NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Election Ordinance Work Session presents shortened election cycle
On the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 7, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session for Election Ord. No. 52, which was tabled. In the work session, the Election Board proposed several changes to the code, including shortening the overall election cycle.
Cannabis sales for all adults (21+up) to start on Qualla Boundary next month
All adults 21-years-old and up will soon be able to purchase cannabis products on the Qualla Boundary.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) holds Tsali Care Work Session
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8 to discuss recent staffing issues and community concerns regarding Tsali Care Center senior living facility.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Rolls
New Kituwah Academy End-of-Year Awards
New Kituwah Academy End-of-Year Awards
Museum requests community input for exhibit update
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) is actively seeking input from the community for the update of its main exhibition.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Let Go, Trust Him, Let God Have His Way
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON Pastor, Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate References: Hebrews 11:1-3, 12 Our sinning speaks loud enough for others to hear. That’s why one can tell someone hasn’t been praying for the last few weeks. I do...
COMMENTARY: Spending time at the Manor
The staff at Tsali Manor invited the One Feather to join the elders on Halloween morning for a celebration. It was an honor to be asked to join the elders for their holiday.
COMMENTARY: Hiding in Plain Sight; Is there Sex Trafficking at the Casino?
Rumors have been circulating for years now that there is sex trafficking at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK AND FIELD: Cherokee hosts tri-school meet
Cherokee hosted a tri-school meet including Robbinsville and Tri-County Early College on the afternoon of Friday, May 14.
CHS athletes recognized with All-Conference honors
Several Cherokee High School athletes were named recently to All-Conference and Honorable Mention for three Smoky Mountain Conference sports including:
Middle School Track and Field: Swain Co. hosts meet with Cherokee, Rosman
The Cherokee Middle School track and field team participated in a tri-school meet with Swain Co., who acted as host, and Rosman at the Cherokee Central Schools track on the afternoon of Monday, May 10.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Wayne Clinton Land
Wayne Clinton Land, 92, went to his eternal home Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.
OBITUARY: Maxine Bumgarner
Maxine Bumgarner, age 92, of Gastonia, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. She was born on June 23, 1931, in Cherokee, N.C., to the late Kyle Daly and Vera Bradley Moles.
OBITUARY: Freddie “Bopper” Youngdeer
Freddie “Bopper” Youngdeer, 55, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital with his family by his side.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 24-26
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 Women’s Work Festival
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual Women’s Work Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum on Saturday, June 18.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Trace Adkins to play Holiday show at Harrah’s Cherokee
Trace Adkins returns to Cherokee for a special holiday show featuring songs from The King's Gift, and other Christmas favorites. Trace Adkins' trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and turned albums into Platinum plaques, selling over...
Young Cherokee Central Schools artists showcased at reception
A reception was held for budding young artists from Cherokee Central Schools at Qualla Arts and Crafts on Tuesday, Aug. 5. These artists were selected by Master Artists in Basketry, Louise and Ed Goings; the Master Artists in Pottery were Dean Reed and Dorine...
Local man heads to Sleepy Hollow
Will Harris, an EBCI tribal member from Cherokee, was recently cast in an upcoming episode of the TV series “Sleepy Hollow” to play Frank, a Shaman Biker in the Shawnee Biker Club.
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