NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Government Explained: Land surveys
Land surveying is covered in the law of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in Cherokee Code Chapter 102. Sec. 102-1(a) states the intent, “To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the members of the Tribe, this chapter is written with the intent of improving the accuracy and consistency of land surveying and mapping activities, and land records, addressing the territory of the Tribe.”
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Aug. 26)
The One Feather will now provide 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.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) candidate questionnaire (Question #3)
Question #3: Do you see the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians having a constitution in the next five years? If so, how do we get there – and if not, why?
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum and Qualla Boundary MMIW partner for Archiving Event
Qualla Boundary MMIW, in partnership with Museum of the Cherokee People, announces a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Archiving Event taking place May 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 .p.m in the Multipurpose Room of the Museum.
EBCI models walk in Native Fashion in the City Fashion Show
Eight Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) models walked in the 10-year anniversary fashion show of Native Fashion in the City (NFITC) in Denver, Colo. on March 14 and 15. NFITC a modeling and fashion organization for Native American First Nations designers and models.
Cherokee Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A lick and a promise
You and I, as tribal members, have given lip service to the development of a constitution for decades. The most recent effort was six years in the making. Outreach programs, advertising, community club learning sessions, websites, social media pages, and more were provided to the community over those six years.
COMMENTARY – Tidy Towns competition could work in Cherokee
Last summer, my wife visited Ireland and one of the main things that stuck out with me from her trip was the idea of “Tidy Towns”; an idea I feel would work great here in Cherokee.
COMMENTARY: The Kowtow
Every member of our tribe deserves respect, not worship, standing among brothers and sisters, not kneeling before a system. And that applies even if you are not considered a good old boy or girl.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Taylor wins NCHSAA’s 2020 Pat Gainey Student Award
Colby Taylor, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a student at Swain County High School, has been selected as the recipient of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s (NCHSAA) 2020 Pat Gainey Student Award.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: James McKinnley Welch
James McKinnley Welch, 81, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Tsali Care Center.
OBITUARY: Justin Moses Ammons
Justin Moses Ammons, age 39, a lifelong resident of the Wolftown Community, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Clyde “Bobby” Mathis
Clyde “Bobby” Mathis, 79, of the Towstring Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Charlie H. and Nora Lee Henry Mathis and husband of the late Rachel Mathews Mathis.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 20-22
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 March 13-15
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 March 6-8
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
Beatles tribute band comes to WCU on Feb. 9
“1964: The Tribute,” a band that re-creates the early music of the Beatles, will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
REO Speedwagon rescheduled
Due to a personal scheduling conflict, REO Speedwagon will no longer be performing at Harrah's Cherokee on Feb. 14. They are now scheduled to perform on Friday, May 9. All tickets purchased for the concert will be honored for the rescheduled date and full refunds are...
The Band Perry to play Harrah’s Cherokee
"Daddy rocked us to sleep with the Rolling Stones; Mama woke us up with Loretta Lynn. So we get it honest." Kimberly Perry Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2010, The Band Perry have ascended to dizzying heights. Fronted by Kimberly Perry and rounded...
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