NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Election Ordinance Work Session presents shortened election cycle
On the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 7, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session for Election Ord. No. 52, which was tabled. In the work session, the Election Board proposed several changes to the code, including shortening the overall election cycle.
Cannabis sales for all adults (21+up) to start on Qualla Boundary next month
All adults 21-years-old and up will soon be able to purchase cannabis products on the Qualla Boundary.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) holds Tsali Care Work Session
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) held a work session on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8 to discuss recent staffing issues and community concerns regarding Tsali Care Center senior living facility.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI announces Remember the Removal participants for 2023 Ride
Six members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have been selected to participate in the 2023 Remember the Removal (RTR) Ride which will retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears this June. The riders will join participants from the Cherokee Nation on the journey from New Echota, Ga. to Tahlequah, Okla.
Cherokee language translation of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN: ᎤᎾᏕᏘᏴᎯᏕᎾ ᎾᎥ ᎤᏒ ᎨᎲ Unadetiyvhidena na’v usv gehv Almost Christmas near night it was ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas By Clement C. Moore ᎤᏬᏪᎳᏅ ᎢᏃᎵ ᎤᏁᏍᏓᏅ Inoli uhnesdanv Translated by Inoli (Wiggins Blackfox) ᎤᎾᏕᏘᏴᎯᏕᎾ ᎾᎥ ᎤᏒ...
‘Creating Community’ – First BIPOC ride coming to Fire Mountain
Saturday, Dec. 3 will see the melding of growing groups in the mountain biking community.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY – Breaking their oath: The doctors who fuel the opioid crisis
Our community is plagued by the opioid crisis. This is not news. We all know.
COMMENTARY: Referendum law needs to be more community friendly
The 2023 Tribal election was an education in referendum politics. The reactions and decisions made provided a window into the collective mindset of the government and legal establishment that is serving our people.
EDITORIAL: Make it law that the tribal flag flies equally with the U.S. flag.
The tribal flag of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) flies outside of the Ginger Lynn Welch Complex – the building where the office of the Cherokee One Feather is located. But, that flag flies below the United States flag in a position of subservience.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BULL RIDING: Final riders announced for Team USA Eagles and Wolves ahead of 2020 PBR Global Cup USA
Ahead of the 2020 WinStar World Casino and Resort PBR Global Cup USA, presented by Monster Energy, the final riders set to defend home soil as members of Team USA Eagles and Wolves at the event akin to the “Olympics of bull riding” have been announced.
Cherokee Wrestling hosts 42nd Chief Osley B. Saunooke Invitational
On Saturday, Jan. 4, the Cherokee High School wrestling team hosted the 42nd Chief Osley B. Saunooke wrestling invitational.
FOOTBALL: Robbinsville nabs state title with 45-14 victory over Northampton
The Black Knights of Robbinsville ran off the first 31 points of the game on their way to a 45-14 victory over Northampton County in the 1A State Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Emily Shirley (Bellflower) Squirrell
Emily Shirley (Bellflower) Squirrell, 78, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully, following a period of declining health, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
OBITUARY: Hattie Pauline (Goodeagle) Gibson
Hattie Pauline (Goodeagle) Gibson also known as Judy, age 80, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Tsali Care Center.
OBITUARY: Carolyn Hughes Lossiah
Carolyn Hughes Lossiah, 76, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 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 Feb. 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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Jan. 30 – Feb. 1
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
New Qualla Arts & Crafts members chosen
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual, Inc. held its quarterly meeting and new member dinner at the Birdtown Community Building on Thursday, July 11.
WCU presents ‘An Evening with Mark Twain’ on July 28
ctor and historian Kurt Sutton will present “An Evening with Mark Twain” at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.
Lineup announced for WCU’s 2013-14 Galaxy of Stars Series
The Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University celebrates its ninth season with a lineup that will take audience members from the Beatles’ 1964 U.S. invasion to “Smokey Joe’s Café” and many points between.
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