NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) overrides two vetoes on cannabis
During its regular session on Thursday, June 5, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) overrode two vetoes by Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks regarding cannabis. The vetoes were of Res. No. 464 and Ord. No. 391, both of which were originally passed on May 1.
Three new ordinances submitted during June Dinilawigi (Tribal Council)
Three news ordinances were submitted during the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) regular session on Thursday, June 5.
EBCI Government Explained: Exclusion (banishment) powers
The Cherokee Code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians gives tribal leaders the authority to exclude individuals, including EBCI tribal members, from its lands. This process is sometimes referred to as banishment but is referred to as exclusion in the Code.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition wins Bronze Award
Denise Drury Homewood, executive director of the Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University, believed “Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson” exhibition was an award winner from the start.
Uktena Underground: Cherokee men in the 21st Century
Brothers Cory Junaluska and Kyzik Wachacha, both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), have started a new podcast and clothing brand called Uktena Underground.
Those 3 NDN’s: Giggles and ghosts
Humor is one of the seven Cherokee core values. Friends Daltun “Falls a Lot” Watty, Justin “Running Snake” Lambert, and Gatlin “Squats to Pee” West have enveloped that core value fully with their YouTube channel, “Those 3 NDN’s”.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Stop highlighting Cherokee objects
I’ve recently read an article titled “Carving a Path: The Future of Cherokee Art Collection” in my local paper about Driver Blythe’s journey into the world of art collection. While the article attempted to bring attention to a Cherokee centric view of art appreciation/appraisal, I believe it misses the point of art, specifically our Cherokee art.
COMMENTARY: Do you know how to get to the casino?
Wayfinding. The word is self-explanatory. It is about finding your way to people, places, and things. In the tourism industry, it is communicating the path to your attraction, amenity, or accommodation. In the past, that was typically done with signage on or near the location of your desired destination.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Translate that
Christians worldwide read and rely exclusively on one translation of God’s Word, the revered KJV. That’s okay by me.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Hill signs to play at Maryville College
Kenton Tsisqua Hill, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a senior at Cherokee High School (CHS), will continue his football career at the next level.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK: Cherokee competes at meet in Hayesville
The Cherokee Middle School (CMS) track and field team competed in a three-school meet hosted by Hayesville Middle School at the Hayesville High School track on the afternoon of Monday, March 20.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee participates in four-school meet at Hayesville
The Cherokee High School (CHS) track and field team participated in a four-school meet at Hayesville High School on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 15. Following are results, per nc.milesplit.com, showing the top three finishers in each event and all CHS finishers:
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Bernard Kenneth Biddle Jr.
Bernard Kenneth Biddle Jr., age 73, also known as “Kenny”, passed away at Vero Health and Rehab on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Lloyd Leslie Ledford
Lloyd Leslie Ledford, age 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
OBITUARY: Tom Queen Jr.
Tom Queen Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Florida surrounded by his loving family.
HAPPENINGS
Wolftown Representative to host Hemp Public Forum
I have been working with a group out of Canada called Wahupta Ventures. They are a corporation in Canada. They have offices located in Winnipeg Manitoba, Burnaby British Columbia, and Las Vegas, Nev.
Cherokee Bluegrass Festival set for June 7-9
Adams Bluegrass, LLC, has announced that the Cherokee Bluegrass Festival will be held at Happy Holiday RV Village and Campground at 1553 Wolfetown Road in Cherokee on June 7-9.
Upcoming Pow Wows for May 24-28
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
BOOK REVIEW: “Sovereign Entrepreneurs” sets the groundwork for Native entrepreneurs
“Sovereign Entrepreneurs, Cherokee Small-Business Owners and the Making of Economic Sovereignty”, written by Courtney Lewis, is a must read for anyone that has a business or is looking to start one on tribal property.
Fariello receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Author and curator Anna Fariello received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Folk Art Center during the annual meeting of the Southern Highland Craft Guild recently.
Cherokee Bluegrass Festival set for June 6-8
Adams Bluegrass, LLC, has announced that the Cherokee Bluegrass Festival will be held at Happy Holiday RV Village and Campground at 1553 Wolfetown Road in Cherokee.
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