NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians celebrates grand opening of Caesars Virginia
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) joined Caesars Entertainment on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to celebrate the grand opening of the highly anticipated Caesars Virginia casino & resort. Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks, alongside members of his Executive team and Dinilawigi (Tribal Council), attended the event, marking a significant milestone in EBCI’s ongoing partnership with Caesars Entertainment.
A Lumbee recognition bill passes U.S. House again
For the third Congress in a row, a House bill that would grant federal recognition to the state-recognized Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has passed. By a vote of 311-96, the Lumbee Fairness Act (H.R. 1101) passed the U.S. House of Representatives, in the 118th Congress, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.
Groundbreaking held for Soco Falls Trailhead improvements project
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held a groundbreaking for improvements to the Soco Falls Trailhead on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 13. The project is being paid for with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) funds.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Tribal member reflects on 102 years
By JONAH LOSSIAH One Feather Staff You can meet a lot of people in a century. Ethelyn Roberts, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians whose maiden name is Owle and is much better known as ‘Siss’, knows this as well as anyone could. April 10...
Frell Owl Award presented to Peaches Squirrell
The coveted Frell Owl Award has been presented to a Cherokee basketball legend who has continued to give of her time and knowledge to help countless numbers of young players. The 2021 Frell Owl Award was presented to Peaches Squirrell during a luncheon at Harrah’s Cherokee Convention Center on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 4.
Tribal member named to Public Art Advisory Council
Angelina Jumper, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the cultural resource supervisor for the Junaluska Museum, has been named to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation (ZSR) Public Arts Advisory Council.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: A survival guide…
“Here are the three things we will need to watch out for, and each person does what they can, as they can.”
COMMENTARY: Denadagohvyu
I had no idea what I was walking into when I took this post.
COMMENTARY: Those who watch over us
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Emergency Room, Emergency First Responders, Emergency Medical Services are all in a similar boat. They never know when there will be an overdose, a heart failure, a gunshot, a tumble down the stairs, or a car crash will sound the alarm for them to get their gear and make their way to whatever hurt may be ahead of them.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Straughan competes at 1A state championship
Cherokee’s Holden Straughan competed in the 1A Men’s Golf State Championship, tournament hosted by the Foxfire Golf Club and Resort in West End, on Monday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8. He tied for 57th place with a total score of 192 (92 in the first round, 100 in the second).
Braves football team, Mintz receive WNC Sports Awards
The entire Cherokee Braves 2017 state championship football team and Tye Mintz, Braves senior, were honored at the 57th WNC Sports Awards held at the Grove Park Inn on the evening of Sunday, May 6.
FOOTBALL: Braves receive state championship rings
One-hundred and forty-six days after the Cherokee Braves endured the rain, sleet, and snow in Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh to best the North Duplin Rebels in the 1A State Championship game, the players received their prize.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Johnathan Christopher “Big John” Martin
Johnathan Christopher Martin, better known as “Big John”, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Renata “Nott” Maney
Renata “Nott” Maney, age 43, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at her residence after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Allen “Big Fig” Sequoyah
Allen “Big Fig” Sequoyah, age 67, formerly of the Yellowhill Community, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
HAPPENINGS
N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs Recognition Committee meeting
Aug. 12 from 10am – 3:30pm in the Governor’s Crime Commission Offices, 1201 Front Street, Raleigh. The purpose of the meeting is to review the state recognition process and review and discuss genealogical, vital records, and membership information submitted by the...
Cherokee Indian Fair Parade info
Entry forms for the 2014 Cherokee Indian Fair Parade are now available at the Welcome Center located across from the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is “Cherokee People: Our Legends and Tales”. There are three categories including: Community,...
Spinning Classes to begin at Cherokee Life Center
Mondays from 12-12:45pm Tuesdays from 6-7pm Wednesdays from 12-12:45pm Thursdays from 6-7pm Info: 554-6494
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
10th Anniversary for Swain County Center for the Arts
Swain County Center for the Arts will celebrate its tenth anniversary with an evening of storytelling, music, art, door prizes and fun for all on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Native Writers Workshop planned for Museum
Native American writers from the Southeast are invited to participate in the first-ever Southeast Indian Writers Gathering, to be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 16 and 17, at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee.
New Documentary has Cherokee Influence
Whatever you think a documentary about the Blue Ridge Parkway would be – this probably isn’t what you would expect.
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