River cane is used by traditional basket makers of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).  For years, it has been in short supply, but a new grant could help with that situation. 

The One Feather provides weekly legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bills are shown in the order in which they were introduced following the new bills for the week.

The One Feather sent a request for information from the North Carolina Department of Transportation regarding State Road (SR) 1355 Cooper’s Creek Road in Tsalsdoni (Bryson City).

The Timber Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Monday, July 20 and discussed various topics including environmental grants, water quality, and forestry updates. 

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Roads Commission monthly meeting was held on the morning of Monday, July 20 in the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) House. The meeting was called to order by Gahvsgi (Chairman) and Elawodi (Yellowhill) Rep. David Wolfe.

This Week in Native News

The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Planning Board met at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 20 in the Tribal Council House. 

The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, July 20 in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson at 5:05 p.m.