NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
National Park Service and Federal Highway Administration work towards expedited repair of US441/Newfound Gap Road
The National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Highway Administration (FWHA) continue to work towards emergency repairs for US441/Newfound Gap Road following the Aug. 1 washout and landslide. The agencies plan to award a contract in August and expect that construction will be complete in early October.
Dinilawigi approves legislation giving green light to new Bingo operation
The old Cherokee Tribal Bingo closed in 2020 due to COVID-19, and it was never re-opened. A new Bingo operation is in the works, and Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) passed legislation during its regular session on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 that gives the green light for it to become reality.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) candidate questionnaire (Question #1)
The Cherokee One Feather issued four questions to candidates for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council). Over the next four weeks, candidate responses will be published.
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee youth promote the importance of understanding, practicing, and advocating for Cherokee culture
On Aug. 29-30, the Cherokee Youth Council sponsored a series of workshops for the school system and other tribal organizations, the community, and youth and young adults by Dr. Pearl Yellowman that covered topics such as epigenetics, activating ancestral knowledge, and how your environment impacts brain development.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park team wins national award for Seeking Paths in Nature education program
A team of Great Smoky Mountains National Park employees was recently awarded the 2023 Excellence in Education Award at a National Park Service awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Many of the agency’s top awards were presented at the 2023 National Service Awards ceremony.
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority Pharmacy earns two prestigious Indian Health Service Awards
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) has announced that its Pharmacy Department has been honored with two prestigious Indian Health Service (IHS) Director’s Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of both the Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy Teams.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Translate that
Christians worldwide read and rely exclusively on one translation of God’s Word, the revered KJV. That’s okay by me.
COMMENTARY: The ancient origins of banishment
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) utilizes banishment to maintain law and order on the Qualla Boundary. Individuals convicted of crimes ranging from drug trafficking to assault can and have been banished from the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Do we enjoy being in the dark?
I do not know about you, but I like to be in the know.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves forge a big win against the Ironmen
The Cherokee Braves (6-5) got a big win in the first round of the NCHSAA 1A state playoffs over the Cherryville Ironmen. With 363 total yards, 332 of those on the ground, the Braves defeated the Ironmen 36-15 on a chilly evening at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Nov. 5.
FOOTBALL: Braves finish regular season with big rivalry win
The Cherokee Braves (5-4) ended their regular season in style with a big win over rival Swain Co. (4-5) on the rainy evening of Friday, Oct. 29. Cherokee gained 324 yards in total offense en route to a 36-7 victory over the Maroon Devils.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Mary (Wolfe) Lambert
Mary (Wolfe) Lambert, age 75, of the Wolftown Community, Cherokee, N.C.,passed away at Mission Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Tom Sequoyah Driver Jr. (June Bug)
Tom Sequoyah Driver Jr. (June Bug), 60, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
OBITUARY: Gary Randall Toineeta
Gary Randall Toineeta, 63, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away at his home on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 4-6
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.
Things to Do in Cherokee for November
Things to Do in Cherokee for the month of November
Upcoming Pow Wows for Oct. 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
Harrah’s Cherokee to host Elvis Weekend
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort celebrates the return of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest with a weekend of music and fun, July 9-11.
Music of the Carpenters to come to life April 26 at WCU’s Bardo Center
The music of one of America’s top-selling duos of all time, the Carpenters, will come to life as Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center plays host to “We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered” on Sunday, April 26.
Park to host “Music in the Mountains” Festival
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will hold its eleventh annual “Music of the Mountains” celebration Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. The event tells the story of music in the Southern Appalachians through its diverse history by letting visitors...
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