NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) passes cannabis home grow law
People with a Medical Cannabis Patient Card can now grow their own cannabis again on tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, under certain restrictions.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approves pediatric dialysis treatment feasibility examination
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is going to look at the feasibility of offering pediatric dialysis services on the Qualla Boundary. Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) passed Res. No. 461 (2025), which was introduced by EBCI Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks, during its regular session on Thursday, May 1.
Federal Legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens
Starting with this month, the One Feather will provide legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Cherokee Central Schools Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Thank you letter from Miss Cherokee Scarlett Guy
ᏏᏲ ᏂᎦᏓ ᎩᎦᎨ ᏓᏆᏙ ᏃᎴ ᏧᏂᎩᎶᏍᏗ ᏚᏂᏂᏗ ᏑᏓᎵᏁ ᏥᎨᏒ ᏔᎵ ᎢᏯᎦᏴᎵ ᏔᎵᏍᎪ Ꮶ ᎤᏕᏘᏴᏌᏗᏒ ᎠᎨᏯ ᎠᎾᎵᏙᎩᏯᏍᎬ ᎠᏆᏓᏔᎶᏒ.
The Kituwah Equestrian Program is revitalizing Kituwah horse culture
Natalie Smith is the founder and director of the Kituwah Equestrian Program (KEP), a nonprofit organization for equine education rooted in Kituwah cultural values.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A soldier’s perspective (Part 1 of 2)
There may be people I’m speaking with today who, at some point in their lives, joined the military and went through what most services call “Boot Camp.” I’m a veteran, and I went through boot camp. I can tell you it changed my life.
COMMENTARY: How do we learn?
We have seen many studies on how people learn. Some learn by listening. Others by seeing. Others by doing.
Faith Commentary: You get what you deserve
And what is that, exactly? What do we deserve? Does anyone owe us anything? This nation? This county? Does your mom or your dad owe you anything? Does your brother or your sister? How about your kids?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cheer Team continues wins virtually, announces try-outs
The Smoky Mountain Competition Cheer Club may not have been able to practice during the quarantine, but they have continued to compete virtually.
Cherokee Choices hosting virtual Mother’s Day 5K
Due to the current quarantine status surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Cherokee Choices program is hosting a virtual version of its annual Mother’s Day 5K.
National Lacrosse League cancels remainder of regular season
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced on Wednesday, April 8 that the League will cancel the remainder of the regular season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Rickie Allen “Bud” Armachain
Rickie Allen “Bud” Armachain, age 60, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He is the son of the late Nellie Screamer Armachain.
OBITUARY: Aaron D. Long
Aaron D. Long, of Cherokee, North Carolina, got his wings and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 41 years old.
OBITUARY: Mary Lou Gloyne Byler
Mary Lou Gloyne Byler, 95, died Saturday, May 11 in the Cherokee Indian Hospital after a brief illness of COVID-19 and pneumonia. Mary Lou was one of the four children of the late Lula Owl Gloyne and Jack Freize Gloyne.
HAPPENINGS
Wellbriety Summer Moon event to honor Cherokee youth
The Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition is sponsoring a Wellbriety Summer Moon celebration and covered dish lunch on Saturday, June 20 from 11am – 2pm at Pavilion #1 at the Oconaluftee Island Park.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 12-14
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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 5-7
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
Chicago to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Originally formed in 1967, Chicago is one of those rare bands that has maintained its success, featured original talent, and garnered decades of top 40 hits in the process. The first band to chart 40 albums in 50 decades, they scored 21 top-ten hits including 11 #1...
Visiting artist Mark Hewitt to give ceramics demonstrations at WCU on Feb. 13
North Carolina potter Mark Hewitt will hold ceramics demonstrations and give an artist’s talk Thursday, Feb. 13, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
“The Inconvenient Indian” an insightful account into Indian policy
King’s chronicle of North American Indian history reads more like a story than a historical account you would find in a history book.
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