NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi tables several ordinances during August session
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) tabled several ordinances during the Orders of the Day portion of its regular session on Thursday, Aug. 7. Several of these were tabled for more discussion before being brought to the floor for a vote.
Dinilawigi approves resolutions seeking land into trust
The Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) approved five resolutions during its regular session on Thursday, Aug. 7 that seek to take multiple tracts of property into trust for the Tribe.
This Week in Native News
This Week in Native News
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School Honor Rolls – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Rolls – 2nd Quarter
EBCI selects its 2024 Remember the Removal candidates
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has selected seven tribal members to join riders from the Cherokee Nation this June on the annual Remember the Removal Ride (RTR). The ride will retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tear.
Braves showcase Broadway in fifth annual show
Songs and dances from Broadway filled the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the evening of Friday, Dec. 8. Students in the Cherokee Central Schools Dance and Musical Theatre Program put on the 5th Annual Braves on Broadway show.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: “10 or 28” Resurrections are looked at
Christianity is never to be thought of as being “just a religion”.
COMMENTARY: EBCI shows the NCGA what compassion really means
On 4/20 I arrived at the dispensary at 9:15 a.m. after picking up my medical card from the EBCI CCB (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cannabis Control Board) office, barely able to contain my excitement.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Control yourself, Part 2 of 2
There you are alone in your head, and you’re thinking something sinful, like; you must do this, you hate that, somebody wronged you and you want revenge, she’s hot and needs me, I must have this or that, I’m addicted and need that.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINE: Santa Maria leads with a calm intensity
Sterling Santa Maria is one of those rare athletes that plays and leads with a calm intensity.
WRESTLING: Catolster, Pheasant win conference titles
Cherokee High School played host to the Smoky Mountain Conference High School and Middle School Wrestling Tournament, and two of its varsity wrestlers walked away with championship medals around their necks.
Wolfe named to Special Olympics North Carolina Board
One of the most active members of the Qualla Boundary Special Olympics program has been named to the state board.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mike Daniel Walkingstick
Mike Daniel Walkingstick, age 67, passed away on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 at Maggie Valley Nursing Home after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Dalilah Lynne Pheasant
Dalilah Lynne Pheasant, age 22, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. She is the daughter of Jeremiah and Brandy Pheasant, and Lori Ludwig (William Harris Jr.).
OBITUARY: Diane McElreath Brown
Diane McElreath Brown, 78, entered heaven under the noonday sun, covered by the prayer of her #5 son, Daniel “Nunu” Brown, and her #3 son, Buzzy Brown, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Tsisgwohi (Birdtown).
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Dec. 5-7
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.
Workshop in ‘iPhoneography Made Easy’ to be offered at WCU
A workshop titled “iPhoneography Made Easy” will be offered Saturday, Dec. 13, by Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education.
Free Legal Clinic from Legal Aid of North Carolina
Tribal members can receive free legal aid on non-criminal matters from UNC law students and attorneys from Legal Aid of North Carolina at the Yellowhill Activity Building on Dec. 16.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Folkmoot USA performance
July 23 at 7:30pm at Swain County High School. Dancing groups and musicians from Thailand, Poland, and Slovakia will perform. Admission is $16/adults and $8 (12 and under). Info: Swain County Chamber of Commerce 488-3681
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.
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