Hill to receive Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF The fall 2019 recipient of the Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Noted EBCI multi-media artist Luzene Hill received notice recently that she received the Fellowship which will include a one-month residency at Ucross, a More...
Cherokee Friends expanding program, enhancing cultural sharing
Richard Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a Cherokee Friend, is shown making Cherokee pucker-toe moccasins at the 22nd Annual Cherokee Voices Festival at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian More...
Tribal member graduates from Homegrown Leaders program
Doris Johnson, second row center, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Cherokee, graduated from the Homegrown Leaders program recently. (Photo by N.C. Rural Center) Doris Johnson, a member More...
Fariello receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Author and curator Anna Fariello was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Folk Art Center during the annual meeting of the Southern Highland Craft Guild recently. (Photo contributed) Author and curator More...
EBCI member is a lead designer at Tesla
Jacob Saunooke, an EBCI tribal member, was instrumental in the design of the Tesla Model Y. (Photo courtesy of Tesla) By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF Jacob Saunooke, a member of the Eastern Band More...
“Our memories will remain”: Cherokee High School graduates 73
Jacee Smith, left, receives her Cherokee High School diploma from Dr. Debora Foerst, CHS principal, during the annual commencement ceremony held at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the evening of Thursday, May 23. (SCOTT More...
EBCI students honored at Principal Chief’s Awards
Olivia Me-Li Jackson, left, receives a Principal Chief’s Award from Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed during the annual awards ceremony in the Cherokee Tribal Council Chambers on the morning of Wednesday, May 22. More...
Kentucky couple stays in Pink Motel again – 50 years to the day of their wedding
William and Betty Sue Feese, from Columbia, Ky., were married in 1969 and honeymooned in the Smoky Mountains. They stayed at the Pink Motel during that stay and returned for their 50th Anniversary in 2019. More...
Cherokee High School academic awards
The following students received CHS academic achievement awards for the 2018-19 school year: OCS: Richard Mata (Best All-Around) Life Skills: Andy Watty (Best All-Around) Film Production I: David Bushyhead Project More...
Cherokee Elementary School Awards recipients
Academic Improvement PreK: Jaden Shelton, Beau Edwards, Keylan Taylor, Nevaeh Rhinehart, Leah Toineeta, Leah Walkingstick KG: Levi Winstead, Marley Murphy, Marlie Price, Kinley Crowe, Keniethea Wildcat, Leiland More...