NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Hicks serving on Governor-Elect Josh Stein’s Transition Team
As Governor-Elect Josh Stein prepares to assume office, Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues his role as a member of Stein’s transition team.
“Work hard for the right reasons:” A year in review from Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) and First Lady Hicks
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks is now a little over a year into his fourth term. Ugvwiyuhi Hicks and EBCI First Lady Marsha Hicks sat down with the One Feather to reflect on this first year in office and look forward at the overarching goals of the administration.
Wilnoty receives two counts of felony death by vehicle, murder charges dismissed
The trial in Jackson Co. Courthouse for second-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica and Ah-Yo-Ka Calhoun began on Dec. 3. The trial ended in just a few days with a plea agreement from defendant Jacob Wilnoty resulting in the dismissal of two second-degree murder charges.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards Museum $385K grant to support organization’s growth as first-voice museum, community hub
Museum of the Cherokee People (MotCP) has been awarded a major spring grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.
Blankenship Joins Arizona Secretary of State’s Office
The Arizona Office of the Secretary of State has announced the appointment of Tevis Blankenship as its new administrator overseeing operations of the Archives & Records Management Branch at the Arizona State Library, Archives, & Public Records.
CPF grants awarded to EBCI Commerce Division departments
Three departments under the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Commerce Division have received grants from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Works
Let’s get this ‘works’ issue out of the way. If you didn’t know, you can’t get into Heaven by being good.
COMMENTARY: Let’s listen to the squirrels more often
I’m a huge nerd and a fan of puns so I love the Cherokee word for squirrel – saloli. One of my favorite dad jokes is, “How does a squirrel cross the road? Saloli”.
COMMENTARY: A lick and a promise
You and I, as tribal members, have given lip service to the development of a constitution for decades. The most recent effort was six years in the making. Outreach programs, advertising, community club learning sessions, websites, social media pages, and more were provided to the community over those six years.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
INDOOR TRACK: Swain County women repeat as East Burke men claim their first team title
NCHSAA Release (One Feather staff contributed to this report) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Swain County women made it back-to-back state Indoor titles with a convincing 83.5-61 victory over second place Cummings at the 1A/2A Indoor Track & Field State...
Blankenship to be inducted into NCADA Hall of Fame
A longtime educator at Swain County High School is being named to the North Carolina Athletic Directors Association (NCADA) Hall of Fame. Neil Blankenship, a first descendant of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is being inducted into Hall of Fame at the Hotel Ballast in Wilmington, N.C. on March 27.
INDOOR TRACK: Cherokee hosts Smoky Mountain Conference Indoor Track Championship
One Feather Staff Report CHEROKEE, N.C. – Cherokee High School (CHS) hosted the Smoky Mountain Conference Indoor Track Championship on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 3. The Cherokee Braves took second place overall in the men’s team event with 114 just behind...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Barbara Swimmer George
Barbara Swimmer George, age 72, of the Painttown Community, passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITUARY: Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie)
Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie) was at his residence when the Lord unexpectedly called him Home on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Richie was born in Cherokee, N.C. Oct. 11, 1951 to the late Richard Earl Arneach, Sr (Buster) and Bonnie Louise Arneach. Richie celebrated his 73rd birthday in Heaven.
OBITUARY: William Joseph Hornbuckle (Billy Joe)
William Joseph Hornbuckle (Billy Joe), 55, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late George and Mary George Hornbuckle.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 30 – April 1
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 March 23-25
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.
Cherokee Language Symposium to be held at WCU
Western Carolina University’s Cherokee Language Program and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian will host the 2nd Annual Undergraduate Cherokee Language Program: Language Revitalization and New Technologies on March 25-27.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
“We’re Still Here”: Cherokee Chamber Singers to perform with N.C. Symphony
In a remarkable collaboration, the Cherokee Chamber Singers will perform seven shows with the North Carolina Symphony in October and will bring a very important message with them.
Cherokee-inspired sculpture unveiled
The Cherokee language and syllabary were the inspiration for a new iron sculpture unveiled the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 21 on the campus of Western Carolina University.
Messages from the Drum: Tribal member launches web radio show
Beverly Bushyhead, MA, MPA, is combating the notion that Native Americans and First Nations people are extinct.
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