NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Bill introduced to restore Alaskan mountain name to Denali
President Donald Trump issued an executive order recently changing the name of the mountain known as Denali to Mount McKinley – a name it had from 1917 to 2015. Now, two Alaskan senators have introduced a bill to change it back.
Terri Henry appointed as Government Liaison for the Office of the Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief)
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks has appointed Terri Henry as the new Government Liaison for the Office of the Ugvwiyuhi, bringing her extensive experience in tribal governance, advocacy, and policy to this critical role. As the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) faces political challenges, including the Lumbee group’s push for federal recognition – Henry’s experience in sovereignty, legal reform, and government relations will help keep the EBCI’s interests front and center.
Bill to place Tennessee lands into trust for EBCI passes House
A bill (H.R. 226) that would place 76 acres of land, containing several Cherokee historic sites in eastern Tennessee, in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2022 Cherokee Indian Fair Schedule
Note: This is the finalized schedule of events, per the Cherokee Indian Fair Committee. The outdoor stage and exhibit hall locations referenced are at Harrah's Cherokee Casino. The outdoor stage will be located in the parking lot area, and the exhibit hall is in the...
One Feather wins 13 N.C. Press Awards
The Cherokee One Feather received a total of 13 awards from the N.C. Press Association at its 149th Annual Convention held in Raleigh on Thursday, Aug. 25. As a staff, the paper took second place in Division A for Community Coverage and third place for Use of Social Media.
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center to open ‘Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories’ exhibit Sept. 1
Beginning in the 1870s, the U.S. government attempted to educate and assimilate American Indians into “civilized” society by placing children — of all ages, from thousands of homes and hundreds of diverse tribes — in distant, residential boarding schools.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Sanctification – No one can lie to God, self, or others without regrets
They would also testify and go on to tell us what part God had been doing that week. They would tell us the most amazing things!
COMMENTARY: I got chills, they’re multiplying!
The month of October is bookended with two exceptionally fun and exciting events. The signature event for the tribe is the Cherokee Indian Fair which runs Oct. 3-7, although the initial information from the Fair committee is that there will be a “Fair Week Stick Off”, meaning as part of the start of the Fair, stickball games will be held at Unity Field on Monday, Oct. 2. So, bonus!
COMMENTARY: Hey Facebook, quit deleting photos of Natives
Last evening, I uploaded a photo I took of men of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) playing stickball during the Annual Kituwah Celebration in June. That photo was almost immediately deleted by Facebook stating it went against their community standards on “nudity or sexual activity”.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
RUNNING: Hundreds brave rain for Cherokee harvest race
Nearly 1,000 runners and walkers braved cold, driving rain to participate in the Cherokee Harvest 5K and Half Marathon on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 20.
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS boys, girls take second in Conference Championship
What started as a rainy, gloomy morning ended up as a sunny day full of wondrous clouds over the Cherokee Central Schools as they hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference cross country championship on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 17. Cherokee Middle School’s boys and girls teams both took second place in their respective team events.
BOXING: Bahe qualifies for shot to make USA Jr. Olympic team
Mariah Bahe, a member of the Navajo Nation with Eastern Band Cherokee heritage, has qualified for the USA Boxing Elite & Youth National Championships at Salt Lake City, Utah on Dec. 2-8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Michael James Hunter Reed Sr.
Michael James Hunter Reed Sr., age 47, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.
OBITUARY: Thomas Harold Smith
Thomas Harold Smith, age 82, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
OBITUARY: Dennis E. Kindrick
Dennis E. Kindrick, age 68, of Waynesville, N.C., passed away at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, after a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
SCC to offer poker dealer certification course in Cherokee
If you enjoy card games and are looking for a new career, Southwestern Community College has an option worth looking into. Starting next month at the Tribal Bingo building in Cherokee, SCC will offer a poker dealer certification course that prepares students for work...
Pro office management course starts Sept. 8 at SCC
SYLVA - Beginning on Monday, Sept. 8, Southwestern Community College (SCC) will offer a professional office management course designed to help participants find employment in an office environment. Class meets from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Dec....
Turkey Shoot to benefit Senior Games participants
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Pendergraft recognized for role of ‘Alice’
Neosha Pendergraft, an EBCI tribal member, received an annual Rubye Award from Encore! Theatre Production Company in Tulsa, Okla. on Sunday, Sept. 25.
OICA and SCC Heritage Arts offering fall evening classes
For more information or to register for any of these classes at the Oconaluftee Institute of Cultural Arts (OICA) or Southwestern Community College (SCC), contact Jeff Marley 497-3945 or j_marley@southwesterncc,edu. Intro to Printmaking: In this two and a half...
An interview with EBCI singer and NAMMY nominee Kyra Climbingbear
Kyra Climbingbear, an EBCI tribal member sharing time between New York City and Piscataway, NJ, has been nominated for three Native American Music Awards (NAMMYs).
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