NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Planning Board holds July meeting
The Planning Board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met Tuesday, July 30 to hear monthly updates from Becky Bowe, the manager of EBCI Project Management Office.
Cherokee Police Commission holds July meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met at the Health and Human Services building July 26. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gene Tunney Crowe (Tsisqwohi, Birdtown).
Stop stacking: When a rock is more than a rock
In the heart of downtown Cherokee lies the Oconaluftee Island Park. Along the riverbanks, park visitors frequently build wading pools and stack rocks out of the water. These rock structures may seem harmless, but their environmental impact can’t be ignored.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
New Kituwah Academy STEM-E Club building knowledge and teamwork
The activity room of the New Kituwah Academy was abuzz with excitement, energy, and laughter on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 15. The after-school STEM-E Club, consisting of seven fifth- and sixth-grade students, was busy designing and building their latest challenge.
Cherokee Youth Council attends UNITY Mid-Year Conference
Five members of the Cherokee Youth Council (CYC) traveled to Tempe, Ariz. recently to join 500 other indigenous youth at the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Mid-Year Conference-Lighting the Fire: Bringing Light to Your Community Through Advocacy.
Friends leading Cherokee copper work revitalization
Up a winding mountain road by a beautiful stream, just past the campus of Western Carolina University, is a metalworking shop where three men are practicing an art that has been done by Cherokee people in these mountains for thousands of years.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Referendum law needs to be more community friendly
The 2023 Tribal election was an education in referendum politics. The reactions and decisions made provided a window into the collective mindset of the government and legal establishment that is serving our people.
EDITORIAL: Make it law that the tribal flag flies equally with the U.S. flag.
The tribal flag of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) flies outside of the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex – the building where the office of the Cherokee One Feather is located. But, that flag flies below the United States flag in a position of subservience.
LETTER: The NCGA’s loss is the EBCI’s gain
With Governor Roy Cooper agreeing to, but not signing the State Budget, the NCGA (North Carolina General Assembly) can now begin to close shop for the 2023 legislative session.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Special Olympics events, practices cancelled
As organizations nationwide take precautions to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) has cancelled all events and practices through May 15.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Richard William Plummer
Richard William Plummer, better known as “Willy Bob”, age 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.
OBITUARY: Emily Shirley (Bellflower) Squirrell
Emily Shirley (Bellflower) Squirrell, 78, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
OBITUARY: Hattie Pauline (Goodeagle) Gibson
Hattie Pauline (Goodeagle) Gibson also known as Judy, age 80, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Tsali Care Center.
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
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.
Alice in Chains to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Seattle Grunge scene returns to Cherokee on May 2, as Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort welcomes Alice in Chains. Alice In Chains, was one of the pre-eminent rock bands that emerged from Seattle in the late 80's that included bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Sound...
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