NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“Noble warriors”: Post 143 hosts National Vietnam War Veterans Day event
As the wind gently blew across the Cherokee Veterans Park, in Cherokee, N.C., on the overcast morning of Saturday, March 29, Warren Dupree’s voice rang out, “There are no noble wars. There are only noble warriors.”
Schatz, Curtis introduce Tribal Energy Fairness Act to lower costs, strengthen tribal energy sovereignty
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Tribal Energy Fairness Act on Thursday, March 27, bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding Tribal access to federal energy programs by removing unnecessary barriers and making technical fixes.
N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal updates statewide response to western N.C. wildfires
N.C. State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor and the N.C. Forestry Service briefed Governor Josh Stein on Friday, March 28 at the Tryon Equestrian Center in Polk County on ongoing fire activities and response efforts, including the three largest wildfires burning in the county.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee language is spoken again at Old Chattooga Town
The Cherokee Language Master’s Apprentice Program (CLMAP) students from Robbinsville visited Old Chattooga Town deep in Sumter National Forest in South Carolina on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
WCU graduate finds a career through Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort internship program
Hannah Broyer is a talent acquisition coordinator at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. She graduated from Western Carolina University in May of 2023 with a degree in communication and a minor in marketing.
CHS student chosen as HOSA State Officer
Paytyn Barker, a junior at Cherokee High School (CHS), has been selected as one of the state officers for North Carolina HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
FAITH COMMENTARY: A close call (Part 1 of 3)
Before and since I met my wife, I was a motorcycle enthusiast for fifty-some years. Back then, that is what you would have called me unless you saw me riding on the street with my colors, and then you would probably call me a biker.
COMMENTARY: Taking another swing at a Tribal Constitution
Newly selected, government-approved, delegates have been selected from various segments of the community, including the appointees from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Executive Office and elected officials from Tribal Council.
COMMENTARY – Rep. Edwards: We must investigate Indian boarding schools, promote healing
There is a black mark on our nation’s history that resulted in untold suffering and trauma that resonated across the decades in tribal communities throughout the nation: the Indian boarding schools that operated in this country during the 19th and 20th centuries.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Three EBCI tribal members win state wrestling titles
Three members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) took home 1A State wrestling titles at the NCHSAA State Wrestling Tournament held at the Greensboro Colliseum on Feb. 21-22.
WRESTLING: NCHSAA 1A State consolation semifinals
The NCHSAA held the second day of the 2020 Individual Wrestling Tournament this morning at the Greensboro Colesium.
WRESTLING: NCHSAA 1A State consolation first round results
The NCHSAA held the second day of the 2020 Individual Wrestling Tournament on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Greensboro Colesium.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Marjorie Yoder Arkansas
Marjorie Yoder Arkansas, “Nee” to her grandchildren, departed her loving family on April 5, 2024.
OBITUARY: Isaiah Jeremaine Hornbuckle
Isaiah Jeremaine Hornbuckle, 6 months, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
OBITUARY: Nicodemus Bushyhead
Nicodemus Bushyhead, age 28, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for April 24-26
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 April 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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for April 10-12
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
Journey to Forgiveness documentaries available
In May 2012, the Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition sponsored a Journey to Forgiveness and Healing where 16 Eastern Cherokees and six non-Cherokee friends met with members of the Cherokee Nation and United Keetoowah Band in Tahlequah, Okla. before retracing the...
Indian Arts and Crafts Board to host Juried Youth Art and Craft Exhibitions
The Indian Arts and Crafts Board will host a juried art and craft competitions will be “Where do we come from? Where are we going?” The competitions will be open to enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes between the ages of 13 and 18. Official written...
Gypsy Bells leaves listener expecting more
REVIEWED By KATHY S. DE CANO ONE FEATHER REVIEWER Canyon Records is well known for its cadre of Native American artists, having recorded the great Nammy® and Grammy® winner, R. Carlos Nakai, who recently received his tenth Grammy® award. Many other talented...
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