NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI leaders to D.C. officials: The Lumbee should go through the OFA process
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a state recognized group, has been seeking federal acknowledgement as an Indian tribe for decades, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has opposed this since day one.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park completes three-year restoration of Ramsey Cascades Trail
GATLINBURG, Tenn. - In collaboration with Friends of the Smokies, the National Park Service (NPS) has a completed a three-year restoration of the Ramsey Cascades Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located in the Greenbrier area, this popular trail...
Kituwah, LLC hosts ribbon cutting at Exit 407 Mariott
In the spring of 2023, Kituwah, LLC hosted a ground-breaking event and less than 18 months later, has a completed product open to the public. Opened on Oct. 3, the Mariott is outpacing expectations in both occupancy and revenue. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the property on Thursday, Nov. 14.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee musicians featured in new album with N.C. artists
Blue Ridge Music Trails released an album in November of 2023 titled, “Fine Tuned: Volume One” featuring artists from western North Carolina to highlight the musical traditions of the region. Keaw’e Bone and Jarrett Wildcatt, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), collaborated on a song on the album titled, “Three Demons.”
CPF grant to help re-establish bloodroot plantings in Cherokee
A grant will help re-establish bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) plantings in various sites in Cherokee in a project that started a decade ago.
Tribal member named to Center for Native Health Executive Board
CHEROKEE, N.C. - The Center for Native Health has announced that the Executive Board appointed Brett Treadway as the newest member. Treadway, a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, grew up just off the Qualla Boundary in Bryson City, N.C. He now...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: How do we learn?
We have seen many studies on how people learn. Some learn by listening. Others by seeing. Others by doing.
Faith Commentary: You get what you deserve
And what is that, exactly? What do we deserve? Does anyone owe us anything? This nation? This county? Does your mom or your dad owe you anything? Does your brother or your sister? How about your kids?
LETTER: North Carolina residents eager to celebrate dispensary opening
When I began the Change is Coming movement in 2020, the goal was to tear down the wall forcing cannabis users to die in the dark and allow them to finally grow in the light. In 2021,
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TENNIS: Pete Peterson looks to serve opportunities to Indian Country
Pete Peterson wants to offer Indian Country a new approach to health the best way he knows how.
FOOTBALL: Kanott selected to prestigious All-American Bowl
Ayden Kanott, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been selected to participate in the 2022 DREAM All-American Rising Stars football all-star game on Monday, Jan. 17 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee results from Murphy meet
The Cherokee High School Indoor Track & Field team traveled to Murphy High School for a meet on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Following are the results of CHS athletes:
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Edwina Dean Lambert
Edwina Dean Lambert, 55, of Cherokee, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, July 20, 2024, after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 6, 1968, to the late Chief Henry Ray Lambert and Patricia Eldean Sneed Lambert.
OBITUARY: Deweese Wolfe
Deweese Wolfe, 81, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 12, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Amble and Eva Queen Wolfe and husband of the late Elsie Taylor Wolfe.
OBITUARY: Keri Lynn Brady
Keri Lynn Brady, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her residence in Tennessee. She is the daughter of Blanche Vickers and the late Robert Brady Sr.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for May 12-14
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 May 5-7
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 April 28-30
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
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Aug. 21.
Masters of Illusion – Live! coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Masters of Illusion Live! will play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Doobie Brothers to play Harrah’s Cherokee
The Doobie Brothers are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Sept. 11.
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