NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
2024-25 EBCI Royalty crowned at 112th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair
During the 112th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair, the Little Miss Cherokee and Junior Miss Cherokee pageants were held on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Teen Miss Cherokee and Miss Cherokee pageants were held on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 3, and for the first time in 20 years, the Senior Miss Cherokee pageant was held on the afternoon of Oct. 3.
U.S. Attorney’s Office observes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina joins the Justice Department and the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), as well as law enforcement agencies, community organizations, victim service providers, advocates, victims, and survivors in observing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
Tropical Storm Helene hits Qualla Boundary
Tropical Storm Helene hit western North Carolina hard bringing large amounts of rain which caused flooding throughout the region on Friday, Sept. 27. The Qualla Boundary (Cherokee, N.C.) was among the areas affected and saw flooding in various places including the Oconaluftee Island Park in downtown Cherokee which was completely underwater by mid-morning on Friday.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Indigenous Boutique & Spa owners honored as Native Woman Business Owners of the Year
For over 50 years, NCAIED has been helping Indian Tribes and businesses gain access to economic opportunity and growth. The organization also recognizes outstanding American Indian enterprises at this annual conference. Indigenous Boutique & Spa owners were honored as Native Woman Business Owners of the Year.
Cherokee Senior Citizens Center named in honor of Deb West
A long-time employee of the Cherokee Senior Citizens Program has been honored by having a building named after her.
EBCI students receive Tribal Council Awards
The following students, all members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, received a Tribal Council Award for academic excellence during a ceremony at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Convention Center on the morning of Monday, May 1.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Honesty is the best media policy.
I recently read a headline that reminded me of how incredibly corrupt some “news” organizations are. Yes. News companies. Corruption.
COMMENTARY: Child grooming through entertainment
I wrote a commentary opposing an adult event at the Cherokee Fair. The actual message of this commentary was lost or misunderstood by some people on Facebook, so I intend to clarify it.
COMMENTARY: Count your blessings
I resisted writing this for as long as I could. I argued with myself that is would be too sappy and that not everyone shares my belief system. Then I thought, some things are universal like love and peace, and the gratefulness that comes with it.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
VOLLEYBALL: Cherokee hires new head volleyball coach
Cherokee High School has hired a new head volleyball coach for the upcoming season, and she has quite a resume.
ROWING: Tribal member named All-Academic by ACRA
Seth Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been named to the All-Academic second team in the American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA). A student at UC - Santa Barbara, he met the requirements by maintaining a GPA between 3.5 -...
BOWLING: Wolfe signs letter of intent with Tusculum University
Brandon Wolfe signed a letter of intent recently to join the bowling team at Tusculum University in Greenville, Tenn.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kathy “Momma Hatt” West
Kathy “Momma Hatt” West, 66, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday Dec. 31, 2023.
OBITUARY: Louise Ann Reed
Louise Ann Reed, 65 of the Snowbird Community, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
OBITUARY: Julia A. Biddix
Julia Ardell Biddix, 88, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 6-9
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 July 30 – Aug. 2
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 July 23-26
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
BOOK REVIEW: Cherokee Wampum weaves history and beads
Karen Coody Cooper’s short book of 72 pages entitled Cherokee Wampum: War and Peace Belts: 1730 to Present, including references and a description of the author, is not for the reader looking to be entertained. Purely informational, it describes in detailed but very readable text the origins of wampum, its various uses over time, and most particularly, its relationship to the Cherokee people.
Exhibit of pottery collected by Joan Byrd and George Rector opens Feb. 17 at WCU
Pottery from the private collection of Joan Byrd and George Rector will be on display from Monday, Feb. 17, through Friday, May 9, at the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University. An artist’s talk and reception is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, March 20.
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...
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