NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (June 18, 2025)
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.
Cherokee Police Commission holds May meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met in the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) training room on the afternoon of May 8. The meeting was called to order at noon by Chairperson Anita Lossiah.
EBCI Chestnut Project Update: USDA reopening public comment period for GMO chestnut tree.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reopened the public comment period recently on a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) and plant pest risk assessment (PPRA) drafted in response to the petition seeking deregulation of the genetically modified chestnut tree known as Darling 54 (formerly known as Darling 58).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
2024 Spooky Story Contest specs
112th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair celebrates “The Adventure of the Aniyvwayahi” Theme
The 112th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair is fast approaching, running from Oct. 1-5. This year’s theme, “Adventures of Aniyvwiyahi: The Principal People,” celebrates the remarkable journeys of our ancestors and the ongoing triumphs of the Cherokee people today.
One Feather wins 10 N.C. Press Association awards
The Cherokee One Feather won a total of 10 awards in the 2024 North Carolina Press Association Editorial and Advertising Awards announced on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 19 at the annual convention in Raleigh, N.C.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The importance of giving thanks and those desperate to help
I have had a roller coaster ride with my emotions over the past two months. Sept. 27, 2024, will forever be in my memory and my wife’s. It was the day that we lost our home of 36 years to the flood waters of Hurricane Helene.
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.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee vs Murphy, Dec. 13
The Cherokee High School (CHS) varsity wrestling team hosted the Murphy Bulldogs (MHS) on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 13. Following are the results per trackwrestling.com:
WRESTLING: Tri-meet held at Swain County
Cherokee High School and Smoky Mountain High School visited Swain Co. High School for a three-team match on Friday, Dec. 9.
Tribal member gets skateboarding sponsorship
On an overcast early December afternoon, Karson Wildcatt was at the Cherokee Skate Park doing what he loves. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Wildcatt recently picked up a skateboarding sponsorship from Flipside Boardshop in Maggie Valley, N.C.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Georgia Imogene Toineeta Hunter
Georgia Imogene Toineeta Hunter, 71, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Georgia was born Feb. 17, 1953 to the late Howard and Tiney Smith Toineeta in Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Ted Henry Treadway
Ted Henry Treadway, 79, of Whittier, N.C., passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late James Nelson and Julia Lambert Treadway.
OBITUARY: Jamie Ray Jenkins
Jamie Ray Jenkins, age 40, passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 24-26
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 Nov. 17-19
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 National Historical Society hosting genealogy workshop
In recognition of Native American History Month, the Cherokee National Historical Society is hosting a genealogy workshop on Nov. 18 at the Ho-chee-nee Chapel on the grounds of the Cherokee Heritage Center.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Gary Allan to play Harrah’s Cherokee in October
Gary Allan is set to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Oct. 27 at 9pm.
Willie Nelson and Family returning to Harrah’s Cherokee
Willie Nelson and Family are returning to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Oct. 13 at 9pm.
Darius Rucker and ZZ Top to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Darius Rucker is scheduled to play Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Sept. 22 at 9pm, and ZZ Top is set to play there on Friday, Oct. 6 at 9pm. Rucker, the former front man from the 90's smash hit band, Hootie and the Blowfish, turned his...
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