Tribal members receive fellowships from South Arts
Mary Ann Thompson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was named one of 15 recipients of a South Arts Folk and Traditional Arts Master Artist Fellowship. She is shown with one of her Cherokee river cane baskets at the Kananesgi Basket & Carving Festival at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Nov. 9, 2019. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One More...
UNC Asheville series to feature EBCI author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle (Photo by Mallory Cash) UNC Asheville will host three virtual author lectures throughout the spring semester. The first two public lectures, both in March, will consider the recently More...
Cherokee artist staying busy during pandemic
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF For Cherokee artist Luzene Hill, the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, but it certainly hasn’t stopped her from sharing her work with the world. She More...
Late writer, Cherokee Studies leader at WCU, to be honored with marker
CULLOWHEE – The late Robert J. Conley, author and former Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University, will receive a historical marker in his hometown of Cushing, More...
BOOK REVIEW: “Mysterious Tales of Western North Carolina” is a fun read about supernatural
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR My friends on social media have been using the phrase consistently lately. We are in the “month of Halloween.” And I guess it is true for many folks. Decorating, More...
Season 6 of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” debuts Oct. 1
Cherokee history and culture come alive in groundbreaking docuseries TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The newest season of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” debuts this week, showcasing the rich tradition More...
Children’s book honoring EBCI Beloved People available for free download
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF A new children’s book will allow kids to learn about the Beloved Men and Women of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). “Atsilvgwodi”, written More...
EBCI artist’s work selected for “Bead Your State” project
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is represented in a beadwork project covering all states and provinces of the United States and Canada. The design More...
Tribal member’s work featured in “Powerful Women” exhibit at Eiteljorg
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF A new exhibit at the world-renowned Eiteljorg Museum will feature the work of a Cherokee artist. Luzene Hill, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians More...
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle discusses her debut novel
Interview By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle (Photo by Madison Hye Long) I sat down with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle a week before the official publication date of her new More...