NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
Husband charged with wife’s 2013 murder appears in federal court
Ernest D. Pheasant, Sr., 46, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is charged with one count of first-degree murder in Indian Country. Pheasant made his initial court appearance on Monday, April 8, 2024, before U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf.
Chief’s Report for A-nv-yi (ᎠᏅᏱ)
March proved to be another busy month as we reached the six-month milestone of our new administration.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SCC releases Milestone, announces winners
Artists and writers from throughout Southwestern Community College’s service area gathered inside the Burrell Conference Center on Tuesday, May 9, for the official presention of the 14th edition of Milestone.
NCTOTA to mark Cherokee town of Sand Town site
The North Carolina Trail of Tears Association (NCTOTA) and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin have partnered to mark the site of the post-Removal Cherokee town of Sand Town – located at 542 St. Johns Church Road in Franklin, N.C.
Indigenous Boutique & Spa owners honored as Native Woman Business Owners of the Year
For over 50 years, NCAIED has been helping Indian Tribes and businesses gain access to economic opportunity and growth. The organization also recognizes outstanding American Indian enterprises at this annual conference. Indigenous Boutique & Spa owners were honored as Native Woman Business Owners of the Year.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: An encouraging word
Father, I pray that you would speak a powerful word. To those reading this somewhere today in this world that they might know you already are reaching out your hand to them all around your world. Your hand is not short.
COMMENTARY: Making the language a priority
We have watched as tribal officials and language proponents desperately plead with the community to get more involved and engaged in the language. Millions of dollars have been spent on language education facilities, teacher education, and public relations efforts.
COMMENTARY: Cannabis Dispensary tour a positive experience
30 years in the cannabis industry has taken me from criminal to consultant, patient to survivor, and led to more travel than I can keep track of most days.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves blank North Georgia Falcons to improve to 2-1
The Cherokee Braves (2-1) dominated a home game at Ray Kinsland Stadium against the North Georgia Falcons (1-2) on the evening of Friday, Sept. 3. Cherokee had 313 yards of total offense and held the Falcons to only 26 which included -26 rushing due to quarterback sacks.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee runners successful at Murphy meet
The Cherokee Middle School and High School cross country teams left Cherokee before daybreak to travel to Murphy for a meet on the early morning of Saturday, Aug. 28.
FOOTBALL: Braves provide rough seas for Avery Vikings
With a massive 560 yards of total offense, the Cherokee Braves (1-1) provided a rough sailing environment and stormy waters for the visiting Avery Co. Vikings (0-2) on the evening of Friday, Aug. 27.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Gail Lynn Ledford-Johnson
Gail Lynn Ledford-Johnson, 61, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 23, 2003 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. She was born Dec. 24, 1961, to the late Norman Bergerone and Ruth Ledford.
OBITUARY: Larry Phillip “Phil” Allen Maney
Larry Phillip “Phil” Allen Maney, 82, of Fall Branch, Tenn., passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. A native of Cherokee, Phil was born May 24, 1941, to the late Jesse J. Maney and Muriel Smith Maney.
OBITUARY: Clifton M. Owle
Clifton M. Owle, 75, of the Birdtown Community, passed away due to an extended illness, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was born April 2, 1948, to the late Jack Clifton Owle and Pauline Lambert.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 17-19
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 Dec. 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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 24-27
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
Loretta Lynn to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The “Coal Miner’s Daughter” is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 7:30pm.
Hill named Eiteljorg Fellow
Luzene Hill, an EBCI tribal member, is taking her art around the world and back.
Award-winning bluegrass group to play Cherokee
It’s chilly outside, but an award-winning bluegrass group is coming to Cherokee and should get your feet stomping and your hands clapping.
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