NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Graham County man sentenced to 19 years in prison on drug, DV charges
District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch announced that a Graham County jury found Keith Mark Tipton guilty of four criminal charges, resulting in a minimum active sentence of 231 months, or 19.25 years in prison.
EBCI Government Explained: Roads of the EBCI
In this week’s article, we’ll take a look at the law in Cherokee Code governing the roads of the trust lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Interior designates five new National Recreation Trails
In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, the Department of the Interior today announced the designation of five new National Recreation Trails in six states, adding 387 miles to the National Trails System.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Speakers’ Consortium holds quarterly meeting in Cherokee
The quarterly Cherokee Speakers’ Consortium meeting between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) was held from Feb. 13-16 in Cherokee.
“sov*er*eign*ty” exhibit to open at Museum of the Cherokee People
The Museum of the Cherokee People is examining many sides of the issue of tribal sovereignty in a new exhibit, entitled “sov*er*eign*ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)”. It will open to the public on Friday, March 15, 2024 and is scheduled to run through the end of February 2025.
Living her dreams: Tribal member passionate about representation, inclusion, and health
Inclusion, representation, and health – both physical and mental, are all passions of Dr. Natalie Welch who works daily to improve these in Indian Country. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Dr. Welch has worked with some of the tops in the sports business.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Friends, isn’t it great when you know you have a faithful friend? Part 3 of 3
We are to love our God. And we love with our human ability to love. God loves us, but He loves us with His Godly love that we cannot match. What a friend we have in Jesus. He loves us. Let me remind you of His love for us lest we forget.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Friends, isn’t it great when you know you have a faithful friend? Part 2 of 3
Not to brag, but I can cast off a Facebook friend and ‘Unfriend’ somebody in a heartbeat. That does not bother me in the least bit. I do not know them, and I will probably never meet them.
COMMENTARY: Voices
In activism, you often hear the term “voice.” You hear the saying, “give a voice to the voiceless.” What is a voice? What does it mean to lend a voice?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CHEERLEADING: Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club wins at several meets
The Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club has continued to excel in wins over the past few weeks. The cheerleaders represent Jackson, Macon, Swain, Haywood counties in North and Rabun County Ga. Participants range from 4-18 years of age, both boys and girls.
SOFTBALL: Middle School Lady Braves finish season undefeated, win conference title
With a dominating performance at Andrews, the Cherokee Middle School Lady Braves finished their 2021 season undefeated and won the Smoky Mountain Conference championship.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves earn post-season honors
Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: James Stacey “Chase” Kalonaheskie
James Stacey “Chase” Kalonaheskie, also known as “Big Pun”, age 39, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Mission Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Roland Carr Crowe
Roland Carr Crowe, 83, of Cherokee, N.C., went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on the early morning of Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
OBITUARY: Frank “Bubba” Reed
Frank “Bubba” Reed, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
Park to host Birds of Prey program
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials invite the public to a special birds of prey program presented by Doris Mager on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10a.m.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 23-25
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.
Carol Walkingstick Gallagher, Episcopal Bishop, to visit Cherokee this Sunday
Rt. Rev Carol Walkingstick Gallagher, the first American Indian woman to become an Episcopal bishop, will visit St. Francis Church in Cherokee on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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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