NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation supports Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPF) is proud to announce grants for ongoing disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In response to the devastating impact of the storm, CPF has awarded funding to three organizations dedicated to providing critical assistance to affected communities across Western North Carolina.
Lumbee recognition efforts continuing in 2025
The Lumbee Fairness Act (H.R. 1101), which would have granted federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina – a state-recognized group, died in the 118th Congress. Now, two identical bills have been introduced into the 119th Congress, and President Donald J. Trump has entered the fray with a memorandum.
Buckner accepts Assistant DA position
In the Haywood County Courthouse, on Monday, Jan. 6, Shelli Buckner who previously served as an interim lead prosecutor for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney for the 43rd Prosecutorial District of North Carolina.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“sov*er*eign*ty” exhibit to open at Museum of the Cherokee People
The Museum of the Cherokee People is examining many sides of the issue of tribal sovereignty in a new exhibit, entitled “sov*er*eign*ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)”. It will open to the public on Friday, March 15, 2024 and is scheduled to run through the end of February 2025.
Living her dreams: Tribal member passionate about representation, inclusion, and health
Inclusion, representation, and health – both physical and mental, are all passions of Dr. Natalie Welch who works daily to improve these in Indian Country. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Dr. Welch has worked with some of the tops in the sports business.
Jackson County Chamber director honored
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 25th work anniversary of Executive Director Julie Spiro Donaldson on Thursday, Feb. 15.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Control yourself, Part 2 of 2
There you are alone in your head, and you’re thinking something sinful, like; you must do this, you hate that, somebody wronged you and you want revenge, she’s hot and needs me, I must have this or that, I’m addicted and need that.
COMMENTARY: MMIW is not a competition
When I started working at the Cherokee One Feather in October 2023, an immediate goal of mine was to create recurring graphics and articles on the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) movement, specifically as it relates to the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Blessed are the caregivers
“Getting old ain’t for sissies.” This is a statement that you will hear frequently among the older generation, and it refers to many of the challenges of getting older. As we age, things change for us inside and out. Physically, our bones, muscles, and internal organs begin to wear and deteriorate. It starts happening sooner than most of us think (or want to think).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: What a season for the Lady Braves
This year’s Cherokee Lady Braves varsity volleyball team did that and made history this season. Finishing the season at 13-11 (6-4 in Smoky Mountain Conference), the team qualified for the 1A state playoffs for the first time in school history.
ON THE SIDELINES: It’s past time to look at high school officiating
Referee jokes have been around for as long as sports have been, and many fans would swear that some refs are blinder than I am without my glasses. But all jokes aside, strides need to be made here in the state of North Carolina when it comes to officiating for high school sports.
CROSS COUNTRY: Braves win Smoky Mountain Conference title
On a beautiful fall day, the Cherokee Braves varsity cross country team won some hardware. With a score of 37, they edged the Swain Co. Maroon Devils (44) to win the high school boys Smoky Mountain Conference (SMC) title at the conference meet held at Kituwah on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 20.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Edwina Dean Lambert
Edwina Dean Lambert, 55, of Cherokee, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, July 20, 2024, after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 6, 1968, to the late Chief Henry Ray Lambert and Patricia Eldean Sneed Lambert.
OBITUARY: Deweese Wolfe
Deweese Wolfe, 81, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 12, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Amble and Eva Queen Wolfe and husband of the late Elsie Taylor Wolfe.
OBITUARY: Keri Lynn Brady
Keri Lynn Brady, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her residence in Tennessee. She is the daughter of Blanche Vickers and the late Robert Brady Sr.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Days to be held at National Museum of the American Indian
This spring, visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the Cherokees.
Tribal member to give “Artist Talk” in Jackson County
The “Artist Talk” for March 2017, sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council, will feature Joshua Adams, a wood sculpture artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Cherokee Heritage Day at Museum offers free activities
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is offering a day of activities free of charge to the public during its Cherokee Heritage Day on Saturday, March 11.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Doobie Brothers to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Doobie Brothers are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Sept. 11.
Steve Miller Band to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Steve Miller Band is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8pm.
Kingfisher named Bill Rabbit Legacy Art Scholarshp recipient
Traci Rabbit stood at an island inside her studio with unfinished paintings hanging around the room. Instead of working on her own pieces, she was spending time offering advice to Talon Kingfisher.
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