NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Ordinance proposing an elk hunting season discussed in EBCI Timber Committee
An ordinance, submitted during the March session of Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) and seeking to establish an elk hunting season on lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was discussed during the Monday, March 16 session of EBCI Timber Committee.
Police Commission February and March meeting recap
The Cherokee Police Commission met for their monthly meeting on Feb. 24 and March 17 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Building.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (March 17)
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor 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...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“The past shaped us”: CHS Class of 2025 graduates most ever with 100
Cherokee High School (CHS) held the Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24 at Ray Kinsland Stadium in Cherokee, N.C. The class had the most graduates in school history with 100 seniors graduating.
Cherokee Elementary students write and illustrate nature book
For the second school year in a row, fifth grade students at Cherokee Elementary School have written and published a book. This school year, students in Mrs. Shae Deck’s class produced “Important Cherokee Animals and Plants” dedicated to the “past, present, and future Cherokee people”.
Need More Outdoors gears up for another adventure-filled summer
Need More Outdoors (NMO) is a nonprofit organization offering youth outdoor adventures and environmental education in western North Carolina. Cherokee Choices collaborates with NMO during their youth summer camps, and Director Robin Callahan and Behavioral Change Specialist Yolanda Saunooke sit on the NMO board.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Cherokee by degree
I worked on the Qualla Boundary long before I worked for the tribe. For 13 years, I worked for a consumer product company, purchasing retail space in stores for company displays and product placement.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What Motivates You? Part 1 of 2
The various forms of pride in humans are Satan’s sneakiest sins. Pride creeps into our lives, minds, and hearts in many ways.
Ugvwiyuhi Hicks and Ugvwiyuhi Hoskin Jr. respond to Ann Coulter’s tweet
Following are responses from Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and Ugvwiyuhi Chuck Hoskin Jr., Cherokee Nation, to a tweet (right) from Ann Coulter.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
FOOTBALL: Black Knights top Braves in second round playoff game
Robbinsville 39 Cherokee 12 2nd Round NCHSAA 1A Playoffs - Thursday, Nov. 10 Robbinsville, N.C. PHOTO ALBUM SCORING SUMMARY 1st Quarter 8:10 – ROBBINSVILLE: Cuttler Adams 31-yard run, Bryce Adams two-point run. Robbinsville 8 Cherokee 0 :59.6 – ROBBINSVILLE: Bryce...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Daphne Carol Blount
Daphne Carol Blount, age 51 of Murphy, entered the glories of peace that passes all understanding and imagination at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with her loving family. Although she is no longer with us in her earthly body, her spirit lives on and she will forever be loved, remembered and cherished by her family and friends.
OBITUARY: Sally J. Kent
Sally J. Kent, 62, of the Painttown Community in Cherokee, N.C., passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C.
OBITUARY: Charles Ray Elders
Charles Ray Elders, 82, of Whittier, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2025.
HAPPENINGS
Area Fourth of July Celebrations
This is a listing, compiled by One Feather staff, of area July 4th celebrations.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 29 – July 4
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.
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.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Huey Lewis & The News to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Huey Lewis & The News are truly one of America’s great rock & roll bands, and they are set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, June 16 at 9pm.
Skid Row, Kix to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
Skid Row, with special guest Kix, will perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on June 2 at 9pm.
Tribal member to give “Artist Talk” in Jackson County
The “Artist Talk” for March 2017, sponsored by the Jackson County Arts Council, will feature Joshua Adams, a wood sculpture artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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