NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Noquisiyi Mound deed transfer to EBCI to happen next week
According to officials from the Noquisi Initiative, their organization will transfer the deed to the Noquisiyi (formerly known as Nikwasi) Mound to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) early next week. The details are still being finalized.
This Week in Native News
This Week in Native News
EBCI tribal legislative updates (Feb. 12)
The One Feather will now provide regular legislative updates on various pieces of legislation of the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Senior Spotlight: Nevayah Panther
Nevayah Panther is a senior at Cherokee High School (CHS) from Tsisqwohi (Birdtown) and Kolanvyi (Big Cove). She is the daughter of Jennifer Wildcatt and Deino Panther.
Wasdi Iga (Ramp Day) with the U.S. National Forest Service
On Thursday, March 27, the United States National Forest extended an exciting invitation to forage ramps at Standing Indian, located just beyond Franklin, N.C. The elders, eager to embrace this opportunity, quickly signed up.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that affects too many, especially within Native American communities.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Goonies never say die
In the newsroom, we often hear about the “death of newspapers.” But, as a reporter at the One Feather, I do not worry about the death of our newspaper.
THE GOOD STUFF: Scarlett ᎩᎦᎨ Guy is dedicated to the language
Scarlett ᎩᎦᎨ Guy is a wonderful ambassador for language learning showing that learning the Cherokee language is not only possible but is occurring daily.
COMMENTARY: Hard Truths – Banishment
Banishment or exclusion is a statement that we will not tolerate the presence of people who come to harm us, and that should mean anyone of any race or citizenship, including our own.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: CHS Braves, CMS Lady Braves win at home meet
Cherokee Central Schools hosted a multi-school cross country meet on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 7, and two of its teams won in their division.
FOOTBALL: Choctaw wins Battle of the Nations
FOOTBALL: Choctaw wins Battle of the Nations
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...
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Peggy Owle Wolfe
Peggy Owle Wolfe, 71, of Cherokee, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Solomon and Betty Bradley Owle.
OBITUARY: John M. Curlee
John M. Curlee, or as we all knew him, “Mark”, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Mark worked hard and played hard. He loved his family, his construction career and riding his Harley Davidson.
OBITUARY: Richard Dean Wahnetah
Richard Dean Wahnetah, age 66, of Hamilton, N.J., passed away at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, following a brief illness.
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
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.
Foreigner to play Harrah’s Cherokee in September
Foreigner is set to play the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm.
Lynyrd Skynyrd to play Harrah’s Cherokee in September
The definitive Southern Rock group, Lynyrd Skynyrd, returns to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center for one night only on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7pm.
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