NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI leaders to D.C. officials: The Lumbee should go through the OFA process
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state recognized group, has been seeking federal acknowledgement as an Indian tribe for decades, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has opposed this since day one.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park completes three-year restoration of Ramsey Cascades Trail
GATLINBURG, Tenn. - In collaboration with Friends of the Smokies, the National Park Service (NPS) has a completed a three-year restoration of the Ramsey Cascades Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the Greenbrier area, this popular trail...
Kituwah, LLC hosts ribbon cutting at Exit 407 Mariott
In the spring of 2023, Kituwah, LLC hosted a ground-breaking event and less than 18 months later, has a completed product open to the public. Opened on Oct. 3, the Mariott is outpacing expectations in both occupancy and revenue. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the property on Thursday, Nov. 14.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kansas returns to Cherokee
After 10 years, prolific rock band Kansas is coming back to the mountains of North Carolina and will play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort this Saturday, June 25.
Beautiful statements: EBCI tribal member participates in Atlanta art show
Three Cherokee citizens are featured in a new art show at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. Luzene Hill, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, joins Cherokee Nation citizens Brenda Mallory and Kade Twist in the show entitled “Returns: Cherokee Diaspora and Art” which will run from Saturday, June 11 and runs until Sept. 4.
“Night of Gadugi” highlights Cultural Summer School
Cherokee culture and language were showcased during the “Night of Gadugi” at Cherokee Central Schools on the evening of Monday, June 13. The event featured art displays and performances by the students who completed the Cherokee Cultural Summer School program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribal member opposes proposed constitution
I support tribal sovereignty, which is why I urge our elected officials to remove the constitution as proposed from September’s ballot. If the Constitution as presented does appear on the ballot in September, I will be voting no because it is simply not ready. Here are three reasons why.
COMMENTARY: Addressing allegations against medical cannabis project
I am writing to you as the Chairwoman of the Qualla Enterprises, LLC Board of Managers. We are united in this response. Four of us are enrolled EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) members and all of us are members of the Western North Carolina community.
COMMENTARY: How do you fix a constitution?
I have reviewed the proposed constitution thoroughly and I am unclear as to exactly how changing this constitution will work. I will lay out what I understand to be the process and pose several questions.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Big second half propels Braves over Tigers
With the annual Cherokee Indian Fair in full swing at home, the Cherokee Braves (4-3) traveled to the Rosman Tigers (2-6) on the evening of Friday, Oct. 5.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee teams compete at ACA Ramble by the River
Cherokee’s cross country teams competed in the ACA Ramble by the River Invitational at Asheville Christian’s cross country course on Saturday, Sept. 29.
FOOTBALL: Maroon Devils top Braves, Cherokee at .500 for season
What started out as a close defensive-driven game, ended up with 71 points being scored and the teams combining for over 780 yards of total offense.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Betty Jeanne Tahquette
Betty Jeanne Tahquette, 77, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Nancy Plemmons
Nancy Plemmons, 81, of Murphy, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George Bradley and Tiney “Bigmeat” Thompson.
OBITUARY: Tina Diane Farmer
Tina Diane Farmer, 45, of Cullowhee, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, 2023. A native and a lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was the daughter of Diana Queen Van Etten of Cullowhee and the late Roger Van Etten.
HAPPENINGS
Costa Rica Eco-Study tour flyer
Gadugi Ecology: Attention bear hunters
In an effort to better manage the black bear population on tribal lands, the EBCI Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management is giving away newly designed EBCI Black Bear Management Team hats to hunters who report harvest data and submit pre-molar teeth for...
Zion Hill Baptist Church 5th Sunday Singing
Aug. 31 at 2pm. The list of special singers includes: Redeemed, Snowbird Songbirds, The Lossiah Kids, God’s Children, and Sammi Leach.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
An interview with Ojibwe musician Justin Quake Jones
INTERVIEW By DAWN KARIMA PETTIGREW ONE FEATHER CONTRIBUTOR DKP: What's the first and most important thing you want us to know about you? What should I think of when I think about you? QJ: The most important thing i'd like for everybody to know is that I would...
Tribal members place at Cherokee Homecoming art show
Three EBCI tribal members won at the 16th Annual Cherokee Homecoming art show held at the Cherokee Heritage Center. The show runs through Oct. 2.
Tribal member nominated for seven NAMMY Awards
Matt Bryant, an EBCI tribal member known as “UNO” in the music industry was recently nominated for seven Nammy Awards: Debut Artist of the Year, Best Producer, Best Male Artist, Best Rap/Hip Hop Recording (“A Strange Revolt”), Song Single of the Year (“Cant’ Be Human”), Record of the Year (“A Strange Revolt”), and Songwriter/Composer of the Year.
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