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
A Day in the Life: Cherokee Youth Center
Lucina Lira is a youth development professional for the Cherokee Youth Center, an afterschool and summer youth program. Lira, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), attended the Youth Center as a child, and she now enjoys providing a fun and educational space for new generations.
Longtime partner to GSMNP rebrands as ‘Smokies Life’
Great Smoky Mountains Association has announced that, as of Feb. 1, the organization will operate under a new name and brand identity: Smokies Life.
Cherokee musicians featured in new album with N.C. artists
Blue Ridge Music Trails released an album in November of 2023 titled, “Fine Tuned: Volume One” featuring artists from western North Carolina to highlight the musical traditions of the region. Keaw’e Bone and Jarrett Wildcatt, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), collaborated on a song on the album titled, “Three Demons.”
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Beef up their staff and equipment
At the risk of beating a dead horse, we have got to do something about our traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian. The way I see it, most of our worries come from a lack of both manpower and technology.
COMMENTARY: Pride for Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Community
During June, Pride Month celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community’s achievements and advocates for equal rights and community acceptance. It’s also a time to remember a people known as “Two-Spirits,” who were once revered before colonization and considered gifted by the Creator.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Friends, isn’t it great when you know you have a faithful friend? Part 3 of 3
We are to love our God. And we love with our human ability to love. God loves us, but He loves us with His Godly love that we cannot match. What a friend we have in Jesus. He loves us. Let me remind you of His love for us lest we forget.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
American Youth Cooperative for Esports partners with UltraStar Multi-tainment
The American Youth Cooperative for Esports (AYCE) and UltraStar Multi-tainment Esports Zone have announced a partnership to establish esports events and tournaments for persons of all ages. Through this partnership, AYCE will bring unique tournaments with chances to...
ON THE SIDELINES: Community shows support for Braves Kickoff Classic
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff Mist was rising off the greens at the Sequoyah National Golf Club when over 80 participants took to the course to raise funds for Cherokee football players on the morning of Friday, July 23. The annual Braves Kickoff...
Cherokee High School Athletic Awards for 2020-21
Student-athletes at Cherokee High School were honored during the school’s annual Athletic Awards event at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Thursday, July 15.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Charles Kalonaheskie (Charlie)
Charles Kalonaheskie (Charlie), 75, of the Wolftown Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
OBITUARY: David E. McCoy Sr.
David E. McCoy Sr., 64, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Soloman (Bud) and Winona Delozier McCoy.
OBITUARY: Edmund (Eddie) Catolster
Edmund (Eddie) Catolster, 59, of the Wolftown Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Menoch Catolster and Mary Bell Welch Catolster.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for July 14-17
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 7-10
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 1-3
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
Willie Nelson to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Willie Nelson is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at 7:30pm.
Heart to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Heart is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
Gregg Allman to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Gregg Allman, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is heading to Cherokee.
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