NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Work is progressing nicely at Cherokee Cultural Grounds
Leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) broke ground on the new Cherokee Cultural Grounds in Cherokee, N.C. eight months ago, and work at the site is progressing nicely.
Groups seeking federal acknowledgement as an Indian Tribe (September 2026 update)
Each month, the One Feather will give an update on the various groups seeking federal acknowledgment as an Indian Tribe either through Congressional means or by going through the OFA (Office of Federal Acknowledgment) process.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Sept. 22)
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
Kuwohi Sunset Celebration to honor name restoration, connection to site
This year’s Kuwohi Sunset Celebration is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kuwohi in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
“Your nation is your family”; Sovereignty Play coming to Cherokee
“Sovereignty”, a play written by Cherokee Nation Citizen Mary Kathryn Nagle that explores the impact of the Indian Removal in present-day, is coming to Cherokee Central Schools Sept. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Peaceful Warriors afterschool program to focus on yoga and its benefits
The Peaceful Warriors afterschool program for children ages 7-11 will focus on yoga and its benefits.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Fight cyber crime; be alert and consider buying cyber insurance
It seems like cyber criminals are after us all the time.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What motivates you? Part 3 of 3
How do we unload all this programming? We have all received it, but has Satan reinforced it into self-destructive pride? Note that God hates pride and those who become haughty in serving Him.
COMMENTARY: Where were you? Memories: relevance of 9/11.
It has been asked so many times over the past half-century that it is almost cliché. Most of us, I imagine, can call back memories of that fateful day. But it never hurts to remind ourselves of the relevance of it to our lives today.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Coach Briggs’ legacy of compassion and dedication will be felt for years to come
Kent Briggs, Coach Briggs to many of us, will be remembered as a man dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential. He led. He mentored. He inspired. He dreamed.
FOOTBALL: Braves new head coach working to build a program and consistency
On a cooler-than-usual late spring morning, the sounds of football could be heard from Ray Kinsland Stadium. The Tsalagi Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Braves) were going through warm-ups and position drills – gearing up for the 2026 campaign under a new head coach, T.C. Guyer.
Cherokee High School Athletic Awards 2025-26
Cherokee High School Athletic Awards 2025-26
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Baum Jr.
Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Baum Jr. went home to be with our Creator on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Chesapeake, Va. He was born on Feb. 28, 1989, to his loving parents, Wendy Stamper-Baum and Kenneth Lee Baum Sr.
OBITUARY: Regina “Granny Rick” Ledford
Regina “Granny Rick” Ledford, 76, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
OBITUARY: Otis Tushka
Otis Tushka, 88, born Sept. 18, 1937, of the Big Y Community, formerly of Broken Bow, Okla., passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 at Tsali Care Center. He was 4/4 Choctaw, and fluent in Choctaw.
HAPPENINGS
SCC to offer webinar, “Preparing your business for the threat of Coronavirus”
Is your business prepared for the Coronavirus? Southwestern Community College will be hosting a webinar on that topic from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.
Upcoming events in Cherokee
Following is a listing of events scheduled for Cherokee in the next three months per the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds staff:
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 2020
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
“Unto These Hills” Outdoor Drama returns for 76th Anniversary Season
The beloved outdoor drama, “Unto These Hills”, is set to captivate audiences once again as it opens its 76th Anniversary Season on Saturday, May 30. For three-quarters of a century, this powerful production has brought the rich and complex history of the Cherokee to life under the stars at Mountainside Theatre.
Blythe-Lewis continuing father’s work as Vision Maker Media celebrates 50 years
For the past 50 years, Native American filmmakers have had their visions seen and voices heard through an organization now known as Vision Maker Media.
EBCI members to star in production of “Where the Summit Meets the Stars”
Ashlie Blaske and Steve Wood are both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) starring in a production of “Where the Summit Meets the Stars,” written by Tlingit actor Frank Henry Kaash Katasse, presented by Sky Bear Media and directed by Nez Perce actor Josephine Keefe, at Harlequin Productions in Olympia, Wash.
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