NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Government Explained: Cherokee Police Commission
The Cherokee Police Commission’s duties and responsibilities are outlined in Chapter 120 of the Cherokee Code. Sec. 120-1 states, “The Cherokee Police Commission is hereby established as a law enforcement oversight component of the Tribe appointed according to C.C. Section 120-4.”
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (June 18, 2025)
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.
Cherokee Police Commission holds May meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met in the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) training room on the afternoon of May 8. The meeting was called to order at noon by Chairperson Anita Lossiah.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
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.
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
WRESTLING: NCHSAA 1A State semifinal results
The NCHSAA held the championship second day of the 2020 Individual Wrestling Tournament on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Greensboro Colesium.
WRESTLING: Quarterfinal results from NCHSAA 1A State Tournament
The NCHSAA held the championship first round of the 2020 Individual Wrestling Tournament on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 21 at the Greensboro Colesium.
BASKETBALL: Feather named Midwest Conference Performer of the Week
Meona Feather, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians attending Lake Forest College, was named the Women’s Basketball Performer of the Week
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Fredrick Gerald Reed Sr.
Fredrick Gerald Reed Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Cherokee, N.C., with his wife, kids, and family by his side.
OBITUARY: Nathan Faymer West
Nathan Faymer West, age 70, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He is the son of the late Alfred West and Geneva Wolfe West.
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.
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
Cherokee book featured in NMAI magazine
An article on Nadia Dean's book A Demand of Blood: The Cherokee War of 1776 appears in the Winter 2013 issue of National Museum of the American Indian magazine. The article starts on page 38:...
WCU School of Music to present annual ‘Sounds of the Season’ concert Dec. 8
CULLOWHEE – The School of Music at Western Carolina University will present its annual “Sounds of the Season” holiday concert, a performance featuring faculty and students in small chamber groups and larger ensembles, on Sunday, Dec. 8. The concert will begin at 3...
REO Speedwagon to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon is a band where the main constant over the decades is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans, year in and year out. These days REO are still doing...
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