Event listings are FREE of charge. Send your flyers/info to Scott at scotmckie@ebci-nsn.gov or to Cherokeeonefeather1966@gmail.com
BENEFITS/FUNDRAISERS
Bingo fundraiser. Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Swain Co. High School gym in Bryson City, N.C. $20/pack. All monies raised will go to the Swain JV and varsity football team.
Turkey Shoots at the Jesse Welch Turkey Shoot Facility in Kolanvyi (Big Cove). Good food, good fun, great prizes, great benefits.
- 21 at 5 p.m. Fundraiser to offset medical travel expenses for Amanda Cagle.
- 12 at 5 p.m. Annual Jesse Welch Memorial Turkey Shoot. Delicious Indian Dinners will be available for sale.
EBCI COMMUNITY EVENTS
Confluence: An Indigenous Writers’ Workshop. Sept. 20-21 in the Museum of the Cherokee People Multipurpose Room. Created in partnership with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and author of the award-winning novel “Even As We Breathe”, this series of workshops offers EBCI tribal members and members of other federally recognized tribes access to high-quality writing instruction from the world’s top Indigenous writers at no cost. Workshops are open to the public is space is available. Visiting writers and registration opening date is to be announced. Info: Museum of the Cheroke People www.motcp.org
Dadiwonisi Second Cohort Graduation Ceremony. Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jacob Cornsilk Complex at 60 School Rd. in Robbinsville, N.C. Food provided after ceremony
Cherokee Indian Fair. Oct. 1-5 at 1441 Acquoni Road (old Cherokee High School site) in Cherokee, N.C. Info: (828) 788-1708
Cherokee Fall Rod Run. Oct. 11-12 at 1441 Acquoni Road (old Cherokee High School site) in Cherokee, N.C. Info: (828) 226-6853
Harvest of Souls: The Ultimate Halloween Experience production. Oct. 12 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and Oct 13 at 3 p.m. at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center at Cherokee Central Schools in Cherokee, N.C. This is a production of Lamp Light Theatre. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken. Info: Call or text (828) 736-6624 or trswim71@gmail.com
EBCI Junior NAIWA meeting. Oct. 13 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Qualla Java community room. (one hour before each meeting will be cultural craft/social time).
Scareokee. Oct. 31 at 181 Tsali Blvd. (old Cherokee Elementary School site) in Cherokee, N.C. Info: (828) 359-6490
Cherokee Christmas Parade. Dec. 14 in downtown Cherokee, N.C. Info: (828) 359-6490
EBCI COMMUNITY REGULAR MEETINGS
Cherokee Storytellers meet the fourth Tuesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ray Kinsland Leadership building in Cherokee, N.C. All ages are welcome. The group shares stories and resources.
Cherokee storytelling and Cherokee history in the Snowbird Community Library at 60 Snowbird School Rd. in Robbinsville, N.C., every fourth Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All ages are welcome.
TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
(All meetings are held in the Cherokee Tribal Council House in Cherokee, N.C. unless otherwise noted.)
Work Session on Property Purchases. Sept. 17 at 9 a.m.
Health Board. Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m.
Work Session on Autism Awareness. Sept. 18 at 1 p.m.
Qualla Housing Committee. Sept. 19 at 8:30 a.m.
Enrollment Committee. Sept. 23 at 9 a.m.
Lands Committee. Sept. 26 at 9 a.m.
HEALTH & SPORTS EVENTS
8th Annual Cherokee Skate Jam. Oct. 2 at the “Thunder Place” Cherokee Action Sports Park on Acquoni Road in Cherokee, N.C. This is being held in conjunction with the 112th Cherokee Indian Fair Children’s Day. Registration at 9 a.m., competition starts at 10 a.m: Beginners at 10 a.m., Intermediate at 11:30 a.m., Advanced/Open at 1 p.m., Best Trick at 2 p.m., Prizes at 3:30 p.m. Free entry. Info: (828) 736-2698 or 736-6170
North Carolina Basketball Blue – White Game. Oct. 13 at 12 p.m. at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C. Game tickets start at $20. Meet & Greet Dinner Event on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Convention Center ballroom. $125/seat or $750 for a table (seats 8). Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com. Presale code is EBCI24 and will apply to game and dinner event.
