NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
President Biden speaks at White House Tribal Nations Summit
The following is a transcript of U.S. President Biden’s remarks at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
Constitution Committee hears from an Osage constitution architect.
Jean Dennison, a citizen of the Osage Nation and an associate professor of American Indian Studies spoke to the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Constitution Committee on Monday, Nov. 27.
Missing Cherokee teen found safe
On the afternoon of Nov. 30, Victoria Cabrera-Davis, 17, was located by the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) after she had been missing since Nov. 16.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
One Feather wins 13 N.C. Press Awards
The Cherokee One Feather received a total of 13 awards from the N.C. Press Association at its 149th Annual Convention held in Raleigh on Thursday, Aug. 25. As a staff, the paper took second place in Division A for Community Coverage and third place for Use of Social Media.
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to open ‘Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories’ exhibit Sept. 1
Beginning in the 1870s, the U.S. government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children — of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes — in distant, residential boarding schools.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian welcomes new manager of Visitor Services
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) has announced the hiring of Alex Lane, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), as its new manager of Visitor Services.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Do we know the end from the beginning?
“Today, my Assignment is to start with the end and then go to the beginning, and finish with Verse 4,” stated, Pastor Tim. So, I’m going to read the verses but we’re beginning with verse three, and will work our way back up to verse one today.
COMMENTARY: Let’s all paws for the cause.
Pets have become, for many, a necessary part of our lives. And way beyond our need, we lavish them with their wants or our wants.
COMMENTARY: We shall see. Or is it may?
Maybe if we had a constitution instead of a charter, things would not have been so frustrating this week. After all, as the Attorney General’s Office puts it, we would be talking about making amendments to it instead of overhauling it wholesale.
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: Gene Rowland
Gene Rowland, 74, of Cherokee, went to Heaven to be with his girls on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Rowena Rowland of Cherokee and the late Ed Rowland.
OBITUARY: Johnathan Christopher “Big John” Martin
Johnathan Christopher Martin, better known as “Big John”, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Renata “Nott” Maney
Renata “Nott” Maney, age 43, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at her residence after an extended illness.
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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