NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Aug. 5)
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.
US441/Newfound Gap Road closed until further notice due to road damage
US441/Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to road damage.
Chief Report for June 2025
June was a month of continued progress, service, and reflection. From honoring our history and strengthening our government relationships to celebrating the hard work of our youth and public servants, we stayed focused on building up our Tribe together.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“The Way We Connect with the World:” A Night for Indigenous Filmmaking
The Museum of the Cherokee People hosted their annual Indigenous film screening, “The Way We Connect with the World,” on the evening of Friday, Aug. 2 at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
New Kituwah Academy prepares for 2024-25 school year
New Kituwah Academy (NKA), the early childhood to sixth grade Cherokee language immersion school in Cherokee, boasts several new enhancements for the 2024-25 school year.
A day in the life: Cherokee Royalty at the Choctaw Indian Fair
From July 9-14, 2023-24 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Royalty, including Miss Cherokee Scarlett “Gigage” Guy, Teen Miss Cherokee Kyndra Postoak, Junior Miss Cherokee Kennedy Moore, and Little Miss Cherokee Rhiannon Postoak, along with their chaperones and EBCI Pageant Board members Lisa Penick and Natalie Grant, travelled to Choctaw, Miss., to attend the 74th Annual Choctaw Indian Fair.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Supercharged storms, and what that means to you
I’d like to start this article by sending my thoughts and prayers to any business or family affected by Hurricane Helene; it was truly devastating, and I wish only the best to those who were and still are. At this time, many of you might be asking, “Why did an inner city get hit so hard from a hurricane?”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Test Yourself
I have a long list of questions for you. Think about each one.
COMMENTARY: The Fair is exceptional
During the early part of the century, logging and farming provided income and subsistence, but the tribe also turned to tourism as a source of income.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Varsity Braves win team event at Eagles Meet
The Cherokee Braves varsity cross country team took first place at the Hiwassee Dam Eagle Meet held at the Murphy High School XC Course in Murphy on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Cherokee youth giving triathlon a go
The sport of triathlon is a tough discipline that involves swimming, cycling, and running combined into one race. Dvdaya, Ogana, and Uweluga Swimmer and Joscelyn and Cambry Stamper, all members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, participated in the Sugar Creek Youth Triathlon in Greer, S.C. in early September.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee runners place at Bulldog XC Meet
Members of the Cherokee High School and Middle School cross country teams traveled to Murphy High School for the Bulldog XC Meet on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 25.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Ethelyn “Sis” Roberts
Ethelyn “Sis” Roberts, a cherished member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the age of 104. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
OBITUARY: Curtis Ray Ward
Curtis Ray Ward, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
OBITUARY: Clarence Steven Arch
Clarence Steven Arch, 63, of the Big Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 16-18
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 Sept. 9-11
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 Sept. 2-4
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
New Journal of Cherokee Studies released by Museum
The new Journal of Cherokee Studies has just been released by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
WCU School of Music faculty to present Feb. 19 recital
Three members of the faculty of Western Carolina University’s School of Music will present a recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the recital hall of WCU’s Coulter Building.
‘Rocky Horror Show’ to hit WCU stage Feb. 19-21
The campy cult classic “The Rocky Horror Show,” a musical comedy that pays homage to the science fiction and B-grade horror movies of the mid-20th century, will warp its way through time to hit the stage in February at Western Carolina University as part of the School of Stage and Screen’s 2014-15 theatrical season.
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