NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Office of Internal Audit and Ethics concludes investigation of Qualla Enterprises, LLC. Board
On June 3, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Office of Internal Audit and Ethics (OIAE) concluded their investigation of the Qualla Enterprises, LLC. Board of Managers in accordance with Res. 181 (2026)
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (June 8)
The One Feather will now provide weekly legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bills are shown in the order in which they were introduced following the new bills for the week.
Dinilawigi tables resolution authorizing impeachment referendum election
On the morning of Thursday, June 4, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) tabled Res. No. 221 (2026) that would authorize a referendum election to answer the following question: Should Section 17 of the Charter and Governing Document be amended to clarify that a person who has been impeached and removed from office is ineligible for office in the future?
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokees in the Revolutionary War—June 1776
By June of 1776 Cherokees, backcountry settlers, and colonial governments were all moving closer to war.
“You’re one family”: Remember the Removal Riders gather at Kituwah for send-off
A gentle breeze blew through the valley area of Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, on the evening of Friday, May 29 as well-wishers gave the 2026 Remember the Removal (RTR) Riders a proper send-off before the riders embarked on a life-changing journey.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll 2025-26 4th 9wks. Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll 2025-26 4th 9wks. Grading Period
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The answer to One Feather’s question is standing right in front of us
Our brothers and sisters at the Cherokee One Feather asked a question worth sitting with: what could unify the Cherokee people?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Small Beginnings, Part 1 of 2
In my first book, I wrote a message about an old African proverb concerning a mosquito.
May report from Aniwodihi (Painttown) Rep. Michael Stamper
This is my Council Report for the month of May. This time of year is always special as graduation ceremonies begin across our communities.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Shirley Reagan receives USA Judo National Referee certification
Shirley Reagan, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been doing Judo for years, and she recently hit a milestone in the sport she loves. She has received certification as a USA Judo National Referee and can officiate any national tournament in the United States.
WRESTLING: Cherokee H.S. competes at regional meets; two wrestlers qualify for state
The Cherokee High School (CHS) men’s and women’s wrestling teams competed in two separate regional events this past week, and two CHS wrestlers have qualified for the upcoming state meet scheduled for Feb. 19-21 at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Indoor Track & Field: Swimmer sets record as Cherokee participates in Swain County Polar meet
Cherokee High School’s (CHS) indoor track team participated in the Swain County Polar meet held at the Swain Co. High School Track on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Victor Dwayne Wildcatt
Victor was 58 years of age when he made his journey to Heaven to be with the almighty God. He was born and raised in Cherokee, N.C. and resided in the Wolftown Community
OBITUARY: Justin Patrick Adams
Justin Patrick Adams, age 45, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Greenville, S.C., to Bryan Adams and the late Pamela Conseen Adams.
OBITUARY: William David Walkingstick
William David Walkingstick, 77, an Eastern Band Cherokee, N.C. native, who resided in Louisville, Tenn., passed away on the evening of Friday, May 29, 2026.
HAPPENINGS
Food truck rodeo coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Three Cherokee-owned food trucks will be setting up at The Cherokee Convention Center this Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5 to serve any and all who want an Indian dinner or Cherokee fare.
May classes at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, has released the May class schedule. The workshops will be hosted outside and led by Wildlife Commission staff. The Center’s COVID-19 policies are stated on their...
Mountain Heritage Day planning for return to WCU campus this fall
Mountain Heritage Day, the festival of cultural traditions presented by Western Carolina University, is again being planned as a live, in-person event on Saturday, Sept. 25.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Tribal member releases new titles in “Angelina the Adventure Cat” book series
Maria E. Lyons, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is expanding on a book series based on her beloved Maine Coon cat, Angelina.
Indigenous Poetry Anthology seeking EBCI writers
Work is currently being solicited for a new contemporary Indigenous poetry anthology from the Wesleyan University Press, and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) are being encouraged to submit their work for consideration.
EBCI tribal member selected as Red Earth Artist
Margaret Littlejohn Wakefield, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been selected as an Official Red Earth Festival Artist for the 2026 event. She will display her paintings at the Festival set for Aug. 1-2 at the OKC Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oka.
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