NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
A Lumbee recognition bill passes U.S. House again
For the third Congress in a row, a House bill that would grant federal recognition to the state-recognized Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has passed. By a vote of 311-96, the Lumbee Fairness Act (H.R. 1101) passed the U.S. House of Representatives, in the 118th Congress, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.
Groundbreaking held for Soco Falls Trailhead improvements project
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held a groundbreaking for improvements to the Soco Falls Trailhead on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 13. The project is being paid for with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) funds.
Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Hicks serving on Governor-Elect Josh Stein’s Transition Team
As Governor-Elect Josh Stein prepares to assume office, Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) continues his role as a member of Stein’s transition team.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
121 Holes: Check out cribbage group in Cherokee
Most enthusiasts consider it the best two-person card game there is. It has the combinations of poker, the strategic thinking of bridge, the luck of Crazy Eights, the math you wished you had learned in high school, and some of the best interaction between players of any game.
Asheville Symphony to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee Center’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Join the Asheville Symphony to ring in the new year with soul, symphony and style during “New Year’s Eve: She’s Got Soul” on Sunday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. in the Harrah’s Cherokee Center’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena.
EBCI Community Clubs recognized at WNC Honors Awards
The WNC Honors Awards, a program of WNC Communities, is built on a 74-year tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas and grassroots solutions.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: How do we learn?
We have seen many studies on how people learn. Some learn by listening. Others by seeing. Others by doing.
Faith Commentary: You get what you deserve
And what is that, exactly? What do we deserve? Does anyone owe us anything? This nation? This county? Does your mom or your dad owe you anything? Does your brother or your sister? How about your kids?
LETTER: North Carolina residents eager to celebrate dispensary opening
When I began the Change is Coming movement in 2020, the goal was to tear down the wall forcing cannabis users to die in the dark and allow them to finally grow in the light. In 2021,
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Community shows support for Braves Kickoff Classic
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Staff Mist was rising off the greens at the Sequoyah National Golf Club when over 80 participants took to the course to raise funds for Cherokee football players on the morning of Friday, July 23. The annual Braves Kickoff...
Cherokee High School Athletic Awards for 2020-21
Student-athletes at Cherokee High School were honored during the school’s annual Athletic Awards event at the Charles George Memorial Arena on the evening of Thursday, July 15.
Gadusi Bike Community opens doors to mountain biking
The Gadusi Bike Community was founded by Jones-Bowman Fellow Levi West in 2019. Each Jones-Bowman LAP fellow must complete a leadership goal as well as a cultural goal and have $4000 to accomplish these goals. As a leadership goal, West had a desire to share his love of mountain biking with the community for good reason.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Fredrick Gerald Reed Sr.
Fredrick Gerald Reed Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Cherokee, N.C., with his wife, kids, and family by his side.
OBITUARY: Nathan Faymer West
Nathan Faymer West, age 70, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He is the son of the late Alfred West and Geneva Wolfe West.
OBITUARY: Rickie Allen “Bud” Armachain
Rickie Allen “Bud” Armachain, age 60, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He is the son of the late Nellie Screamer Armachain.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 26-28
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 Aug. 17-21
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. 98th Annual Crow Fair Pow Wow &...
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 11-14
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
Styx to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Classic rock icons STYX returns to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort on Friday, March 13 at 9pm.
‘Sounds of the Season’ to be presented Dec. 7 at WCU
The annual “Sounds of the Season” holiday concert, featuring faculty and students in small chamber groups and larger ensembles, will be presented by the School of Music at Western Carolina University on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Former Mouseketeer to host evening of music, stories, laughter Dec. 2 at WCU
Former Mouseketeer Lindsey Alley will present an evening of musical performances mingled with stand-up comedy titled “Blood, Sweat and Mousketears” at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, Dec 2.
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