NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI/Shawnee effort to remove state tribes from NCAI thwarted
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, along with the Shawnee Tribe, sought a constitutional amendment for the NCAI (National Congress of American Indians) that would bar state-recognized tribes from voting membership.
Cherokee, most of western N.C. in a severe drought
Water levels are way down in the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee, N.C. – a scene playing out throughout the State of North Carolina due to the worst drought in six years.
Cherokee honors those who served
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held an event honoring veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Indigenous Conservation Corps to provide conservation training and federal benefits to tribal crew members
The Indigenous Conservation Corps (ICC) started its eight-week service and conservation program on June 6, emphasizing traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and natural resource conservation.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 4th Nine Weeks Grading Period
3rd Grade Principal’s Honor Roll: Alivia Catolster, Amaya Rodrigues, Arian Teeasateskie, Ariel Crowe, Bryson Beach, Caitlyn Bone, Colton Owl, Connor Thompson, Coralyn Batton, Dahvie Conseen, Dara Codynah, Daryan Smith, Ehko Lossiah, Eli Lane, Eli Simpson, Ella...
Team works to advocate and support Cherokee elders
The Elder Service Peer Navigator program has been working in the community to connect with elders. The program, overseen by the Cherokee Family Safety program, is focused on connecting community members to relevant services.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Those who watch over us
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Emergency Room, Emergency First Responders, Emergency Medical Services are all in a similar boat. They never know when there will be an overdose, a heart failure, a gunshot, a tumble down the stairs, or a car crash will sound the alarm for them to get their gear and make their way to whatever hurt may be ahead of them.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A survival guide…
Read 1 Kings, Chapter 17 Ephesians 6:10-13 (Ref. Genesis 9 & 11)
Faith Commentary: Don’t Be Fooled
By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D. Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from Dr. Fuchs book Preacher Spurs (2022, Christian Faith Publishing, Meadville Pennsylvania). Edited and used with the author’s permission. Ephesians 5:1-20 is one of Paul’s instructions on living as a...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASEBALL: Braves excited for upcoming season
The Cherokee Braves varsity baseball team is looking forward to its upcoming season. Having only lost several seniors last season, this year’s team is experienced and ready to gel.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee fielding an entire team and looking towards a good season
On the cold, windy day of Wednesday, April 21, the Cherokee High School (CHS) track was full of sprinters, distance runners, and throwers getting ready for a new season.
ON THE SIDELINES: Lady Braves softball team is building teamwork
The Cherokee Lady Braves varsity softball team is building a team spirit and getting better with each outing.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: May Belle Watty
May Belle Watty, age 73, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 29, 2023, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat)
Katherine Elizabeth Smith (Kat), age 84, born on Jan. 8,1939, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
OBITUARY: Craigan STAN Wildcat
Craigan STAN Wildcat, 42, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday July 27, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Quincey Wildcat and Jessie Wildcat both of Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for April 29 – May 1
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 April 22-24
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 April 15-17
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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WCU free summer concert series starts June 10
Western Carolina University’s annual Summer Concert Series will open with a free show featuring Joe Basile in the Central Plaza on campus on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m.
Firefly viewing scheduled for June 4-11
Park officials have announced the Elkmont Firefly Viewing event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place from Wednesday, June 4 through Wednesday, June 11. For this year’s viewing event, the on-line ticketing system, operated through Recreation.gov, will...
Folkmoot to perform twice in Cherokee
Folkmoot USA is presenting the 31st Folkmoot Festival on July 18 – 27, and two of those performances will take place in Cherokee. One Cherokee group will join a Folkmoot group for a performance/workshop at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 19 at 2pm...
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