NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
“The honeymoon’s over:” Planning Board meeting held in April
The Planning Board of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on the afternoon of Monday, April 15 in the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) House to discuss upcoming projects, including the glider, open-air classroom, and restrooms at Kituwah.
Medina sentenced to federal prison for firearms offense and assault offenses
Martin Medina, 32, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for a firearms offense, assaulting federal officers, and assault with intent to commit murder, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina on Friday, April 12, 2024.
EBCI to host NCAI 2024 Mid-Year Convention in June
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to host the 2024 NCAI Mid-Year Convention & Marketplace from June 1-6 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
The Gourd Gathering holds 20th event in Cherokee
Gourds and gourd artists filled the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds as The Gourd Gathering held its 20th event on the Qualla Boundary. What started as a group on Yahoo years ago has blossomed into an event that draws hundreds of gourd artists and enthusiasts from around the southeast and beyond.
These walls can talk: Jared Wheatley provides a canvas
They stand amongst the tallest in western North Carolina and help form the many businesses of a seemingly ever-growing city. Asheville has also had quite a few social walls that have become more visible each year.
Commander Harding honored for 25 years of service
Lewis H. Harding, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has served his country, his Tribe, and his community with honor, dignity, and unwavering enthusiasm for decades.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The pecking order
Did you know that the Qualla Boundary is part of the North Carolina Birding Trail? Back in 2007, a North Carolina non-profit organization began an effort to help identify and publicize public viewing areas for birdwatching.
COMMENTARY: The significance of signs
The tribal government is juggling several balls, projects of both commerce and community service that keep staffing at the forefront of the Tribe’s critical need list. Signs of the need for additional focus are obvious.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Faith is what is always needed…
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Read Hebrews 5:12-14; 1 Corinthians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 14:33; Jonah 1. “Father, we thank you for this time together, today. We pray You’d allow the Word of God...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NAYO 2019 Softball and Baseball brackets
NAYO 2019 Tournament Brackets The 2019 NAYO Softball and Baseball tournaments will be hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on July 18-20 at the John A. Crowe Complex and at Cherokee High School. Following are the teams representing the...
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Barbara Sue Cline
Barbara Sue Cline, age 79, passed away peacefully at Cherokee Indian Hospital, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
OBITUARY: Michael Dean Lambert
Michael Dean Lambert, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
OBITUARY: Corrie Jean Andrews
Corrie Jean Andrews went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, the 20th of June at 10:30 a.m. She was 79-years-old. She was born in Marianna, Fla., to the late Charles Nichols and Grace Nichols Nata.
HAPPENINGS
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.
‘Exploring Southern Appalachian Forests’ authors to give presentation at WCU
The co-authors of a new book that examines the plant and animal life of the forests of the Southern Appalachian Mountains will visit Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center to give a presentation Thursday, Nov. 20.
Indian Taco fundraiser flyer
This is a flyer with information for an Indian Taco Sale benefit for Sydney Jackson’s funeral expenses.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Blake Shelton to play Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: ACM Awards Co-Host and CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year, Blake Shelton, is one of the "most versatile of contemporary country singers" (The New York Times). With 12 No. 1 smash hit singles which include, Austin, Ol' Red, God Gave Me You, Honey Bee, Hillbilly...
Darius Rucker to play Harrah’s Cherokee
WHO: Darius Rucker is gearing up for the summer release of his third solo country album, True Believers, the follow up to his chart-topping albums, Charleston, SC 1966 and Learn To Live - all releases on Capitol Records Nashville. True Believers features...
Tribal members learning art of river cane mats, pine needle baskets
Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual recently has hosted classes for EBCI tribal members to learn the art of making river cane mats and pine needle baskets. The classes were funded by a grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.
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