NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
President Biden speaks at White House Tribal Nations Summit
The following is a transcript of U.S. President Biden’s remarks at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit.
Constitution Committee hears from an Osage constitution architect.
Jean Dennison, a citizen of the Osage Nation and an associate professor of American Indian Studies spoke to the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Constitution Committee on Monday, Nov. 27.
Missing Cherokee teen found safe
On the afternoon of Nov. 30, Victoria Cabrera-Davis, 17, was located by the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) after she had been missing since Nov. 16.
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum executive director gives updates
Thank you to the One Feather and its readers for allowing me the space to write to you. I am the (relatively new) executive director of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, having started in May 2021.
Museum of the Cherokee Indian announces appointment of new directors
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (MCI) is expanding its leadership with the appointment of two new directors.
WNC Honors given to EBCI communities
The culmination of this year’s program occurred via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 2 with over 100 community leaders and volunteers from 13 western North Carolina Counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Eight EBCI community centers were honored with cash awards and recognition, and seven won Best in Class awards.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A message from the president of USET
By KIRK FRANCIS USET President Note: The following is a transcript of a video speech delivered by Kirk Francis, USET (United South and Eastern Tribes) president during the USET SPF Impact Meeting in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Feb. 6. On behalf...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal members should be equal on tax issue
Regarding the bill that says that the tribal members living in the five surrounding counties not paying North Carolina taxes.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God has the plan…
Every mountain has more than one side. God had sent instruction to the ram, as to when it should begin its three days’ journey and climb a particular mountain by a specific time. In the meantime,
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
SOCCER: Kiowa tribal member breaks MLS record
Chris Wondolowski, a striker for the San Jose Earthquakes and a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, became the most prolific scorer in MLS (Major League Soccer) history on Sunday, May 19 with a four-goal effort against the Chicago Fire.
ON THE SIDELINES: Let’s finally get rid of the ‘jocks are dumb’ trope
The movie trope of the dumb jock has been used over and over again, especially throughout the 1980s. I think it is time to put that trope to bed as many student-athletes are excelling at both these days, especially the first part.
TRACK & FIELD: Panther wins state title, two Braves place
Hallah Panther, Lady Braves junior, won the NCHSAA 1A State Championship in the Women’s Pole Vault at the state meet held at NC A&T Irwin Belk Track in Greensboro on Saturday, May 18.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kasia Jade Bird Ubvtsuhv
Kasia Jade Bird Ubvtsuhv, age 23, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away at Solace Care Partners Hospice in Asheville, N.C., on Friday, March 31, 2023 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Jessica Myraah McCoy
Jessica Myraah McCoy, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She is the daughter of Sam and Tonya Crowe.
OBITUARY: Lucille Walker Radford
Lucille Walker Radford, 101, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. She was born on Dec. 31, 1921 in Swain County to the late William McKinley Walker and Amanda Catt Walker. She attended Bryson City Church of God.
HAPPENINGS
“Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” exhibit to return to Cherokee
The “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” exhibit is returning to Cherokee from Nov. 15 – Dec. 17.
Turkey Shoot Fundraiser
A turkey shoot fundraiser will be held to benefit those families enrolled in the EBCI Nurse Family Partnership Program Christmas fund.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 21-23
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 carving book concludes Fariello’s trilogy on Cherokee arts and crafts
A new book by Anna Fariello of Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library examines carvers active among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the early to mid 20th century.
Art, quilting competitions to be held at Indian Unity Conference
The 38th Annual North Carolina Indian Unity Conference is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 2 at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons in Greensboro. Conference organizers are currently seeking entries for the Amateur Art Competition, the Quilting Competition as well as vendors for the event.
Ronald Cooper to discuss Trail of Tears book
Jan. 12 at 6pm at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. Cooper, a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, will discuss his book It’s My Trail Too. In January 2011, Cooper began walking the northern route of the Cherokee Trail of Tears for personal reflection and...
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