NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission holds June meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met at the Cornsilk Complex in Tutiyi (Snowbird) on Thursday, June 13. Chairperson Gene Tunney Crowe called the meeting to order.
The Ela Dam: A complicated but crucial journey ahead
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session on June 11 to hear from community members and environmental organizations regarding issues surrounding the Ela Dam and the possibility of its removal.
Cherokee Bottled Water launches special edition canned water
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce has announced the launch of a special edition of Cherokee Bottled Water in a new, eco-friendly can form, called Cherokee Water ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᎹ just in time for summer.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos announces Cherokee Development Program Associates
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos has announced that the following Team Members applied for and have been selected for the Cherokee Development Program (CDP).
List of recent graduates from Southwestern Community College announced
At the conclusion of the fall semester, 237 Southwestern Community College students earned their associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Thompson recognized by First Peoples Fund for artistic excellence
Mary Welch Thompson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from the Big Cove Community, has been selected to receive a prestigious art award. She is one of four recipients in Indian Country to receive the 2023 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award given by the First Peoples Fund.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
LETTER: Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board congratulates Chief-Elect Hicks on Election Victory
On behalf of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Governing Board and hospital staff, I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Chief-Elect Michell Hicks for being elected Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Changes our speech and behaviors
Sanctification is a process. How does one do that?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Choices hosting virtual Mother’s Day 5K
Due to the current quarantine status surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Cherokee Choices program is hosting a virtual version of its annual Mother’s Day 5K.
National Lacrosse League cancels remainder of regular season
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced on Wednesday, April 8 that the League will cancel the remainder of the regular season.
Taylor wins NCHSAA’s 2020 Pat Gainey Student Award
Colby Taylor, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a student at Swain County High School, has been selected as the recipient of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s (NCHSAA) 2020 Pat Gainey Student Award.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Cormal Andy Wike Sr.
Cormal Andy Wike Sr., 78, of Swain County, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.
OBITUARY: Myra (My) N. Rogers-Bruneel
Myra (My) N. Rogers-Bruneel, 59, of Cherokee, N.C., suddenly went home to be with our lord on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C.
OBITUARY: Cynthia “Mouse” Saunooke
Cynthia “Mouse” Saunooke went to be with the lord on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. A native of Cherokee she was the daughter of “Mothers” Laura and Sabrina and “Fathers” Skylar, Ace, and John.”
HAPPENINGS
‘Rooted in the Mountains’ symposium coming up Sept. 24-25 at WCU
“Plants for Food and Medicine” is the theme for Western Carolina University’s sixth annual symposium, Rooted in the Mountains: Valuing our Common Ground, coming up Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 25-27
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.
Roller Derby action in Bryson this Saturday
The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls are set to take on the Middle Georgia Derby Demons in flat track roller derby action on Saturday, Sept. 19. The double-header will start with the SMRG junior team, the Lil’ Nemesisters bouting the Atomic City Fallouts from Oak Ridge, Tenn.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WCU School of Music to present April Fools’ Day concert
CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University School of Music will present an April Fools’ Day concert Tuesday, April 1, that will feature surprises and unusual talents of faculty musicians. Faculty members performing in the concert will include Shannon Thompson,...
‘Les Miserables’ to stage April 3-6 at WCU
CULLOWHEE – The Tony-Award-winning musical “Les Miserables” will be performed under the direction of Broadway star Terrence Mann at Western Carolina University from Thursday, April 3, through Sunday, April 6. Presented by the WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical...
WCU clarinet students to present March 31 concert
CULLOWHEE – The School of Music at Western Carolina University will present an evening of music for clarinet ensembles Monday, March 31. The concert will feature students from the clarinet studio of faculty member Shannon Thompson performing repertory for clarinet...
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