NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Govt. Explained: The weighted vote system
The Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) uses a weighted vote system.
Cherokee Police Commission holds March meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met in the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) training room on the afternoon of Thursday, March 13.
EBCI Government Explained: The Charter and Governing Document
The current governing document of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is known as the Charter and Governing Document. It was set in motion by the EBCI with Res. No. 132 (1986) on May 8, 1986.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Indian Hospital celebrates excellence, announces 2024 award recipients
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has announced this year’s recipients of its prestigious annual awards. Dr. Winona Houser has been named Employee of the Year, and Lisa Hoyle has earned the esteemed Hayes Award for Quality and Safety.
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority opens new PRC Customer Service Desk
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) has announced the addition of a new dedicated Purchased and Referred Care (PRC) Customer Service Desk and staff, aimed at enhancing services for patients needing care outside of CIHA.
CCS Student Art Show Award recipients
Cherokee Middle School (CMS) and Cherokee High School (CHS) held their Student Art Show on the Night of the Arts at Cherokee Central Schools on Thursday, May 9.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: The Kowtow
Every member of our tribe deserves respect, not worship, standing among brothers and sisters, not kneeling before a system. And that applies even if you are not considered a good old boy or girl.
COMMENTARY: June signals the beginning of summer
School is out and it’s a time when parents wonder how to keep their kids’ active minds and hands busy with good, brain-stimulating activities, and their hands off those tech devices, especially since we now know that overuse impacts both their physical and mental health.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Worship Giving (Part 2 of 2)
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee Middle participates in Swain-hosted meet
The Cherokee Middle School track and field team participated in a meet, hosted by Swain Co. Middle School, at the Cherokee High School track on the afternoon of Monday, March 21.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee Middle hosts meet
The Cherokee Middle School (CMS) track and field team hosted a meet on Monday, March 14 with six other schools participating
VOLLEYBALL: Foerst signs to play at Ferrum College
Aria Foerst, a senior at Cherokee High School, will continue her volleyball career next year at Ferrum College. She signed a letter of intent during an event at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the morning of Monday, March 14.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: James Stacey “Chase” Kalonaheskie
James Stacey “Chase” Kalonaheskie, also known as “Big Pun”, age 39, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Mission Hospital after an extended illness.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee History Talk being held at Cowee Mound
Celebrating 20 years of conservation, Mainspring Conservation Trust is hosting 20 events in 2017, including “A Walk Back in Time: Cherokee History in the Southern Blue Ridge”.
Upcoming Pow Wows for May 19-21
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 Heritage Day at Museum planned for Saturday
Visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian on Saturday, May 13 for a day of fun activities celebrating Cherokee traditions.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Erica Nicole to co-headline Cherokee Indian Fair
Erica Nicole is scheduled to be one of the co-headline performers at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
Joey Allcorn to co-headline Cherokee Indian Fair
Joey Allcorn is scheduled to be one of the co-headline performers at this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair.
BOOK REVIEW: Conley’s novella paints vivid picture of Wil Usdi
Through fact and fiction, the late Robert J. Conley, a renouned writer and historian of Cherokee history, recounts the life of Will Holland Thomas in this brief novella.
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