NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission talks Tribal X and NRE
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Police Commission held its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 25 and discussed advances in the justice system and a continuing need for manpower.
CIPD arrests two for trafficking controlled substances
The joint efforts of the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) SWAT team, the CIPD Narcotics Division, Tribal ALE, and Tribal ALE K9 Agent Vader resulted in the arrests of two men – both with trafficking amounts of controlled substances – in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 22.
Kituwah placed in trust for Tribe
Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, located just outside of Cherokee near Bryson City, has been placed into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Dept. of the Interior.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Over 280 volunteer during 14th Annual Cherokee Day of Caring
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Office of the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians came together again this year to sponsor the 14th annual Day of Caring on Thursday, May 17.
A Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: Snoopy Spot
My niece, Elle, called a small, quiet place to sit a “snoopy spot” when she was little.
Tribal member gaining international attention as photographer
Madison Hye Long sees life as art and her camera is her paint. The EBCI tribal member is gaining international attention as a photographer having had her work featured in a recent New York Times article entitled “Native American Photographers Unite to Challenge Inaccurate Narratives”.

OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Shopping for the best gifts
By now, most of us are in full shopping mode. Even if we were not lured out by “Black Friday” or bunkered in with our digital devices scrolling through vast buying options of “Cyber Monday,” we are indeed in gift-giving mode
EDITORIAL: Why did the One Feather go free?
The Cherokee One Feather Editorial Board recently (September 2019) reviewed the revenue streams of the paper and the history of rack sales (those copies of the One Feather that you may pick up at various retail outlets locally) over the past five years.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Remembering helps to maintain our confidence
“I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
GOLF: Lady Braves take second at five-school match
The CHS Lady Braves golf team took second place at The Golf Club at Mill Creek on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in a match against Franklin, Highlands, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee, and Murphy.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee runners compete at meets in Murphy, Asheville
This past week, Cherokee runners competed at meets in Murphy, Asheville.
ON THE SIDELINES: Hey fans, keep on screaming
As I stood on the sidelines after Jason’s catch and watched the reactions of players, cheerleaders, coaches, and fans, it got me to thinking about the role that spectators play in a game.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Danny Lane Swayney
Danny Lane Swayney, 43, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
OBITUARY: Joseph Clifton Gibson (J.C. / Jake)
Joseph Clifton Gibson, 74, of Cherokee, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.
OBITUARY: Gary Dean (Boots) Smith
Gary Dean (Boots) Smith, 64, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, he loved gardening and the outdoors.
HAPPENINGS
It’s Plowing Time Again! Do you need your garden plowed?
The program will begin on Tuesday, April 1 and run through Friday, May 30. Plowing is free to all senior citizens and persons with disabilities that are EBCI tribal members. All others must pay $50 per garden space, and the fee must be paid prior to the garden being...
June 2014 per capita deadlines
Tuesday, April 1 at 4:30pm Direct Deposit Request Form Tuesday, April 15 at 4:30pm Federal Tax Withholding Form Per Capita Waiver Form Letters of Guardianship Letters of Administration To obtain forms, please visit: The EBCI Enrollment Office, Monday-Friday, 7:45am –...
Sequoyah National Golf Club community calendar
Sequoyah National has a lot of events and activities coming up in the next couple of months. If you see something that interests you, please call 497-3000. March 22 – WCU Sigma Alpha Golf Tournament March 31 – Grass Airification, preparing the grass for new season...
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