NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (May 2025)
Each month, the One Feather will provide legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Chief Hicks Monthly Report for Ka-wo-ni – ᎧᏬᏂ (April)
April was a meaningful month filled with progress, strong partnerships, and time spent with our people. I’m proud to share a few highlights from the past several weeks.
EBCI Government Explained: The Cherokee Arts and Crafts Act
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has a community flush with artistic talent and history, and the Cherokee Arts and Crafts Act was passed to help with its sustainability.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
EBCI tribal members selected for Native American 40 Under 40
Sabrina Arch and Jeremy Wilson, both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), have been selected to the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) Native American 40 Under 40 Award.
New Cherokee Language Choir finding their tune
Many Monday afternoons are unremarkable, but on this particular Monday Seli and Geyadi were moving a mile a minute.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Under pressure
I, like many folks, came from a background of limited means – a family with a firm genealogy in Appalachia, genes from the Qualla Boundary through my father and genes from generations of Carolina mountain people from my mother.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Too bad
The motorcycle ministry is not for wimps or light Christians. Most of the best leaders I met came from backgrounds of ex-cons, enforcers, rapists, drug dealers, addicts, pimps, prostitutes, alcoholics, thieves, and murderers.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Let Go, Trust Him, Let God Have His Way
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON Pastor, Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate References: Hebrews 11:1-3, 12 Our sinning speaks loud enough for others to hear. That’s why one can tell someone hasn’t been praying for the last few weeks. I do...
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Four Cherokee seniors named to West vs Midwest All-Star games
Four Cherokee varsity basketball seniors, two Lady Braves and two Braves, have been named to play in the upcoming West vs Midwest 1A All-Star games.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves end season in third round of state playoffs
The Cherokee Lady Braves (23-6) finished their 2018-19 season with a barn burner in the third round of the 1A state playoffs against the top-seeded East Surry Lady Cardinals.
BASKETBALL: Big Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament schedule
BASKETBALL: Big Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament schedule
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Julia A. Biddix
Julia Ardell Biddix, 88, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITAURY: Helen Sue Wahnetta Bottchenbaugh
Helen Sue Wahnetta Bottchenbaugh passed on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Helen was a proud respected Cherokee woman, who took great pride in being called Mom, Grandma, Lala, and Grandma Helen.
OBITUARY: Rafael Cruz Ramirez
Rafael Cruz Ramirez, 37, of Cherokee, passed away at Duke University Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
6 Weeks To A Better Business
Oct. 6 – Nov. 10 on Monday nights at 6pm. This course, through the Sequoyah Fund, will cover all aspects of management for small businesses from finances and human resources to day-to-day operations. Info: https://sequoyahfundtraining.weebly.com or Hope Huskey...
Cherokee Runners to host Legends and Tales 5K Run/Walk
The Cherokee Runners are hosting the Legends and Tales 5K Run/Walk on the last day of this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair on Saturday, Oct 11. The race, which will start at 7:30am on a course through downtown Cherokee, will help raise funds for the Cherokee Cancer...
WCU physical therapy students sponsoring ‘Zombie Chase Race’ on Oct. 4
CULLOWHEE – Runners will have a chance to outrun zombies during a 5-kilometer race that is being sponsored Saturday, Oct. 4, by the Student Physical Therapy Association at Western Carolina University. The Zombie Run 5-K Chase Race will begin at 4 p.m. near the WCU...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
SCC/OICA offer Summer Art Program
This summer, the Fine Arts program at Southwestern Community College will offer high school students and recent graduates a chance to work in a studio environment in the Summer Art Program. The 3 week program is designed for students who are interested in pursing...
NACF Board Members to be honored
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) has announced that two of its current board members and one former board member are winners of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums’ (ATALM) 2012 Guardians of Culture and Lifeways International...
Winners announced for 2012 SCC Student Art Show
At the recent reception for the 2012 SCC Student Art Show held on Thursday, April 12, winners for the three Honorable Mention and one Best of Show were announced. Honorable mentions went to Robert Beck, Jr. for his letter press printed book "Robert's Fish Tales",...
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