NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Nov. 10)
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.
EBCI Government Explained: Billboards
The law governing billboards on the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can be found in Article I Chapter 136 of the Cherokee Code which was established with the passage of Ord. No. 310 on Sept. 6, 2012.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Nov. 4)
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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll 2024-25 – 2nd 9-weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll 2024-25 – 2nd 9-weeks Grading Period
Center for Native Health receives $500K grant to start Doula Program
The Center for Native Health (CNH) has been selected to receive a $500,000 grant, provided by the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and supported by the Spirit Aligned Leadership Program, to establish a doula program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Healing is culture: New Museum exhibit on view at CIHA
Submitted by Museum of the Cherokee People CHEROKEE, N.C. - Museum of the Cherokee People has announced the new exhibition ᏅᏬᏘ Nvwoti: Healing is Culture, on view now at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA). Presented in collaboration with CIHA and...
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
THE GOOD STUFF: Beloved Woman is a fierce language warrior
I take a lot of photographs, but one of my favorites from the past few years shows an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) at the Annual Cherokee Speakers Walk.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fireworks
I was born and raised in Montana in the fifties and sixties. The 4th of July was the biggest holiday of the year for me. Bigger than Christmas or my birthday or anything. Our family plans always included doing something special.
EDITORIAL: Clay County’s “strong emotions” excuse is not ok
Several incidents occurred during the Smoky Mountain Conference varsity girls basketball final between the Tsalagi Anata Anitsvyasdi (Cherokee Lady Braves) and the Hayesville Lady Yellow Jackets that are just not ok.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Central Schools 2021-22 Athletic Awards
Submitted by Cherokee Central Schools Athletics Specialty Awards Charlie Stamper Memorial Academic Athlete: Male – Gideon Freeman and George Saunooke, Female – Julia Layno Barbara Sequoyah Memorial Most Determined Female: Betty Lossiah Ray Owle Memorial...
BASKETBALL: Jordan Arkansas signs with Concordia University Texas
Jordan Arkansas, a Cherokee Braves senior and a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will be continuing his basketball journey in the Lone Star State. During a ceremony at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the afternoon of Monday, May 23, he signed a letter of intent to play for the Concordia University Texas (Austin, Texas) Tornados next year.
TRACK & FIELD: Four from Cherokee H.S. qualify for state meet
Four athletes from Cherokee High School qualified for the NCHSAA State Championship with their performances at the 1A West Regional meet on Saturday, May 14 at the East Burke High School track in Connelly Springs.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: John Joseph Long
John Joseph Long, 71, passed away at Mission Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was the son of the late Posey Long and Bessie (Catolster) Long.
OBITUARY: Julie Anne Smith
Julie Anne Smith, born on Oct. 21, 1967, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, Julie was a lifelong resident of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Johnny Wayne Browning
Johnny Wayne Browning, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 16, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 1, 1956, to the late John and Bida Silver Browning.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Heritage Center to host 16th Annual Cherokee Ancestry Conference
Discover your family history and Cherokee ancestry at the 16th Annual Cherokee Ancestry Conference hosted by the Cherokee (Nation) Heritage Center on June 9-10.
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 24-26
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 March 17-19
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
Gabriel Iglesias and Halestorm to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee
Halestorm is scheduled to play Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30pm, and Gabriel “The Fluffy Guy” Iglesias is set to perform on Friday, June 17 at 9pm.
Rascal Flats, Man in the Mirror to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country group Rascal Flats and Man in the Mirror, a Tribute to the King of Pop, are set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center this spring.
Willie and Merle to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Country music legends Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard are scheduled to play Harrah’s Cheroke Event Center together on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30pm.
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