NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) approves opinion referendum on constitution
Voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be able to have their voices heard regarding the future of the Tribe’s effort towards a constitution in March 2026.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Oct. 21)
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.
CIPD traffic stop on Goose Creek Road results in narcotics seizure
Earlier on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Community Response Officers (CRO)/CIPD Narcotics Division with the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) conducted a traffic stop on Goose Creek Road within the boundaries of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Faith Long-Presley selected for prestigious SWAIA Native Fashion Week
Faith Long-Presley, an accomplished artist, designer, and member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been selected as a designer for the highly-anticipated SWAIA Native Fashion Week in May.
WCU’s Project Discovery celebrates, reflects on 40th anniversary
Heath Robertson sat at the back of the bus on a college tour trip when he was asked about his future plans. Robertson’s answer? He didn’t have any.
Thompson and CIHA Physical Therapy Department named 2024 Dr. Frell Owl Award recipient
Jennifer Thompson, DPT, CLT, physical therapy manager at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA), and the CIHA Physical Therapy Department were named the winner of the 2024 Dr. Frell Owl Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Lumbee Tribal Chairman attacks media coverage of Lumbee federal recognition
On the afternoon of Feb. 10, John L. Lowery, tribal chairman of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, released a public memo making accusations of “propaganda articles” and “fake news reports” from the “smear campaign” of the “multi-million-dollar propaganda machine of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.”
COMMENTARY: A Cherokee Valentine’s Day
My favorite fruit is ani (strawberry), partly because I enjoy them and I grew up with Strawberry Shortcake (the cartoon and the dessert), but mainly because of the Cherokee Legend of the First Strawberry that I first heard in kindergarten in Mrs. Sammi Saunooke’s class.
THE GOOD STUFF: Roger Smoker provides hope to language revitalization
Roger Smoker, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the chairman of the Cherokee Speakers Council, is determined to see the language thrive – not just survive.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
Over 1,500 participate in Opening Day Fish Tournament in Cherokee
A total of 1,573 anglers registered for the Opening Day Fish Tournament held in Cherokee on March 26-27 according to EBCI Fisheries & Wildlife Management. A total of 271 tagged fish were released with 112 of those being turned in. In all, 96 anglers turned in tags for a total cash payout of $4,025.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mrs. Sara Mae Reagan Waldroop
It is with a heavy heart, we share the passing of Mrs. Sara Mae Reagan Waldroop, 87, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
OBITUARY: James Daniel Arch (Hooch)
James Daniel Arch (Hooch), 59, of the Painttown Community, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Marie Rose Arch of Cherokee and Butch Long of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Nigel Holmes Ledford
Nigel Holmes Ledford, 29 of Cherokee, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
HAPPENINGS
Museum offering workshops on finger weaving, twined bag and skirt
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian is offering workshops on finger weaving with beads, twined bags, and twined skirts.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host WSOP Global Casino Championship
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit concludes its 13th season at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort this August with the 2017 Global Casino Championship.
Upcoming Pow Wows for March 10-12
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
Mountain Faith to play Cherokee Indian Fair
The Cherokee Indian Fair organizers recently announced the addition of the bluegrass quintet Mountain Faith to the Fair schedule. They will perform on the amphitheater stage on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6pm.
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.
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