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Dec. 17, 2023 while at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Morgan Tyndall
Mary Ann Morgan Tyndall, aka Mikki Aganstata, 83, of Palatka, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at her residence following a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Wayne Clinton Land
Wayne Clinton Land, 92, went to his eternal home Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
26th Annual Great Island Festival planned at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Tennessee’s only tribally-owned museum, will host the Great Island Festival on Sept. 9-10 from 10am – 5pm each day.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 8-10
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 Sept. 1-4
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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Willie and Merle to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country music legends Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cheroke Event Center together on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30pm.
Famed EBCI artist named USA Fellow
Shan Goshorn, noted EBCI artist, has been named one of the 37 new United States Artists (USA) Fellows and will receive an unrestricted $50,000 grant.
Moody Blues to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Moody Blues are set to the play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30pm.
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