NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Bill to place Tennessee lands into trust for EBCI passes House
A bill (H.R. 226) that would place 76 acres of land, containing several Cherokee historic sites in eastern Tennessee, in trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tribe breaks ground on new housing development in Wayohi
The EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Division of Housing broke ground on a new development in Wayohi (Wolftown) on the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Missing hiker Ann Houghton found deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Missing hiker Ann Houghton, age 73, was found deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday, Feb. 2 at approximately 1:53 p.m. She was found roughly a quarter mile off of Enloe Creek Trail.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
Cherokee High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
EBCI members will walk the runway for Native Fashion in the City
Representatives from Native Fashion in the City (NFITC) held a model workshop and audition at the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute in Cherokee, N.C. on Monday, March 4.
Museum of the Cherokee People announces hires for Finance & Development
The Museum of the Cherokee People (MotCP) and its board of directors have announced the creation of two crucial new roles within the organization.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Showcasing Cherokee
Family tourism became of primary interest to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as a source of income in the 1950’s.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Division
Divisions happen every day; they happen to families, businesses, partners, friends, brothers, sisters, and churches. There are people who seek to divide or cause disunity without even thinking of the mischief they create.
COMMENTARY: Don’t be ignorant about wildlife
The Qualla Boundary is a wonder of nature. We are a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. While Gatlinburg and Tennessee have successfully marketed themselves as the “Gateway to the Smokies”,
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Braves win 1A West Regional Championship
Gutting it out in the cold and rain, the Cherokee Braves won the 1A West Regional Championship and qualified for state during the regional meet held at Kituwah on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 30.
ON THE SIDELINES: What a season for the Lady Braves
This year’s Cherokee Lady Braves varsity volleyball team did that and made history this season. Finishing the season at 13-11 (6-4 in Smoky Mountain Conference), the team qualified for the 1A state playoffs for the first time in school history.
ON THE SIDELINES: It’s past time to look at high school officiating
Referee jokes have been around for as long as sports have been, and many fans would swear that some refs are blinder than I am without my glasses. But all jokes aside, strides need to be made here in the state of North Carolina when it comes to officiating for high school sports.
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
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
Kingfisher named Bill Rabbit Legacy Art Scholarshp recipient
Traci Rabbit stood at an island inside her studio with unfinished paintings hanging around the room. Instead of working on her own pieces, she was spending time offering advice to Talon Kingfisher.
BOOK REVIEW: “The Queerness of Native American Literature” is a scholarly look at the genre
Lisa Tatonetti’s “The Queerness of Native American Literature” is the result of her research into the relationships between the late twentieth century literary renaissances encompassing both Native American literature and gay literature.
Alabama set to play Harrah’s Cherokee July 2
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is kicking off the July 4 weekend by welcoming back Alabama! They will play in the Event Center on Thursday, July 2 at 8pm.
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