NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
This Week in Native News
This Week in Native News
Cherokee Police Commission holds September meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission held their monthly meeting in the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) training room on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 11. Vice Chairperson Tunney Crowe called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m.
Dinilawigi General Election Recount held
On the morning of Tuesday, Sept.9, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Board of Elections held a hand-count recount in the Tribal Council House for the Tsisqwohi (Birdtown), Aniwodihi (Painttown), and Wayohi (Wolftown)/Big Y (Widagalinidisgv) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) General Election results.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Faith Long-Presley selected for prestigious SWAIA Native Fashion Week
Faith Long-Presley, an accomplished artist, designer, and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been selected as a designer for the highly-anticipated SWAIA Native Fashion Week in May.
WCU’s Project Discovery celebrates, reflects on 40th anniversary
Heath Robertson sat at the back of the bus on a college tour trip when he was asked about his future plans. Robertson’s answer? He didn’t have any.
Thompson and CIHA Physical Therapy Department named 2024 Dr. Frell Owl Award recipient
Jennifer Thompson, DPT, CLT, physical therapy manager at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA), and the CIHA Physical Therapy Department were named the winner of the 2024 Dr. Frell Owl Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Clay County’s “strong emotions” excuse is not ok
Several incidents occurred during the Smoky Mountain Conference varsity girls basketball final between the Tsalagi Anata Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Lady Braves) and the Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets that are just not ok.
THE GOOD STUFF: Kathi Smith Littlejohn is passionate about sharing Cherokee culture
Whether it is captivating an audience with a Cherokee story or sharing history about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Kathi Smith Littlejohn does it all with passion and an absolutely charming demeanor.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fear of missing out (FOMO)
Have you ever seen any of the Scared Straight documentaries on TV? Some programs still exist that use hard-core prisoners to scare troubled youth.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee athletes run well in meet held at Kituwah
The early morning fog was rising above the fields at Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, as hundreds of cross country runners took to the course on Saturday, Sept. 17.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Nigel Holmes Ledford
Nigel Holmes Ledford, 29 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
OBITUARY: Mary Catherine “Tootie” Smith
Mary Catherine “Tootie” Smith, age 94, of Wolftown Community, widow of Sibbald Smith, passed away, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at Hospice at the Cherokee Hospital.
OBITUARY: Bryan Steven Squirrel
Bryan Steven Squirrel, 41, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of George Squirrel of Cherokee and the late Sarah Elizabeth Bradley.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Nation to celebrate 65th Cherokee National Holiday
The Cherokee Nation will host the 65th Cherokee National Holiday this Labor Day weekend when more than 100,000 visitors travel to Tahlequah to experience the annual celebration of history, culture and art.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 3-6
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 July 27-30
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
New exhibition features works by Cherokee artisan John Julius Wilnoty
View carvings created by Cherokee artisan John Julius Wilnoty during the exhibition Solitude & Mystery which opened Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the Objects Gallery at Hickory Museum of Art
Lee Brice to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country music star Lee Brice is scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, May 12 at 9pm.
YES to play at Harrah’s Cherokee
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