NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Three new ordinances submitted during June Dinilawigi (Tribal Council)
Three news ordinances were submitted during the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) regular session on Thursday, June 5.
EBCI Government Explained: Exclusion (banishment) powers
The Cherokee Code of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians gives tribal leaders the authority to exclude individuals, including EBCI tribal members, from its lands. This process is sometimes referred to as banishment but is referred to as exclusion in the Code.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (June 2025)
Every few weeks, the One Feather will provide 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.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Chief’s Awards presented
The Chief’s Awards were presented by Ugvwiyuhi (Principal Chief) Michell Hicks and Taline Ugvwiyu (Vice Chief) Alan B. Ensley in the Cherokee Tribal Council House on the morning of Wednesday, May 8.
Shannon Swimmer named director of WCU Cherokee Center
After several years working in tribal law, Swimmer has returned to WCU in a new capacity, as director of the Cherokee Center.
Crowe receives Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation has announced Susan Crowe, manager of the CIHA (Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority) Eye Clinic, as the recipient of the 2023 Lula Owl Gloyne Person of Excellence Award.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Walk like a man (Part 1 of 2)
Joshua 1, God tells his people that the land He promised is directly in front of them, but they needed the courage to take it. As New Testament Christians, our Great Commandment is similar.
COMMENTARY: Don’t let your intelligence be artificial
I have recently received press releases from various entities that are very likely written by AI applications. AI tech is a learning tech, which means it needs input to be effective, especially when it comes to writing things like articles and press releases.
COMMENTARY: Ama
There has been an abundance of water adventures on the Qualla Boundary recently.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves drop season-opener at Smoky Mtn.
On an absolutely beautiful night for football, complete with an amazing sunset, Cherokee got its 2021 campaign started with a visit to Smoky Mountain. The Mustangs (1-0), behind a three touchdown night for Isaiah McNeely, took the win 41-13 over the Braves (0-1).
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee opens season at Swain-hosted meet at Kituwah
The Cherokee High School and Middle School cross country season got underway on the overcast morning of Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Kituwah site. A total of nine high school teams and seven middle school teams competed in the event hosted by Swain County High School athletics.
ON THE SIDELINES: Field of Dreams game comes at a great time
I’ve written many times about the ability of sports to provide nice distractions from a stressful world. Major League Baseball came up with one of the best ones I’ve ever seen.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Tony Steven Taylor
Tony Steven Taylor, 61, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital. Tony was born Nov. 1, 1963 to the late Sandi Taylor Reagan. He loved his Tarheels, his babies, and taking care of his loved ones.
OBITUARY: LilyMay Smith Tucker
LilyMay Smith Tucker, age 87, of the Wolftown/Big Y community, passed away at her residence after an extended illness on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. She is the daughter of the late John and Ollie Smith.
OBITUARY: Ned Armachain
Ned Armachain passed on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Cherokee, N.C. He was a resident of Tsali Care Center.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for Aug. 4-7
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 July 29-31
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 July 22-24
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
WCU traditional music series continues with concert by Deitz Family
The 2014-15 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Concert and Jam Series at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Dec. 4, with a concert featuring the Deitz Family.
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.
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