What the Senior Class of 2013 needs to know about the Minors Fund
As you may know, your EBCI Minors Trust Fund is a substantial amount of money and your tribal leaders want to provide you with the skills, knowledge and tools so that you can make smart choices with...
View ArticleNew Kituwah celebrates nine years
By JEAN JONES ONE FEATHER EDITOR The New Kituwah Academy observed its ninth anniversary on Friday, April 19 with a program called “Celebrating 9 Years Speaking the Language” for students, faculty,...
View ArticleNew Kituwah parents hold raffle
The New Kituwah Parent Association (NKPA) recently held a raffle on two gift cards. One was a $250 Wal-Mart Card and the other was a $250 Gas Card. The drawing was held on Monday, April 22 and the...
View ArticleWCU round table panelists discuss role of education in WNC economic development
CULLOWHEE – The significant role that Western North Carolina’s institutions of higher education play in making the region an attractive place for business and industry was a common thread of...
View ArticleWCU sets spring commencement ceremonies for May 10-11
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will hold three commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 10-11 – to recognize the academic achievements of the university’s...
View ArticleAlicia Jacobs inducted into Sociology Honors Society
Alicia Jacobs has been inducted into the Western Carolina University (WCU) chapter of the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society. Alpha Kappa Delta is an organization founded in 1920...
View ArticleCMS Chorus members make All-State
Four students from Cherokee Middle School where chosen to represent their school in the North Carolina Middle School All-State Chorus that was held April 26-27 at the Greensboro War Memorial...
View ArticleWeek of the Young Child culminates with Children’s Fair
Rachel Maney, 8, makes a huge bubble during the annual Week of the Young Child Children’s Fair held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Thursday, May 2. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather) Week of the...
View ArticleCrowe named top cookie seller
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country and has taught Girl Scouts for decades the importance of goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and...
View ArticleJob Corps students earning record number of Industry Certifications
Students are earning certifications and increasing their employability like never before thanks to long-time Office Administration Instructor, Penny Cody. Cody has led her classes to a record number of...
View ArticleMacCourtney graduates from BYU
Chase MacCourtney (Photo contributed) Chase MacCourtney graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah during April commencement 2013. He was selected by his professors in the Marriott School...
View ArticleCherokee Indian Hospital donates to HOSA
Angel Saine (right) and Brianna Smith (left) joined their instructor, Frances Hess, at Cherokee Indian Hospital last week when she picked up a check from the Cherokee Indian Hospital employees. Saine...
View ArticleProm Promise at Cherokee High
Cherokee Indian Police Department Officer Justin Wade is shown with CHS student Levi Swearingen on the Driving with Drunken Goggles course. (Healthy Cherokee photos) Prom Promise is a national known...
View ArticleStudent work featured at CHS Art Show
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Cherokee High School hosted its annual student art show on the night of Thursday, May 9. The show, which featured a variety of art from paintings to beadwork,...
View ArticleCherokee Indian Hospital Authority scholarship
The Cherokee Indian Hospital is now taking applications for their CIHA Scholarship. This scholarship is available to EBCI tribal members in a postsecondary/college who plan to continue or further...
View ArticleTribal Council Student Awards Program winners
Following is the list of winners in the Tribal Council Student Awards Program that was held on Tuesday, May 7 in the Tribal Council Chambers: New Kituwah Academy Dewi Ismael Matamoros, Selu Marilyn...
View ArticleSeven tribal members to graduate from Smoky Mountain
Seniors from Smoky Mountain High School (SMHS) plan to walk the stage at the Ramsey Center in Cullowhee on Tuesday, May 28 at 7pm. Of the 151 graduates, seven are EBCI tribal members including:...
View ArticleOwl wins writing awards…and more
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Constance Owl is a busy, talented girl. The EBCI tribal member from Marble has won two high-profile writing contests recently. Last month, she was named a...
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