NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cannabis-friendly K-9 Program launched in Cherokee
Qualla Enterprises, LLC, and Great Smoky Cannabis Company have announced an historic collaboration with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) to establish a new K-9 program.
Qualla Boundary MMIW prepares for annual walk
The 6th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relative Walk led by the Qualla Boundary MMIW (QBMMIW) grassroots organization is coming up on Saturday, May 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., beginning at the Storyteller’s Fire Pit of the Oconaluftee Island Park.
Lady Braves Varsity Volleyball goes before School Board
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, March 17 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:45 pm by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Appreciate the journey”: Cherokee High School Class of 2024 graduates 92
Cherokee High School (CHS) held their Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 on the evening of Friday, May 24 in Ray Kinsland Stadium. CHS had a graduating class of 92 students.
‘Life-saver’ among SCC grads honored at Medical Assisting pinning ceremony
One day last fall, Jessica Bradley started feeling uncharacteristically ill while on the job as a Medical Assisting Instructor at Southwestern Community College.
EBCI Division of Community, Education, and Recreation May 2024 newsletter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Let’s listen to the squirrels more often
I’m a huge nerd and a fan of puns so I love the Cherokee word for squirrel – saloli. One of my favorite dad jokes is, “How does a squirrel cross the road? Saloli”.
COMMENTARY: A lick and a promise
You and I, as tribal members, have given lip service to the development of a constitution for decades. The most recent effort was six years in the making. Outreach programs, advertising, community club learning sessions, websites, social media pages, and more were provided to the community over those six years.
COMMENTARY – Tidy Towns competition could work in Cherokee
Last summer, my wife visited Ireland and one of the main things that stuck out with me from her trip was the idea of “Tidy Towns”; an idea I feel would work great here in Cherokee.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: McMillan signs to play at East Central C.C.
Leilaya McMillan, a senior member of the Cherokee Lady Braves basketball team, will continue her basketball career at East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss. She signed a letter of intent during an event held in the Charles George Memorial Arena on the morning of Wednesday, March 30.
Over 1,500 participate in Opening Day Fish Tournament in Cherokee
A total of 1,573 anglers registered for the Opening Day Fish Tournament held in Cherokee on March 26-27 according to EBCI Fisheries & Wildlife Management. A total of 271 tagged fish were released with 112 of those being turned in. In all, 96 anglers turned in tags for a total cash payout of $4,025.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee participates in Robbinsville meet
The Cherokee High School (CHS) track and field team traveled to Robbinsville High School on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 23 to participate in a four-school meet along with Swain Co. and Hayesville. Following are results, per nc.milesplit, of all of CHS’s participants:
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Julia Inez Welch
Julia Inez Welch, age 85, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving Family after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Ella Charlene “Connie” Smith Cabe
Ella Charlene “Connie” Smith Cabe, 84, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Charles Russell Davenport
Charles Russell Davenport, age 38, of Whittier, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at Mission Hospital from heart complications. Charles comes from Stockholm, N.J.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 9-11
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.
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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Dwight Yoakam to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country superstar Dwight Yoakam is scheduled to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7:30pm.
Tracy Morgan bringing “Picking up the pieces tour” to Harrah’s Cherokee
Comedian Tracy Morgan has announced that he will be bringing his "Picking up the Pieces Tour" to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort on Feb. 13 at 7:30pm. Multi-talented comedian Tracy Morgan is back at it announcing the "TRACY MORGAN: Picking up the Pieces" tour,...
Mountain Faith to play Cherokee Indian Fair
The Cherokee Indian Fair organizers recently announced the addition of the bluegrass quintet Mountain Faith to the Fair schedule. They will perform on the amphitheater stage on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6pm.
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