NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation announces Fall Grants for 2024 totaling more than $2.1 million
In fall 2024, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation awarded 10 grants to partners within Western North Carolina. Grants totaled more than $2.1 million and were awarded to projects advancing the Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and neighboring communities.
MMIW: IWMF One-Year Grant in Review
From January 2024 to January 2025, with help from a year-long grant awarded by the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Fund for Indigenous Journalists: Reporting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Transgender People (MMIWG2T), the Cherokee One Feather has worked to cover as many of the 35+ documented Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) cases as possible with articles and graphics. With the grant year complete, we have compiled an overview of the coverage and developments.
Cherokee Nation withdraws from Tri-Council
One of the three legs of the tripod that is Tri-Council has decided to withdraw from participation. The Legislative Branch of the Cherokee Nation (Okla.) passed Res. No. 24-114 on Monday, Dec. 16 withdrawing their tribe from the Tri-Council which is an annual meeting of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (N.C.), the Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (Okla.).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Fishing fun: 22nd Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby hosted by Tribe
With the early morning sun sparkling off of the Oconaluftee River like a million diamonds, over 2,000 people gathered to share in family fun, create memories, and fish. The 22nd Annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby was hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on Saturday, Aug. 5 on the Oconaluftee River.
Cherokee Middle School will be cell phone-free
Cherokee Middle School is writing to share the exciting news that we are partnering with Yondr to make our school a cell phone-free space beginning on the first day of school Aug. 7, 2023.
Cooper named to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
The chief executive officer of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has received the highest honor from the State of North Carolina. Casey Cooper, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award during a ceremony on Saturday, July 15 during the annual Hospital Gala at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
FAITH COMMENTARY: A close call (Part 1 of 3)
Before and since I met my wife, I was a motorcycle enthusiast for fifty-some years. Back then, that is what you would have called me unless you saw me riding on the street with my colors, and then you would probably call me a biker.
COMMENTARY: Taking another swing at a Tribal Constitution
Newly selected, government-approved, delegates have been selected from various segments of the community, including the appointees from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Executive Office and elected officials from Tribal Council.
COMMENTARY – Rep. Edwards: We must investigate Indian boarding schools, promote healing
There is a black mark on our nation’s history that resulted in untold suffering and trauma that resonated across the decades in tribal communities throughout the nation: the Indian boarding schools that operated in this country during the 19th and 20th centuries.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Sequoyah National Golf Club bunker and re-grassing project completed
The bunker renovation and re-grassing project that began in March at the Sequoyah National Golf Club are now completed.
NCHSAA: There will be sports, just an amended schedule
Despite COVID-19, high school student-athletes will be able to participate in sports this year, but it will be under a much different schedule than usual.
NCHSAA moving to phase two
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced on Tuesday morning that they will shifting to ‘phase two’ guidelines starting Aug. 3.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Doris Wilkerson
Doris “Mom, Mutti, Oma, Pug” Wilkerson, age 90, departed this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024 after a sudden illness.
OBITUARY: Donna Lee Jackson
Donna Lee Jackson, 55, of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C.
OBITUARY: Angel Gabrielle Jumper
Angel Gabrielle Jumper, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She is the daughter of Glenn Jumper (Karen) and Gussyrobin Zepeda.
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
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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