NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ

EBCI becomes central donation, relief hub to support regional recovery efforts

EBCI becomes central donation, relief hub to support regional recovery efforts

In the aftermath of the recent devastation across western North Carolina, Cherokee, N.C. has emerged as a critical hub for recovery and re-supply operations. While the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) was fortunate to avoid the storm’s most severe impacts, the tribe is now taking a leadership role in supporting neighboring communities through a coordinated relief initiative.

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2024-25 EBCI Royalty crowned at 112th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair

2024-25 EBCI Royalty crowned at 112th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair

During the 112th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair, the Little Miss Cherokee and Junior Miss Cherokee pageants were held on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Teen Miss Cherokee and Miss Cherokee pageants were held on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 3, and for the first time in 20 years, the Senior Miss Cherokee pageant was held on the afternoon of Oct. 3.

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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS

COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

Area dance studio under new ownership by an EBCI member

Area dance studio under new ownership by an EBCI member

Brittany Fuller, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Tsisqwohi (Birdtown), has recently taken over ownership of two local dance studios in Bryson City, N.C. and Robbinsville, N.C., formerly known as Pirouettes Dance and Cheer Academy. Under the new ownership, the studios have been renamed Leap of Faith Performing Arts. 

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OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ

COMMENTARY: A year of caring

COMMENTARY: A year of caring

Several times a year, we are enlisted, or solicited, to do volunteer work for our community. Community work is noble work indeed and should be done. But the way many of us do it and what we call volunteering is not noble at all.

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SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ

OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ

OBITUARY: Magan Leigh Wachacha

OBITUARY: Magan Leigh Wachacha

Magan Leigh Wachacha, 45, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Mission Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on Feb. 10, 1979, in Andrews, to Berdina Wolfe Salazar and the late Herman Wachacha. Megan was an avid basket maker where she displayed her work in many craft shops around Cherokee and the Snowbird communities.

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HAPPENINGS

Upcoming Pow Wows for June 14-16

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.

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