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CIHA Governing Board holds August meeting
The August meeting of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) Governing Board highlighted progress in addressing workforce shortages at both CIHA and at Tsali Care Center while brainstorming interventions to improve ongoing challenges.
Voter participation over 45 percent for EBCI General Election
Over 45 percent of the registered voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians cast a ballot in the General Election held Thursday, Sept. 4. According to information from the EBCI Board of Elections, 3,031 of the 6,702 registered voters cast a ballot for a voter participation of 45.23 percent.
This Week in Native News
This Week in Native News
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee people revisit homelands at Buck Creek
The Center for Native Health, in partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Natural Resources Division and the USDA Forest Service, recently coordinated a historic gathering at Buck Creek, marking the beginning of a series of gatherings aimed at strengthening dialogue and collaboration between the Forest Service and Cherokee people throughout their ancestral lands.
Carving a path: The future of Cherokee art collection
Driver Blythe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), is a graduate student and student teacher in Western Carolina University’s Cherokee Studies program.
Tribal member selected to Knoxville Mayor’s Youth Council
The Mayor’s Youth Council of Knoxville, Tenn. is made up of 15 young people who have a voice in the decisions of the city. Jasmine Smith, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a student at Knoxville Montessori, has been selected to serve in the 2024-25 Council.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Lumbee Tribal Chairman attacks media coverage of Lumbee federal recognition
On the afternoon of Feb. 10, John L. Lowery, tribal chairman of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, released a public memo making accusations of “propaganda articles” and “fake news reports” from the “smear campaign” of the “multi-million-dollar propaganda machine of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.”
COMMENTARY: A Cherokee Valentine’s Day
My favorite fruit is ani (strawberry), partly because I enjoy them and I grew up with Strawberry Shortcake (the cartoon and the dessert), but mainly because of the Cherokee Legend of the First Strawberry that I first heard in kindergarten in Mrs. Sammi Saunooke’s class.
THE GOOD STUFF: Roger Smoker provides hope to language revitalization
Roger Smoker, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the chairman of the Cherokee Speakers Council, is determined to see the language thrive – not just survive.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: CMS Girls win at Tri-County meet
One Feather Staff Report MURPHY – For the second consecutive week, the Cherokee Middle School (CMS) girls cross country team came out on top as they won a meet hosted by Tri-County Early College on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 31. Livia Crowe led the way...
2022 Qualla Country Fish Tournament draws 450 anglers
The 2022 Qualla Country Fish Tournament was held in the enterprise waters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on Aug. 27-28.
FOOTBALL: Braves edged by Franklin in a nail-biter
Following a one-hour weather delay due to lightning, the Cherokee vs Franklin game at Ray Kinsland Stadium on the evening of Friday, Aug. 26 got off to a sluggish start, but it ended in dramatic fashion.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mistee Lynn Cutshaw
Mistee Lynn Cutshaw, 53, of Bryson City, N.C., went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Michael Sooter and Wanda Jenkins.
OBITUARY: Charles Edwin Lossiah “Chuck”
Charles Edwin Lossiah “Chuck”, 45, of the Yellowhill Community, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Little Joe and Jessie Lossiah Watty both of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Mario A. Solorzano
Mario A. Solorzano, age 68, passed away at his residence in Big Cove after an extended illness on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
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
Bret Michaels to play Harrah’s Cherokee with Warrant, FireHouse
Bret Michaels and Special Guests Warrant and FireHouse will present their “The Party Starts Now” show at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:20pm.
Tribal member named NACF Fellow
Luzene Hill, an EBCI tribal member, is known worldwide for her out-of-the-box visual arts.
Styx slated to play Harrah’s Cherokee in October
Styx is scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7:30pm.
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