NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (June 25, 2025)
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 introduced following the new bills for the week.
Connecting to the ancestors: Remember the Removal riders finish their journey
The 2025 Remember the Removal riders finished their journey as they arrived in Tahlequah, Okla. for a homecoming celebration on Friday, June 20 where they each received a medal. Following a send-off event at Kituwah on Friday, May 30, the riders began their trip on Monday, June 2 in New Echota, Ga., the former capital of the Cherokee Nation.
Interior, USDA Forest Service expand mental health support for federal wildland firefighters and dispatchers
The Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced on Friday, June 20 that federal wildland firefighters and dispatchers now have access to expanded mental health support through a network of licensed providers.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NC Healthcare Association honors Casey Cooper with Distinguished Service Award
Casey Cooper, chief executive officer of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, has been awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s (NCHA) highest honor — the 2024 Distinguished Service Award.
VisitCherokeeNC.com Wins Prestigious Gold dotComm Award
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has announced that VisitCherokeeNC.com has been awarded the Gold dotComm Award in the website redesign category.
LETTER: You’re invited to the 18th Protecting Mother Earth Conference in Cherokee
The Eastern Cherokee Organization and the Indigenous Environmental Network is honored to formally invite our community members to the 18th Protecting Mother Earth Conference (PME), happening in Cherokee, N.C. from Aug. 1-4.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: UKB elder discusses Cherokee treaties
This is in response to the article published on Oct. 6 entitled “Deputy Chief Warner visits NMAI for unveil of display of Treaty of 1828. “ (www.easterntimesregister.com)
FAITH COMMENTARY: What motivates you?
What drives you to do what you do? Let’s begin with a few questions, and you will soon figure out where this Spur is headed.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Test yourself
I have a long list of questions for those seated here today. Think about each one.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee boys team wins five-school meet
With a score of 171 points, the Cherokee High School (CHS) boys track and field team took first place in a five-school meet held at Cherokee on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 30. The Cherokee girls team took third place at the event with a score of 70.
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee Middle hosts seven-school meet
The Cherokee Middle School (CMS) track and field team hosted a seven-school meet on the afternoon of Monday, March 28 at the Cherokee High School track.
BASKETBALL: McMillan signs to play at East Central C.C.
Leilaya McMillan, a senior member of the Cherokee Lady Braves basketball team, will continue her basketball career at East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss. She signed a letter of intent during an event held in the Charles George Memorial Arena on the morning of Wednesday, March 30.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Glenda Dale Owle Welch
Glenda Dale Owle Welch, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Mission Hospital. Glenda was born June 9, 1948, to the late Lloyd and Stella Bradley Webb. Glenda enjoyed being around family, cooking, and crafts.
OBITUARY: Raymond Kenneth Smith
Raymond Kenneth Smith, age 69, of Tsali Manor, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at Mission Hospital.
OBITUARY: Marie Taylor Swayney
Marie Taylor Swayney, 88, of Whittier, N.C., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for April 21-23
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 14-16
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 7-9
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
Penn & Teller to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
Penn and Teller are set to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday, Dec. 11 at 9pm.
West’s artwork shines in new cartoon strip
For EBCI tribal member Dylan West, art is not only a large part of his life, it is helping to shape his future.
Gary Allan to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Gary Allan is scheduled to play the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, Nov. 13 at 9pm. The Southern California-born Allan has been exploring the thorns since the beginning of his musical life, when he played the clubs during his high school...
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