PTGCC Adult Basketball League 2024-25. Games on Sundays starting Oct. 13 for men and Oct. 27 for women. Entry fees: Men – $400, Women – $300. 12-person roster and 5v5 for both men’s and women’s divisions. The deadline to enter is Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. Info: PTGCC (828) 359-3345
POW WOW LISTINGS
Northwest Tennessee Native American Educational Pow Wow. Sept. 19-22 at Discovery Park of America at 830 Everett Blvd. in Union City, Tenn. Info: Clare Saum (731) 885-5455, csaum@discoveryparkofamerica.com
San Manuel Pow Wow. Sept. 20-22 at CSU San Bernardino at 5500 University Parkway in San Bernardino, Calif. Info: powwow@sanmanuel.com
Guilford Native American Association 47th Annual Pow Wow. Sept. 20-22 at Greensboro Country Park in Greensboro, N.C. MC: Keith Colston. Host Northern Drum: Hay Creek. Host Southern Drum: Southern Eagle. Info: Jennifer Revels-Baxter (336) 907-7952, GNAAPowWowCommittee@gmail.com
Mahkato 52nd Annual Traditional Pow Wow. Sept. 20-22 at Land of Memories Park at 100 Amos Owen Ln. in Mankato, Minn. Emcees: Jerry Dearly, Galen Drapeau Jr., Bill Taylor. Host Drum: Maza Kute. Info: MahkatoWacipi@danielzielske.net
Prescott Pow Wow. Sept. 20-22 at Watson Lake Park in Prescott, Ariz. MC: Gabriel Ayala. Host Northern Drum: New Boyz. Host Southern Drum: Strictly Southern. Info: Alberta Cook (623) 455-0485, albertajcook@yahoo.com
Nottoway Tribe of Virginia Pow Wow. Sept. 21-22 at Surry County Parks and Recreation Center at 205 Enos Farm Dr. in Surry, Va. MC: Rick Kelly. Host Drums: Yapatoko, Red Clay. Info: Angela Bennett (804) 504-1678, abnottowaytribeofva@gmail.com
Trade Mill 5th Annual Intertribal Pow Wow. Sept. 21-22 at Trade Community Center at 228 Modock Rd. in Trade, Tenn. MC: JD Moore. Host Drums: Smokey River, Tobacco Road. Info: Levi Rainwater (336) 301-7548, tradetnpowwow@gmail.com
48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Pow Wow. Sept. 21-22 at the Bishop Museum at 1525 Bernice St. in Honolulu, Hawaii. MC: Clifton Goodwill. Host Drum: Maswadae. Guest Drum: Red Earth. Invited Drums: 808NDNZ, All Nations, Heady Creek. Info: https://htchawaii.org
Comanche Nation Fair Pow Wow. Sept. 27-29 in Lawton, Okla. Emcees: Terry Fiddler, Edmond Nevaquaya, Anthony Monessey. Head Southern Singer: Alen Goodfox. Info: Edmond Nevaquaya (580) 699-4577
Last Chance Community Pow Wow. Sept. 27-29 at Lewis & Clark Co. Fairgrounds in Helena, Mont. MC: Vince Short. Host Drum: Cannon Hill. Info: (406) 439-5631, lccpw@hotmail.com
Morongo Thunder and Lightning Pow Wow. Sept. 27-29 in Cabazon, Calif. Emcees: Tom Phillips, Taite Honadick. Info: www.morongopowwow.com
19th Annual Totah Drums of Fall. Sept. 28 at McGee Park in Farmington, N.M. MC: Leonard Anthony. Host Northern Drum: Sacred Wheel. Host Southern Drum: Smoke Stack. Info: Kristine Werito (505) 564-4804
55th Annual AIS Homecoming Pow Wow. Sept. 28 at Camp Marshall Equestrian Center in Spencer, Mass. MC: Rich Williams. Host Drum: Walking Bear. Info: Reid Thetford (518) 222-6202, flatreid13@gmail.com
2nd Annual Native American Heritage Celebration. Sept. 28 at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium at 500 W. Sunshine St. in Springfield, Mo. MC: Shannon Leroy. Host Drum: Drowning Creek. Info: American Indian Center of Springfield (417) 880-1570, springfieldindiancenter1@gmail.com
South Sound Pow Wow. Sept. 28 at the Bethel High School Gym at 22215 38th Ave. E., Spanaway, Wash. MC: Arlie Neskahi. Host Drum: 206 Singers. Info: Rachael Barger (253) 800-2394, rbarger@bethelsd.org
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Analenisgi. Info: www.AAwnc80.com
Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Cherokee Baptist Church at 812 Tsalagi Road, in Cherokee, N.C. This is a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, hang-ups, and habits of any kind. All are welcome. Info: Chris McMillan (828) 788-5410
Cherokee Cancer Support Group, potluck dinner with a speaker the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Betty’s Place, 40 Goose Creek Rd, Cherokee, N.C. Anyone is welcome to attend the potluck. The group provides educational and emotional support to clients and families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians members with cancer. The group can provide financial assistance for fuel, lodging, and transportation and also can assist with mastectomy items, nutritional supplements, wigs, and related products. The group can volunteer to take a client to their appointment if it is requested in a timely manner. Betty’s Place is open Monday through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: (828) 497-0788
Life Recovery is a Bible-based 12-step small group meeting held Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. held in the Rivercane Conference Room at Analenisgi. All material is provided. This small group is for anyone struggling in life with addiction, food, depression, anxiety, relationships, or spiritual struggles. Info: Deb Conseen-Bradley at kellideb@gmail.com or Scott Hill (828) 508-7836
Life@WesternCarolina. each Wednesday morning during the academic school year the Life@ group meets on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. For those over the age of 50 and looking for ways to engage with the community. To learn more or register visit life.wcu.edu or contact Western Carolina University Educational Outreach (828) 227-7397.
