NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
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.
“He was very brave”: Military headstone unveiled for Junaluska during Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Famed Cherokee warrior and leader Junaluska (1775-1868) is known for his heroics on the battlefield during the War of 1812 and for walking back to his beloved mountains in western North Carolina after being removed on the Trail of Tears.
Cherokee Police Commission discusses elder and vulnerable adult abuse draft ordinance
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Nov. 9 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
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: The proposed Constitution does harm to the Tribe.
The bottom line is that the proposed Constitution does harm to the Tribe (unintentionally, no doubt) by extinguishing some existing rights of tribal members and some existing governmental functions and legal standards for all three branches of tribal government.
COMMENTARY: Who has the skills?
The current standard for hiring in our Tribe when programs are looking to hire is that minimally qualified tribal members are considered before any other qualified candidate for a position.
COMMENTARY: Expressing gratitude to The Warriors of AniKituhwa
On behalf of the entire team at Cherokee Indian Hospital, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to The Warriors of AniKituhwa for their presence and participation in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new men’s home on June 12.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CCS Athletics: “Why are we participating in athletics when we’re not attending school?”
One question that keeps circulating is “why are we participating in athletics when we’re not attending school?”
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee runners place at SMC middle school championship
Dvdaya Swimmer and Tyce Hogner both placed at the Smoky Mountain Conference middle school championship held at Kituwah on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 13.
CROSS COUNTRY: Esquivel takes second as Smoky Mountain Conference holds championships
Jaylynne Esquivel, a member of the Cherokee High School cross country team, took second place in the girls race at the Smoky Mountain Conference championships held at Kituwah just outside of Cherokee on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 6.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary Ann Fortenberry
Mary Ann Fortenberry, age 56, of the Little Snowbird Community of Graham County, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at her home.
OBITUARY: Justin Lee Wildcat
Justin Lee Wildcat, age 35, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, July 24, 2023.
OBITUARY: Camden Nathaniel-Lee Ford
Sunday, July 16, 2023 will forever be a day that our hearts will be forever broken. On this day, our sweet baby boy Camden Nathaniel-Lee Ford went to be with our Lord and Savior.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Jan. 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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Jan. 8-10
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.
Cherokee Christmas Comic Con opens Thursday
On Thursday, Dec. 17, the doors will open on Cherokee’s first ever comic book convention. The inaugural Cherokee Christmas Comic Con, or C4, as fans are calling it, will kick off at two separate sites, The Cherokee Phoenix Theatres and the Acquoni Expo Center.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WCU Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band to perform April 29
The Western Carolina University Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band will present their final concert of the 2013-14 academic year at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, an event that will showcase the talents of student soloists and student conductors chosen through an audition process.
WCU to host open air Jazz Festival on April 26
Western Carolina University’s annual Jazz Festival will feature performers including special guest guitarist and composer Paul Bollenback and will be held on an open-air stage on campus during the late afternoon and evening of Saturday, April 26.
WCU School of Music to hold saxophone concert April 22
Saxophonist Ian Jeffress, accompanied by pianist Lillian Pearson, will present a recital as part of Western Carolina University’s Catamount Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.
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