NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Nov. 10)
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: Billboards
The law governing billboards on the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can be found in Article I Chapter 136 of the Cherokee Code which was established with the passage of Ord. No. 310 on Sept. 6, 2012.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Nov. 4)
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.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop to open at Museum
ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop opens at the Museum of the Cherokee People on Thursday, May 29. On view through May 2026, the exhibition features works by students of Tara McCoy (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) handcrafted during an intensive three-month workshop.
Logo designed to honor Cherokee Code Talkers
“The language we were forbidden to speak is the same language that helped save the United States of America”
CIHA’s new Occupational Therapy Services provides access to care for patients with Arthritis
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, bringing attention to one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting adults in the United States. For many, arthritis can make everyday activities – like getting dressed, cooking, or even holding a cup – more difficult and sometimes painful. While there is no cure, there are ways to manage symptoms and maintain independence, and one important resource is Occupational Therapy (OT).
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
THE GOOD STUFF: Bo Lossiah has endless energy and positivity towards Cherokee language
Bo Lossiah is working every day to further the Cherokee language and encourages its use, and he approaches it all with a boundless energy and positivity.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Appointing your days
Psalms 90:12 says, “So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.”
LETTER: Reflections on Memorial Day
I was privileged to attend our Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26. It was beautifully done and overwhelming in its significance.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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:
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK: Cherokee Middle competes at Andrews
The Cherokee Middle School (CMS) track team competed in the Andrews Middle School Widlcat Meet at the Andrews High School Track on the afternoon of Monday, March 13.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee hosts season-opening meet
Cherokee High School hosted seven other schools for its season-opening meet on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Cameron Onnahili Chickaway
Cameron Onnahili Chickaway, born to Isaiah Chickaway and Jolie Locust-Pheasant on June 8, 2025, passed away on June 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
OBITUARY: Rachel Morgan
Rachel Morgan, age 83, of Cherokee, passed away on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025, at Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, N.C., following a period of declining health.
OBITUARY: Donna Allison Crowe
Donna Allison Crowe, 71, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Friday June 6, 2025.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 16-18
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 Heritage Day at Museum of the Cherokee Indian to celebrate Hungry Moon
Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday, Feb. 10 for a day of fun cultural activities celebrating the Cherokee month of Kagali, known as the “Hungry Moon.”
Upcoming Pow Wows for Feb. 9-11
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
“People of the Clay: Contemporary Cherokee Potters” to open at Cherokee Museum
“People of the Clay: Contemporary Cherokee Potters” will open Saturday, April 6 at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
Lady Antebellum returns to Harrah’s Cherokee
Lady Antebellum will play the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, July 5.
The Southern Momma Cledus T. Judd Comedy Experience coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Bang Productions presents The Southern Momma Cledus T Judd Comedy Experience, produced by John Edmonds Kozma and featuring Comedians Red Squirrel and Gary Cargal, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday, June 14.
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(828) 359-6262
Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
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Mon – Fri • 7:45am – 4:30pm