LETTER: Don’t forget about Confederate Cherokees

  Hello, I will say right off that I am not a member of the Eastern Band, but I do know a little about local history.  Your Guest Commentary writer (commentary entitled “Observations and Random Thoughts” in the July 30 issue), William Ledford, is a member but...

GUEST COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts

  By WILLIAM LEDFORD   The big news lately is the removal of the Confederate Battle flag from state property in South Carolina. Blackskins are cheering the move as long overdue. Whiteskins are lamenting that the Rebel flag is a symbol of “southern heritage”...

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.   101st Annual Meskwaki Pow Wow.  Aug. 6-9 at...

Gary Allan to play Harrah’s Cherokee

  Gary Allan is scheduled to play the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Nov. 13 at 9pm. The Southern California-born Allan has been exploring the thorns since the beginning of his musical life, when he played the clubs during his high...

Fair Committee holds monthly meeting

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   The Cherokee Indian Fair committee meeting was held on Monday, July 20. Those in attendance were Chris Watty, Mariah Mahan, Frieda Huskey, Lisa Frady, Angela Hull, Angela Hernandez, Josie Long, Warren Dupree, Faye...