NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (July 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.
The fight for tribal citizens’ exercise of Shinnecock Nation aboriginal fishing rights in Long Island waters
Shinnecock Tribal citizens are asserting aboriginal fishing rights in court, seeking a decision that would confirm their right to continue their ancestral fishing practices in Shinnecock Bay in Long Island, New York.
EBCI Government Explained: Lands Committee
The Lands Committee, originally known as the Land Committee, was established with the passage of Res. No. 520 on Oct. 12, 1962.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bob Blankenship ’60 Named NC State College of Education Alumnus of the Year
Tribal Leader. Army helicopter pilot. Trout farmer. Antique car collector. Museum president. Since graduating from the NC State College of Education, it sometimes feels as if there is little Bob Blankenship ’60 has not accomplished over the course of his life and career.
CCS Musical Theatre, Choir preparing for upcoming performances
Beautiful singing voices resonated through The Gathering Place on the campus of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6 as the One Feather caught up with some talented students and a familiar teacher.
Hill exhibits work in “Future Imaginaries” show
A Cherokee artist is pushing her artwork into the future. Luzene Hill, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has a piece included in the “Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology” show running now at the Samuel & Minna Grodin Gallery at The Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, Calif.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Just missed him
The Jews, Muslims, Christians, and the rest of the world may know about Jesus, but this message is dedicated to showing who He is to me and you. JESUS IS LORD!
THE GOOD STUFF: Catcuce Tiger encourages culture every day
Catcuce is a man on a mission, and that mission is very clear – to inspire people to learn more about their Cherokee culture.
COMMENTARY: When it rains, it drops from goose to elk droppings.
I have written many commentaries on the unsanitary situation that comes from having so many Canadians on the Qualla Boundary. Of course, I am talking about Canadian geese.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Kensen Davis signs with Lenoir-Rhyne University
Kensen Davis, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a senior at Cherokee High School, will be continuing his athletic career at the next level. He signed a letter of intent, to play football at Lenoir-Rhyne University, during a ceremony at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 1.
WRESTLING: Women’s West Regional held
One Feather Staff Report HENDERSONVILLE – The NCHSAA Women’s West Regional meet was held at North Henderson High School on Thursday, Jan. 26. Swain County tied for third place in the team event behind a regional championship by Tasia Neadeau, a member of the...
WRESTLING: Smoky Mountain Conference championship held
The 2023 Smoky Mountain Conference wrestling championship was held at Robbinsville High School on Saturday, Jan. 11. Robbinsville took the team championship with 260.5 points followed by Swain Co. with 168.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Solomon David Owl “Sonny Boy”
Solomon David Owl “Sonny Boy”, 82, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cherokee, N.C. on Sept. 3, 1942 to the late Quincy Adam Owl and Winne Mae Junaluskie Owl.
OBITUARY: Mary Jane Bigwitch Ferguson
Mary Jane Bigwitch Ferguson, 74, passed away Dec. 20, 2024 at Cherokee Indian Hospital surrounded by family and friends after an extended battle with Multiple Myeloma.
OBITUARY: Henrietta L. Sampson
Henrietta L. Sampson, also known by many as “Aunt Zette”, Beloved Cherokee Matriarch, passed away in her home in the presence of her loving daughters on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 at the age of 70.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Museum to host “Snow Moon”-themed Cherokee Heritage Day
Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday, Dec. 9 for a day of fun activities celebrating the Cherokee month of Vsgiyi, known as the “Snow Moon.”
Park Invites the public to #OptOutside after Thanksgiving Day
Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites visitors to join a park ranger for a guided hike on Friday, Nov. 24 or a service opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 25.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Dec. 1-3
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: “The Spirit Quest of Little Fox” shares cultural teachings
“The Spirit Quest of Little Fox” by Lynn M. Mayberry manages to weave both Cherokee cultural teachings as well personal teachings.
Kenny Rogers tour cancelled, including Harrah’s Cherokee date
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is regretful to announce the cancellation of Kenny Rogers’ tour, including his scheduled May 26 performance at the Event Center.
Alison Kraus to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee in September
Alison Krauss is scheduled to play the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday, Sept. 21 at 9pm. Tickets for this show go on sale on Friday, April 6 at 10am.
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