NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (May 2025)
Each month, the One Feather will provide legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Chief Hicks Monthly Report for Ka-wo-ni – ᎧᏬᏂ (April)
April was a meaningful month filled with progress, strong partnerships, and time spent with our people. I’m proud to share a few highlights from the past several weeks.
EBCI Government Explained: The Cherokee Arts and Crafts Act
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has a community flush with artistic talent and history, and the Cherokee Arts and Crafts Act was passed to help with its sustainability.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI WIC Program receives Breastfeeding Award of Excellence
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) WIC program has been honored with the prestigious Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Gold status, making it the only agency in the Southeast Region to receive this recognition.
Encouraging language and reading: Chi Shipman bringing more Cherokee language to Library
Chi Shipman is dedicated to both learning the Cherokee language and sharing it with others. She recently accepted the position as manager of the Qualla Boundary Public Library and hopes to be able to add Cherokee language in inventive ways there.
SCC recognizes TERO/EBCI Facilities Maintenance Class
Cherokee students and their families, along with Tribal officials and SCC leadership, gathered on Monday, Aug. 19 to celebrate their completion of the Facilities Maintenance program.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Consider Christ for Christ’s Sake
It is a true statement that the best part of any community is the people. Unfortunately, we also must acknowledge the other side of that reality.
COMMENTARY: We all need accountability
Being responsible for someone or something is never an easy chore. Ask any parent. If you truly take on the duty to raise a young one right, it will be a physically and mentally taxing endeavor. On top of meeting personal goals and meeting spiritual standards, a parent must also navigate societal norms.
COMMENTARY: Let’s all be positive and supportive like Mr. Taylor
It was a beautiful Tuesday (Sept. 10) morning as I was covering the Kuwohi Connection Days event at the top of Kuwohi (the mulberry place), but it wasn’t only the scenery that made it beautiful – it was the actions and attitude of a beautiful person
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Smith scores four TDs to lead Braves over Hayesville
Two minutes after scoring the go-ahead touchdown, Tso Smith, Cherokee Braves senior, intercepted a pass, a one-handed grab at that, in the end zone to seal the victory for Cherokee over Hayesville.
FOOTBALL: Andrews defeats Braves 42-21
PHOTOS By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor Andrews Wildcats 42 Cherokee Braves 21 Friday, Oct. 14; Ray Kinsland Stadium PHOTO ALBUM: Cherokee vs Andrews SCORING SUMMARY 1st Quarter 9:15 - ANDREWS: Donovan Bateman 42-yard pass to Cole Anderson, Ty Clark...
CROSS COUNTRY: CHS, CMS runners rack up awards at Conference Meet
Runners took to the course at Kituwah on the beautiful fall morning of Saturday, Oct. 15 for the Smoky Mountain Conference (SMC) Championship meet, and Cherokee High School (CHS) and Cherokee Middle School (CMS) brought home a lot of hardware.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Peter A. Friedman
Peter (Pete) Friedman passed away peacefully in Asheville, N.C., on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
OBITUARY: Wesley Burgess Young Sr.
Wesley Burgess Young Sr., 70, of Cherokee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Wesley was born March 9, 1954, to the late Robert and Patricia Wells Young.
OBITUARY: Addie Pauline Reed
Addie Pauline Reed, 53, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Friday afternoon on Nov. 8, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C., following a period of declining health.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 10-12
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. 3-5
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 Oct. 27-29
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
Doobie Brothers heading back to Harrah’s Cherokee in September
The Doobie Brothers are set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30pm.
Winners announced from WCU’s Judaculla Art Competition
A 15- by 17-inch linoleum print created by an artist who grew up near Jackson County’s famed Cherokee petroglyph Judaculla Rock was declared the first-place winner in the recent Judaculla Art Competition sponsored by Western Carolina University’s Cherokee Center.
Tribal member tells stories through rap
There is a long-standing tradition of outstanding Cherokee storytellers. That history is continuing on with the new generation, some of which are taking it to new places.
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