NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Higher Education Program launching Student Portal
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks and the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Higher Education Program have announced the official launch date of the new Higher Education Student Portal which will go live on Saturday, June 1.
Sex trafficking survivor shares story of healing and hope
Lisa Dugan lives in Tsisgwohi (Birdtown) with her dog, Violet, where she is in a new stage of healing from her experiences in sex trafficking and domestic violence.
Cherokee World War II hero honored
A Cherokee hero was celebrated and recognized for his military service during an event at the Yellowhill Activity Center on the evening of Monday, May 13.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Cherokee Language Choir finding their tune
Many Monday afternoons are unremarkable, but on this particular Monday Seli and Geyadi were moving a mile a minute.
New Kituwah Academy STEM-E Club building knowledge and teamwork
The activity room of the New Kituwah Academy was abuzz with excitement, energy, and laughter on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 15. The after-school STEM-E Club, consisting of seven fifth- and sixth-grade students, was busy designing and building their latest challenge.
Cherokee Youth Council attends UNITY Mid-Year Conference
Five members of the Cherokee Youth Council (CYC) traveled to Tempe, Ariz. recently to join 500 other indigenous youth at the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Mid-Year Conference-Lighting the Fire: Bringing Light to Your Community Through Advocacy.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Thank you for support of the Autism Walk/Run
The Autism Walk/Run in Fletcher, N.C. was awesome. We had awesome numbers and turnout. There were 34 teams who participated and we ranked #9 .
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification brings changes in speech and behaviors.
When is sanctification going to happen for me? It will begin to happen when that person gets overthinking only of their own selves in this all the time.
COMMENTARY: Don’t get in that van.
Lack of attentiveness during a holiday when we encourage our children to take candy from strangers (which is a very strange practice since we preach “stranger-danger” the other 364 days of the year) could be disastrous.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
‘Make weight, make state’: Cherokee wrestlers are gunning for state tournament
After having several wrestlers qualify for the NCHSAA 1A State Tournament last season, this year’s Cherokee High School (CHS) varsity team is looking to bring home some hardware this year.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts first meet of season
The Cherokee High School varsity track and field team hosted a three-team meet with Rosman and Tri-County Early College on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 28.
Harrah’s Cherokee, Tribe extend sponsorship of Swarm
The Georgia Swarm has announced that Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have extended their co-presenting sponsorship of the Swarm for the next five seasons.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: JC Wachacha
JC Wachacha left this world on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 surrounded with love by family and friends.
OBITUARY: Robert Kenneth Kanott
Robert Kenneth Kanott, 72, of Cherokee passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. He was born October 29, 1951, to the late Robert James and Stella Willnoty Kanott.
OBITUARY: Edith Marie Taylor McCall
Edith Marie Taylor McCall, born March 1, 1967, departed this world to her New Home on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. She was a member of Cherokee Acquoni Baptist Church.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for May 13-15
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 May 6-8
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.
WCU to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 6-7 for expected record class
Western Carolina University will hold a trio of commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 6-7 – to recognize the academic achievements of what is expected to be the university’s fifth straight record spring graduating class.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WCU free summer concert series continues July 8
Western Carolina University’s annual Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday, July 8, with a free show featuring the Buchanan Boys in the Central Plaza on campus at 7 p.m.
Gaither Homecoming to return to WCU for September concert
CULLOWHEE – The Gaither Homecoming Tour will bring a full evening of entertainment and music to Western Carolina University’s Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The award-winning gospel band featuring Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David...
George Lopez to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez's return to series...
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