NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Man sentenced for possession of a firearm during an assault on Parkway
A Whittier, N.C. man has been sentenced following his conviction for possession of a firearm during an assault on the Blue Ridge Parkway, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Representative Crowe convicted of misdemeanor in Jan. 6, 2023 incident
Wayohi (Wolftown) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) Rep. Bo Crowe was convicted of misdemeanor aggravated reckless endangerment in Tribal Court, receiving 1-year probation with a $250 fine on June 4. He was also required to pay court and probation supervision costs.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approves adult-use cannabis
Adult-use (recreational) cannabis is a signature away from being legal on the trust lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Birdtown Gym to be re-named honoring Peaches Squirrell
The Birdtown Gym has been re-named for a person synonymous with basketball in the Cherokee community. The building will now be known as the Peaches Squirrell Sports and Recreation Complex.
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Rolls
Hear Beloved Woman Myrtle Driver Johnson say “Merry Christmas” in Cherokee language
ᎤᎵᎮᎵᏍᏗ ᎤᎾᏕᏘᏱᏍᎬ ulihelisdi unadetiyisgv happiness at time of birth
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – Changes in Speech and Behaviors
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON Pastor, Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate Read 1 Peter 3:15 The Word says, “We’ve had a heart that was as black as coal.” This teaches me I was lost and had no hope. We should ask ourselves, “Was I lost and...
COMMENTARY: A note of encouragement on cannabis policy to the Cherokee people
One of the driving factors that appears to unite North Carolina’s leaders in Raleigh and the federal leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives is the constant desire to fight the same battles over and over again, no matter the destructive consequences.
LETTER: Chief Sneed weighs in on Rep. Edwards’ commentary on cannabis
Thank you for your words of support and understanding of the Tribe’s sovereignty and the Trust Responsibility of the United States government to Federally recognized Indian tribes.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Galaxy Cheer bringing the sport of cheerleading to the forefront
The Swain County Rec. Dept. was filled with the sounds of cheers and the sights of choreographed dances and stunts on the evening of Tuesday, March 10.
BASKETBALL: Braves, Lady Braves to play in all-star games
Several members of the Cherokee Lady Braves and Braves varsity basketball teams, as well as the coaches of both of those squads, have been invited to participate in post-season all-star games.
BASKETBALL: Teesateskie named to NCCAA Mideast All-Region team
Tori Teesateskie, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is making her mark at the collegiate level in her freshman year with the Johnson University (Tenn.) Lady Royals.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Carolyn Hughes Lossiah
Carolyn Hughes Lossiah, 76, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.
OBITUARY: James W. “Jim” Long
James W. “Jim” Long, 64 from the Big Witch Community, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
OBITUARY: Jerry Wayne Dugan
Jerry Wayne Dugan, 76, of Cherokee, passed away at his home on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 28-30
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 Aug. 21-23
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 Aug. 12-16
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
Chicago to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Originally formed in 1967, Chicago is one of those rare bands that has maintained its success, featured original talent, and garnered decades of top 40 hits in the process. The first band to chart 40 albums in 50 decades, they scored 21 top-ten hits including 11 #1...
Visiting artist Mark Hewitt to give ceramics demonstrations at WCU on Feb. 13
North Carolina potter Mark Hewitt will hold ceramics demonstrations and give an artist’s talk Thursday, Feb. 13, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
“The Inconvenient Indian” an insightful account into Indian policy
King’s chronicle of North American Indian history reads more like a story than a historical account you would find in a history book.
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