EBCI holds Inauguration

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF        “Join us today for a day of joy, thanksgiving and pride,” said Brandon Stephens as he opened the 2011 Inauguration of the leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.  The event, held in the Council Fire Ballroom...

Hyatt wins Miss Cherokee title

By  SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF                   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has a new ambassador.  Kristina Hyatt won the 2011 Miss Cherokee title at the annual pageant held at the Cherokee Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 1. ...

Tribal Council Results – Sept. 28

                Protest Hearing – Protest of Res. No. 743 (11) re: the assignment of a life estate to James Toineeta, surviving spouse of Ruby Lee Regan Toineeta (d) submitted by Samuel Walkingstick and Omer Buchanan, Jr. – Withdrawn                 Tabled Res. No. 39...

Pendergraft recognized for role of ‘Alice’

SUBMITTED By SHAN GOSHORN               TULSA, Okla. – Neosha Pendergraft, an EBCI tribal member, received an annual Rubye Award from Encore! Theatre Production Company in Tulsa, Okla. on Sunday, Sept. 25.  She won the prestigious award, voted on by patrons, in...