MARA (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous) meets Thursdays at 5 p.m. in the Rivercane Room at Analenisgi. Info: Analenisgi (828) 497-9163 or visit: https://cherokeehospital.org/locations/analenisgi
WESTERN N.C. & BEYOND EVENTS
Paint & Chalk the Town Fall! Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Murphy Arts Center in Murphy, N.C. Prizes in each category for best artwork. Register in person at the MAC or by calling (828) 360-3038. Info: Valley River Arts Guild (828) 360-3038, vraginc@gmail.com
Green Energy Park Youth Arts Fest. Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Green Energy park, Sylva, N.C. This event is free and geared specifically towards kids with the intention of giving them a space to participate in a multitude of arts and crafts related activities. Artists as well as community members provide demonstrations and/or activities for attendees to either observe or participate in. Demonstrations in glassblowing, blacksmithing, raku, flameworking, etc. are generally available to watch. Activities range in a variety of media, anywhere from ceramics, face painting, sewing, and so much more. Food is available for purchase on site from local vendors. There will be no on-site parking available. There will be free satellite parking available as well as free shuttles running to and from all locations. Info: Green Energy Park (828) 631-0271.
Clay Wall Hanging Plaque Class. Sept. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Murphy Arts Center in Murphy, N.C. This is a MACkey Mouse Art Club Class suitable for kids. Using air dry clay and decorative stamps, participants will make a bird house. Class is for children ages 7-17. Register in person at the MAC or by calling (828) 360-3038. Info: Nancy Orndorff (772) 299-8845, orndorrnancyl@gmail.com
14th Annual Rooted in the Mountains Symposium. Sept. 26-27 at the Bardo Arts Center at 199 Centennial Dr. in Cullowhee, N.C. The event is open to the public, but registration is required. You can learn more about the schedule and speakers as well as register at learn.wcu.edu/rooted or contact Western Carolina University Educational Outreach (828) 227-7397
Mariner’s Compass Class. Sept. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Murphy Arts Center in Murphy, N.C. Make a 20-inch Mariner’s Compass board. This is a regular class, suitable for adults or other ages. Register in person at the MAC or by calling (828) 360-3038. Info: Barbara McMillan (828) 557-5881, bmcmillan0927@gmail.com
Decorative Terracotta Pot Class. Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Murphy Arts Center in Murphy, N.C. This is a MACkey Mouse Art Club Class suitable for kids. Using napkins and modge podge, students will make a decorative flower pot for growing of seeds included. Register in person at the MAC or by calling (828) 360-3038. Info: Nancy Orndorff (772) 299-8845, orndorrnancyl@gmail.com
50th Annual Mountain Heritage Day. Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ramsey Activity Center at 92 Catamount Rd. in Cullowhee, N.C. The 50th annual Mountain Heritage Day will be a combination old-fashioned mountain fair and showcase for Southern Appalachian music, arts, dance and song, with the atmosphere of a big family reunion. Visitors will find three stages of traditional old-time, gospel, and bluegrass music and dance, with plenty of fiddles, banjos, and clogging. Festival-goers are invited to join in workshops at the Circle Tent and participate in shape-note singing, one of the mountains’ sacred traditions. Admission and parking are free. Info: WCU – MHD (828) 227-2966
Forest Bathing Workshop. Sept. 30 and Oct. 25. at the Pinnacle Park trail in Sylva, N.C. Led by Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and Retired Professor of Parks and Recreation Management, Debby Singleton. To find specific workshop hours and register visit learn.wcu.edu and click on Workshops and Conferences or contact WCU Educational Outreach at 828-227-7397.
Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society meeting. Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Swain County Regional Business Education and Training Center at 45 East Ridge Dr. in Bryson City, N.C. Michael George will present “Copper Mining in Western North Carolina and Southeast Tennessee”. Conversation and refreshments will follow the presentation. This is free and open to the public.
Gatlinburg Farmers Market. Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. through Oct. 19 at 1222 E. Parkway next to City Hall in Gatlinburg, Tenn., across from Food City. Free parking. Still accepting new vendors. Info: Glo (865) 640-7190, glotreecastle@gmail.com, or www.TheGatlinburgFarmersMarket.com
77th Fall Edition Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands. Oct. 17-20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Harrah’s Cherokee Center at 87 Haywood St. in Asheville, N.C. Over one hundred artists, makers, and craftspeople will fill the two-level building to sell their works of pottery, sculpture, furniture, tapestry, apparel, mixed media, jewelry, and more. Over the weekend, regional musicians perform on the downstairs stage. Visitors to the fair will have the opportunity to win a piece of fine craft from one of the exhibitors by entering to win the raffle; all proceeds go towards the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s educational mission. Info: craftguild.org/craftfair, email: info@craftguild.org, or call (828) 298-7928
Jackson County Veterans Appreciation Dinner. Nov. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Department on Aging Dining Hall in Sylva, N.C. The theme for this event is “The Star Spangled Banner”. Prime Rib, music, raffle items, and more. Reservations will be taken starting Sept. 16. To make your reservation, call (828) 631-2231