NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
This Week in Native News
This Week in Native News
DOI directs Lumbee to go through Congress
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state-recognized group, was the subject of a Presidential Memorandum on Jan. 23, 2025 regarding its bid for federal acknowledgement. The memorandum directed the Department of Interior (DOI) to develop a plan, within 90 days, “to assist the Lumbee Tribe in obtaining full federal recognition through legislation or other available mechanisms”.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Aug. 19)
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Qualla Boundary Public Library and Snowbird Community Library launches Hinigoliya
Qualla Boundary Public Library and Snowbird Community Library launched a new reading program, Hinigoliya (you and I read), on Tuesday, March 5. Hinigoliya is a reading initiative to promote early literacy for children in kindergarten to third grade within the five-county service area (Graham, Cherokee, Swain, Jackson, Haywood).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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.
COMMENTARY: June signals the beginning of summer
School is out and it’s a time when parents wonder how to keep their kids’ active minds and hands busy with good, brain-stimulating activities, and their hands off those tech devices, especially since we now know that overuse impacts both their physical and mental health.
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: Georgenna Lee Arch
Georgenna Lee Arch, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.
OBITUARY: Mildred Alyne Walker Dixon
Mildred Alyne Walker Dixon, 87, of Whittier, N.C., went home to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late William McKinley Walker and Amanda Catt Walker.
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.
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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