NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Government Explained: The Charter and Governing Document
The current governing document of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is known as the Charter and Governing Document. It was set in motion by the EBCI with Res. No. 132 (1986) on May 8, 1986.
Wadulisi Crew asks for community input
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Natural Resources Department (NRD) and the Junaluska Museum are collaborating to conduct interviews with EBCI members to aid co-stewardship between the EBCI and the United States Forest Service (USFS). They are asking for the community’s help in providing input.
Continuing to grow: Great Smoky Cannabis Co. expanding
On an overcast and chilly late winter morning, Simon Montelongo works in a room, clean as a laboratory, with fellow employees processing cannabis in various products. Montelongo, a lead processor at the Great Smoky Cannabis Co. farm, is one of over 225 employees with the company which continues to grow and expand.
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member named a Kentucky Colonel
Robert C. Parker, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been given the highest honor from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshears recently commissioned Parker as a Kentucky Colonel.
Learning lessons from the clay; Gadugi Pottery Exhibit opens at Museum
The artistry and beauty of Cherokee pottery was on display at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian as the Gadugi Pottery Exhibit opened on the evening of Friday, April 14. The exhibit featured the works of students from a Community Learning Workshop, hosted by the Museum, which was taught by Tara McCoy, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and noted potter.
2023 Community-Wide Reading Challenge winners
In recognition of National Reading Month (March), the Community Development Division of the EBCI Cooperative Extension Center hosted their Annual Community-Wide Reading Challenge March 1-31.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
Faith Commentary: Reader gives thoughts on personal trauma and spiritual healing
By TIFFANY FOSTER Murphy, N.C. Government agencies such as the Department of Social Services, police and the sheriff's office, are here to help us as civilians to have a better life. They are here to provide and help guide us with resources to make things...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Church, We Are To Be The Light
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Church, We Are To Be The Light
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Compelling Devotion
We are called to be courageous Christians. Yes, meek, and humble are traits we should aspire to, but forthright, righteous, and brave as soldiers for Christ are also what Christians should be in the face of evil.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams participate in Watermelon Run
The Cherokee High School (CHS) varsity cross country teams participated in the Watermelon Run, hosted by Smoky Mountain High School, at the Jackson County Recreation Park in Cullowhee on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 4.
High School athletics bring students from Cherokee and Lincoln Charter together
In the hustle and busyness of interscholastic athletics, often times it is easy to miss opportunities to connect people and provide important social and cultural learning opportunities.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee participates in WNC Cross Country Carnival
The Cherokee High School (CHS) varsity cross country teams participated in the WNC Cross Country Carnival in Hendersonville on Saturday, Aug. 24.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Sandra Marie Bradley (Maples)
Sandra Marie Bradley (Maples), 75, went to her eternal home on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at the Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITAURY: Wilburn James Wiggins
Wilburn James Wiggins, 67, of the Galbreath Creek Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, N.C. after a courageous battle with cancer.
OBITUARY: Kathy “Momma Hatt” West
Kathy “Momma Hatt” West, 66, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Sunday Dec. 31, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
Printing in the Cherokee Language class at SCC
SCC is hosting a Printing in the Cherokee Language class that will begin Thursday, Oct. 30 and runs for four Thursdays from 6-9pm.
Junaluska Wreath Laying event set for Nov. 7
Junaluska Memorial Site and Museum will host the annual Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. This year marks the 104th anniversary of the commemoration of the Junaluska gravesite monument.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
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
Billy Idol coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Rock stars come and go, but Idol is forever... Billy Idol remains crucial to rock 'n' roll. His style, charm, charisma and bravado transcend trends and time. Where would rock music be without him? Would it look the same? Would it sound the same? Who hasn't chanted...
Book reading and signing at Qualla Boundary Public Library
The 7th Annual Cherokee Children’s Book Project Elder Turtle will be highlighted on Thursday, March 28 at 10am at the Qualla Boundary Public Library. The first 50 people who come to the reading and book signing will receive a copy of Elder Turtle. Gilliam Jackson...
Shinedown to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Melodic hard rockers Shinedown hail from Jacksonville, Florida. Snapped up by Atlantic Records during the early 2000's flurry of post Creed and Nickleback signings, the group released its debut album, Leave a Whisper, in 2003. Whisper went platinum aided by its single...
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