NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Division of Commerce announces Primary Trailhead shift and enhancements for Soco Falls
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce has announced a Primary Trailhead shift for Soco Falls, one of Cherokee’s most visited natural attractions.
2023 EBCI Census results are here
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) heard the results of the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians 2023 census at the Wednesday, June 5 Reports to Council.
Man sentenced for possession of a firearm during an assault on Parkway
A Whittier, N.C. man has been sentenced following his conviction for possession of a firearm during an assault on the Blue Ridge Parkway, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. winners list from the 111th Cherokee Indian Fair
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. winners list from the 111th Cherokee Indian Fair
Thank you letter from Little Miss Cherokee Rhiannon Postoak
My name is Rhiannon Postoak, and on Oct. 5 I was crowned the 2023/2024 Little Miss Cherokee. I am excited and look forward to representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Thank you letter from Teen Miss Cherokee Kyndra Postoak
My name is Kyndra Postoak, and on Oct. 3 I was crowned the 2023/2024 Teen Miss Cherokee. I am very excited and look forward to representing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: I heard it through the grapevine.
We, our community, love our grapevine. Some of us call it the Indian News Network.
EDITORIAL: Gladstone’s win is one all Indian Country can celebrate
When the name of the Golden Globe winner for best performance by an actress in a motion picture was announced on Monday (Jan. 9) evening, all of Indian Country celebrated.
FAITH COMMENTARY: Weakness
How can weakness be a strength? Every day we talk about what we are going to do.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: 1A West Regional results
Following are the results, per trackwrestling.com, for the NCHSAA 1A West Regional meet held at Alleghany High School in Sparta on Saturday, Feb. 12:
FOOTBALL: Bradley signs to play college football at Carson-Newman
Don Bradley, senior quarterback for the Cherokee Braves, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, Feb. 2 – National Signing Day – to play football this fall at Carson-Newman University.
WRESTLING: Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament results
Following are the full results, per trackwrestling.com, from the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament held at Swain Co. High School on Saturday, Jan. 22:
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: John Allen Bigmeat
John Allen Bigmeat, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. John is the son of the late Robert Edward and Nancy Jane (Blackfox) Bigmeat.
OBITUARY: Jordan Nicole Toineeta
Jordan Nicole Toineeta, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Jonathan Toineeta and Janice Catolster.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host Birds of Prey Program June 2
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is again teaming up with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a special program on Birds of Prey at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room on Friday, June 2.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 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.
Cherokee History Talk being held at Cowee Mound
Celebrating 20 years of conservation, Mainspring Conservation Trust is hosting 20 events in 2017, including “A Walk Back in Time: Cherokee History in the Southern Blue Ridge”.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Shinedown to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Shinedown is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Aug. 21.
Masters of Illusion – Live! coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Masters of Illusion Live! will play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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