NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Sept. 22)
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.
EBCI Government Explained: Regulation of businesses on tribal lands
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has full regulatory control over businesses operating on its lands. These regulations and authorities are found in Cherokee Code Chapter 106 (Business...
Nunez pleads guilty to second degree murder and felony child abuse
Corbin Lee Nunez plead guilty to second degree murder and felony child abuse in Graham Co. Courthouse on the afternoon of Sept. 18. Nunez murdered his 8-month-old daughter, Lively Crüe Colindres, in February of 2022.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute to celebrate Alumni Week and announces International Conference Opportunity
The Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) is proud to share two exciting updates that reflect their continued commitment to culturally based leadership development for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Code Purple: A Community Response
Jeff Helpman, pastor of The Grove Church on Franklin Grove in Bryson City, heads a Code Purple warming center at his church with the help of his wife, Jodi Helpman, who is graduating this May from Western Carolina University’s Master of Social Work program.
CLMAP receives Impact Award from WCU
The Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program (CLMAP) 2025 cohort has worked closely with Western Carolina University (WCU) School of Art and Design assistant professor Tatiana Potts and her printmaking classes to create a series of children’s books for Cherokee language and cultural learning.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Are you saved? Part 2 of 2
Questions often remain in people’s minds about Salvation and whether they have it or others have it. It is usually based upon the judgment of others when a living testimony fails in the eyes of the beholder and judge.
COMMENTARY: Campaign season is upon us
We often joke (sometimes it isn’t a joke) that our politicians on the Qualla Boundary are in perpetual campaign mode. After all, with a 24-month election cycle, long-term planning and execution can be challenging to say the least.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Are you saved? Part 1 of 2
Questions often remain in people’s minds about Salvation and whether they have it or others have it. It is usually based upon the judgment of others when a living testimony fails in the eyes of the beholder and judge.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Smoky Mountain Youth Football results – Saturday, Aug. 26
Smoky Mountain Youth Football results – Saturday, Aug. 26
FOOTBALL: Braves dominate both sides of the ball at Cosby
The Cherokee Braves (1-1) dominated the stat line as they traveled to the Cosby (Tenn.) Eagles (1-1) on the incredibly warm, muggy evening of Friday, Aug. 25. Cherokee put up 302 yards of offense while holding the Eagles to 53 as they got their first win of the young season 47-6.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee competes in Hayesville High Meet
Following are results, per nc.milesplit, of a meet hosted by Hayesville High School in Hayesville, N.C. on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Peggy Owle Wolfe
Peggy Owle Wolfe, 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Solomon and Betty Bradley Owle.
OBITUARY: John M. Curlee
John M. Curlee, or as we all knew him, “Mark”, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Mark worked hard and played hard. He loved his family, his construction career and riding his Harley Davidson.
OBITUARY: Richard Dean Wahnetah
Richard Dean Wahnetah, age 66, of Hamilton, N.J., passed away at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, following a brief illness.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for July 19-22
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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for July 4-8
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. 146th Annual Quapaw Pow Wow. July 4-7...
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 28 – July 4
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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Indie horror film looks to put North Carolina back on the map
Tommy dos Santos is a serial killer of only clowns. He is flipping the classic trope of horror on its head, and he is also an elaborate coping mechanism.
Tribal member’s work to be featured at Raleigh event
Xavier Davis is an artist, but he is also a storyteller through his artwork.
REVIEW: Sleepy Hollow Experience is ‘immersive and entertaining’
By PHILENIA WALKINGSTICK ONE FEATHER STAFF When the leaves change color so does the atmosphere of the Mountainside Theatre in Cherokee. This year, the Cherokee Historical Association is working with director and producer Brian Clowdus to bring the Sleepy...
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