NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Making a difference: Casino donates $1 million to EBCI for IDD/Autism Enrichment Resource Center
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos and Caesars Entertainment presented a $1 million donation check to leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in a ceremony held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C. on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29. The money will be used for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)/Autism Enrichment Resource Center Project.
EBCI Natural Resources receives grant for greenhouse to propagate river cane
River cane is used by traditional basket makers of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). For years, it has been in short supply, but a new grant could help with that situation.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (July 27)
The One Feather provides 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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Heart to Heart invites community to “Shine a Light on Child Abuse”
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center (CAC) invites the community to join in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month this April by coming together to “shine a light” on children and families.
Cherokee High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
The Center for Native Health and Harris Regional Hospital Partner to support new mothers
A new partnership between The Center for Native Health (CNH) and Harris Regional Hospital is making recovery a little easier for mothers delivering in Harris’s New Generations Family Birth Center.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fireworks, Part 1 of 2
Pastors, ministers, teachers, and musicians can get lost in their desire to serve the Lord and begin to serve themselves. Maybe you’ve met some. Perhaps you have fallen into Satan’s snare of pride. We are going to define how easy it is to happen and what is needed to escape the sin of hubris.
COMMENTARY: Dearly Beloved? The bitter dispute over recognition.
On March 2, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) had a work session on Beloved recognition. Some in the community had concerns about the process of lifting tribal members to be considered for the bestowing of the title of Beloved on tribal members.
Ask a Therapist – Are we all just overstimulated?
I keep finding that I am more frustrated lately with little things. I get mad and annoyed so much easier and by the end of the day I am so tired I just feel defeated. I didn’t used to be like this. What is happening?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD: CMS Lady Braves edge Hayesville to win home meet
The Cherokee Middle School (CMS) Lady Braves edged Hayesville Middle School by two points (99-97) to win a meet held at the Cherokee High School track on the windy afternoon of Monday, March 25.
FOOTBALL: Grant signs to play at Mars Hill University
Another member of the Cherokee Braves football team is headed to play at the next level. Mato Grant, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and a senior at Cherokee High School (CHS), signed a letter of intent on Friday, March 22, 2024 to play football this fall at Mars Hill University.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee team participates in meet at Murphy
The Cherokee High School (CHS) track team participated in a multi-school meet held at the Murphy High School track on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 20.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Charlotte (Woochie) Crowe George
Charlotte (Woochie) Crowe George, 82, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 14, 2026. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Albert Crow and Regina Elizabeth Welch Crow.
OBITUARY: David Obidiah Swimmer
David Obidiah Swimmer, 51, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
OBITUARY: Martha Walkingstick Sampson
Martha Walkingstick Sampson, 66 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Mission Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 8-10
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.
3 Doors Down to host Better Life Foundation Concert at Harrah’s Cherokee
3 Doors Down will host their 16th annual charity concert event on Saturday, Sept. 7, with special guest Clay Walker, to benefit The Better Life Foundation at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
Tribal Council Schedule for March 2019
Tribal Council Schedule for March 2019
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Queen House Gallery offers opportunity to Cherokee artists
The Queen House Gallery opens Friday, Oct. 8 and will feature classic and contemporary work from all Native American artists.
WCU seeks public feedback in updating its campus master plan
Western Carolina University is in the process of updating its 2014 Campus Master Plan and will hold two virtual forums to allow for public feedback.
Dracula looks to bring a spectacle to Cherokee
An immersive experience, high-level action, and a lot of blood. This is what is being promised from the producers of Dracula: The Failings of Men, a show coming to the Mountainside Theatre in Cherokee this weekend.
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