NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Government Explained: Lands Committee
The Lands Committee, originally known as the Land Committee, was established with the passage of Res. No. 520 on Oct. 12, 1962.
Cherokee Police Commission holds July meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met in the Ginger Lynn Welch large conference room on the afternoon of Thursday, July 17. The meeting was called to order at noon by Chairperson Anita Lossiah.
Voter participation around 32 percent for EBCI Primary
Around 32 percent of the registered voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians turned out to cast a ballot in the Primary Election on Thursday, July 17. According to information from the EBCI Board of Elections, 1,370 of the 4,285 registered voters cast a ballot for a voter participation of 31.97 percent.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
EBCI members will walk the runway for Native Fashion in the City
Representatives from Native Fashion in the City (NFITC) held a model workshop and audition at the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute in Cherokee, N.C. on Monday, March 4.
Museum of the Cherokee People announces hires for Finance & Development
The Museum of the Cherokee People (MotCP) and its board of directors have announced the creation of two crucial new roles within the organization.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Worship Giving (Part 1 of 2)
What are the things we consider Worship? What do we do to worship our Lord and Saviour? Let’s make a list. I don’t think there is much argument that we worship God by reading His Word.
COMMENTARY: Beef up their staff and equipment
At the risk of beating a dead horse, we have got to do something about our traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian. The way I see it, most of our worries come from a lack of both manpower and technology.
COMMENTARY: Pride for Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Community
During June, Pride Month celebrates the 2SLGBTQ+ community’s achievements and advocates for equal rights and community acceptance. It’s also a time to remember a people known as “Two-Spirits,” who were once revered before colonization and considered gifted by the Creator.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee travels as Swain hosts first meet of season
The Cherokee High School (CHS) and Middle School (CMS) cross country teams traveled to the Kituwah Mound area as Swain County High School hosted a multi-school meet on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 18.
NCHSAA sets mask mandate for volleyball players
With sports across the state of North Carolina starting back on Monday, Nov. 16 following months of shutdown due to COVID-19, volleyball players will have to add another piece of equipment to their uniform – masks.
WRESTLING: Braden Taylor signs with Belmont Abbey
Braden Taylor, a senior at Cherokee High School (CHS) and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has signed a letter of intent to wrestle next year at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Nancy Lois Lambert
Nancy Lois Lambert, better known as Lois, age 79, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: James David Pheasant Sr.
James David Pheasant Sr., 72, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024.
OBITUARY: Julia Inez Welch
Julia Inez Welch, age 85, passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving Family after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for July 17-19
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.
Park to host Birds of Prey Program
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is teaming up with the Balsam Mountain Trust for a third year to present a special program, Birds of Prey, at the Oconaluftee Multipurpose Room on Friday, July 10.
Upcoming Pow Wows for July 9-12
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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WCU School of Music to hold saxophone concert April 22
Saxophonist Ian Jeffress, accompanied by pianist Lillian Pearson, will present a recital as part of Western Carolina University’s Catamount Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.
Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms to play Harrah’s Cherokee
In 1991, the Spin Doctors released their full-length debut album Pocket Full Of Kryptonite, co-produced by Peter Denenberg and Frankie LaRocka. Relentless touring and a wave of positive press kept the album alive into the next year, when sales began to increase...
Tim McGraw to play Harrah’s Cherokee
McGraw's latest album, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM, debuted at No. one on the Billboard Country Albums chart marking his 14th career No. one debut. Since the release of his first album in 1993, McGraw has sold over 40 million albums, dominated the charts with 33 No. one...
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