NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Nation withdraws from Tri-Council
One of the three legs of the tripod that is Tri-Council has decided to withdraw from participation. The Legislative Branch of the Cherokee Nation (Okla.) passed Res. No. 24-114 on Monday, Dec. 16 withdrawing their tribe from the Tri-Council which is an annual meeting of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (N.C.), the Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (Okla.).
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians celebrates grand opening of Caesars Virginia
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) joined Caesars Entertainment on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to celebrate the grand opening of the highly anticipated Caesars Virginia casino & resort. Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks, alongside members of his Executive team and Dinilawigi (Tribal Council), attended the event, marking a significant milestone in EBCI’s ongoing partnership with Caesars Entertainment.
A Lumbee recognition bill passes U.S. House again
For the third Congress in a row, a House bill that would grant federal recognition to the state-recognized Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has passed. By a vote of 311-96, the Lumbee Fairness Act (H.R. 1101) passed the U.S. House of Representatives, in the 118th Congress, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Museum and Qualla Boundary MMIW partner for Archiving Event
Qualla Boundary MMIW, in partnership with Museum of the Cherokee People, announces a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Archiving Event taking place May 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 .p.m in the Multipurpose Room of the Museum.
EBCI models walk in Native Fashion in the City Fashion Show
Eight Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) models walked in the 10-year anniversary fashion show of Native Fashion in the City (NFITC) in Denver, Colo. on March 14 and 15. NFITC a modeling and fashion organization for Native American First Nations designers and models.
Cherokee Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Don’t be ignorant about wildlife
The Qualla Boundary is a wonder of nature. We are a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. While Gatlinburg and Tennessee have successfully marketed themselves as the “Gateway to the Smokies”,
EDITORIAL: Eagle feathers are a sign of sovereignty
Eagle feathers are federally regulated and prohibited from possession by anyone but federally recognized Native American tribes.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: “10 or 28” Resurrections are looked at
Christianity is never to be thought of as being “just a religion”.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Disc Golf Sanctuary ready to get spinning
The Fire Mountain Disc Golf Sanctuary is finished and preparing for its May grand opening.
BASKETBALL: Daniels signs with Northern Oklahoma College
Jayce Daniels, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a senior at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Okla., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Northern Oklahoma College.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee boys team wins five-school meet
With a score of 171 points, the Cherokee High School (CHS) boys track and field team took first place in a five-school meet held at Cherokee on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 30. The Cherokee girls team took third place at the event with a score of 70.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Roland Carr Crowe
Roland Carr Crowe, 83, of Cherokee, N.C., went to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on the early morning of Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
OBITUARY: Frank “Bubba” Reed
Frank “Bubba” Reed, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
OBITUARY: Michael Harold Owl (Pop Pop)
Michael Harold Owl (Pop Pop), 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Born in Trenton, N.J., and longtime resident of Cherokee, he was the son of the Samuel and Mary Jane Owl and husband of the late Kathryn Owl.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for July 21-23
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 July 14-16
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 July 6-9
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
Moody Blues to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Moody Blues are set to the play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30pm.
Dwight Yoakam to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country superstar Dwight Yoakam is scheduled to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7:30pm.
Tracy Morgan bringing “Picking up the pieces tour” to Harrah’s Cherokee
Comedian Tracy Morgan has announced that he will be bringing his "Picking up the Pieces Tour" to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort on Feb. 13 at 7:30pm. Multi-talented comedian Tracy Morgan is back at it announcing the "TRACY MORGAN: Picking up the Pieces" tour,...
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