The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held a Veteran's Day Ceremony at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Friday, Nov. 11. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
The EBCI Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault program held a Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, Oct. 13 to honor all victims of domestic violence. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 honored women veterans at a ceremony held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 7. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians held an Inauguration for tribal leaders in the Council Fire Ballroom at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel on Monday, Oct. 3. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P.)
Kristina Hyatt was named Miss Cherokee 2011 at the annual pageant held Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Cherokee Cultural Arts Center. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
An exhibition game of Cherokee Indian Ball (aka stickball) was played during the WCU Mountain Heritage Festival in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 24. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Choctaw Central Warriors 26-20 to win the "Battle of the Nations" on Friday, Sept. 9. (DENISE WALKINGSTICK/One Feather contributor)
The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum hosted the 20th Annual Great Island Festival near Vonore, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11. (DAWN ARNEACH/One Feather contributor)
This is a first glance at the 2011 contestants for the Teen Miss Cherokee title. These photos will be used for the Most Photogenic contest. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
This is a first glance at the 2011 contestants for the Junior Miss Cherokee title. These photos will be used for the Most Photogenic contest. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
This is a first glance at the 2011 contestants for the Little Miss Cherokee title. These photos will be used for the Most Photogenic contest. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
Held in conjunction with open house day, the 1st Annual Cherokee Central Schools Wellness Kickoff was held on Friday, Aug. 5. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
The Cherokee Gourd Artists Gathering was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds from June 3-5. These photos were taken the first day of the Gathering on Friday, June 3. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Yellowhill Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, May 30. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
Harrah's and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians signed an agreement to extend their relationship for seven more years during a ceremony on May 20. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
Two $5,000 donations for a new vocational facility at Cherokee Central Schools was announced during a Ray Kinsland Retirement Luncheon on Wednesday, April 20. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
The new Oconaluftee Visitors Center for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to officially open on Friday, April 15. Here is a glimpse of the new facility. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)
The Big Cove Youth Group or Ko-la-nv-yi Kids had a benefit on Saturday, March 12 to raise money for their youth activities. The event included a Ramp Dinner with all the fixings and a Community Bingo Night. (Photos by Bo Taylor)
The Qualla Boundary Special Olympics program honored its athletes with a banquet at Harrah's Cherokee Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 2. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
A Cherokee Warrior Aerobics Class, combining traditional Cherokee Dance with aerobics, was held at the Cherokee Life Center on Thursday, Nov. 18. (Photos by Vita Nations/One Feather Contributor)
The Cherokee Diabetes Program hosted a walk in Cherokee on Friday, Nov. 12 in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month. (Photos by Lynne Harlan/EBCI public relations)
A ceremony was held at the gravesite of Junaluska on Friday, Nov. 12 honoring the 100th Anniversary of the monument being place on site. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 hosted a Veteran's Day Celebration at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Nov. 11. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The Cherokee Rodders hosted the 2010 Cruisin' the Smokies Cherokee Rod Run at the Acquoni Events Center on Nov. 5-7. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The 10th Annual Safe Trick or Treat Night was held at the Acquoni Event Center (aka the old Cherokee High School) on Saturday, Oct. 30. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The Cherokee Mites defeated Jackson Co. 12-0 in a playoff game on Saturday, Oct. 23 to advance to the Cracker Bowl championship game. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
Stoney played Big Cove in another stickball game at the Unity Field in Cherokee on Friday, Oct. 8. (Photos by Dawn Arneach and Scott McKie B.P./One Feather staff)
As part of the 98th Cherokee Indian Fair, a little boys stickball match was held at the Unity Field in Cherokee on Wednesday, Oct. 6. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
Tonya Carroll was crowned Miss Cherokee on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Cultural Arts Center in the Cherokee Central Schools. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
Tommy Lambert was installed as the new general manager of the Cherokee Boys Club on Friday, Oct. 1 replacing 52-year veteran Ray Kinsland who officially retired the same day. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
Several EBCI tribal members performed at the halftime of the University of Tennessee football game at Newland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 25. (Photos courtesy of Kimberly Smith)
Cherokee Fish Game was played in the afternoon at the WCU Mountain Heritage Day in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 25. (Photos by Todd Kent/One Feather contributor)
A Cherokee Stickball exhibition was held at the WCU Mountain Heritage Day in Cullowhee on Saturday, Sept. 25. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P. and Dawn Arneach - One Feather staff)
The Choctaw Central Warriors defeated the Cherokee Braves 33-28 in the "Battle of the Nations" at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 10. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P. and Dawn Arneach - One Feather staff)
The 19th Annual Great Island Festival was held at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum near Vonore, Tenn. on Sept. 11-12. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
The annual Talking Trees Children's Trout Derby was held at the Oconaluftee River in Cherokee on Saturday, Aug. 7. (Photos courtesy of Lynne Harlan/EBCI public relations)
MMA Star and EBCI Tribal Member Dan Hornbuckle trained with local fighters at the Birdtown Recreation Center on Monday, July 26. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The annual Festival of Native Peoples was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on July 16-17. (Photos courtesy of Robert Jumper/EBCI Travel & Tourism)
A Tribal Consultation Meeting was held in Cherokee between EBCI tribal members and officials and National Park Service officials on Friday, July 16. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The annual Trail of Tears Walk was held on Saturday, June 19 in the Snowbird Community. The walkers and runners met at the Junaluska Museum in Robbinsville, rode up to Tatum's gap, and made their way back to the Museum. (Photos by Dawn Arneach/One Feather)
The Guardian Riders, based in Michigan City, IN, visited Cherokee and layed a wreath at the Cherokee Veteran's Memorial on Friday, June 18. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P.)
The Cherokee Voices Festival was held at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday, June 12. (Photos courtesy of Robert Jumper/One Feather contributing photographer)
The "Unto These Hills" outdoor drama hosted Local's Night on Thursday, June 3 as their first performance of the 2010 season. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P. and Dawn Arneach/One Feather staff)
A graduation ceremony was held for Pre-K students from Atse Kituwah (Cherokee Language Immersion Program) on Friday, May 28. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
Cherokee Passports were issued to visitors to the Qualla Boundary during a tourism event held on Thursday, May 27. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P. and Dawn Arneach, One Feather staff)
Shannon Swimmer, an EBCI tribal member, donated 14 1/2" of her hair to Locks of Love on Monday, May 24. She got her hair cut at Salon 360 in Dillsboro. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)
The Indians in Sobriety Walk was held Friday, May 14 in conjunction with the Indians in Sobriety Campout weekend. (Photos by Scott McKie B.P./One Feather)