NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
EBCI Government Explained: Business Committee
The Business Committee of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has many varied functions as outlined throughout the Cherokee Code. Its duties and existence are covered in Cherokee Code Sec. 117-33.
Qualla Boundary Head Start & Early Head Start awarded Tribal Childcare Licensure for the fifth year in a row
EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health & Human Services Division (EBCI PHHS) Regulatory & Compliance Department (RCD) has announced the Qualla Boundary Head Start & Early Head Start (QB HS & EHS) centers, Dora Reed Center, and Big Cove Children’s Center have been awarded their annual Tribal Childcare Licensure for the fifth year.
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (July 9)
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.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Preservation Foundation cosponsors 16th annual Day of Caring
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, and the Offices of the Principal Chief and Vice Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) came together to sponsor the 16th annual Day of Caring on Thursday, May 16.
“Appreciate the journey”: Cherokee High School Class of 2024 graduates 92
Cherokee High School (CHS) held their Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 on the evening of Friday, May 24 in Ray Kinsland Stadium. CHS had a graduating class of 92 students.
‘Life-saver’ among SCC grads honored at Medical Assisting pinning ceremony
One day last fall, Jessica Bradley started feeling uncharacteristically ill while on the job as a Medical Assisting Instructor at Southwestern Community College.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Noquisi Initiative addresses “Nikwasi” letter.
Noquisiyi Mound in Franklin radiates the life of people who once farmed around its roots, resolved questions at its crest, and celebrated community in its shadow.
COMMENTARY: Right focus
“It is very important to get out and educate for this upcoming election. We need to take a serious look at all candidates. Take the “D’s” (Democrat) and “R’s” (Republican) off the candidates.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Tough choice
Think of all those pursuits we have in life. Every one of us has them.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Two EBCI tribal members win state titles
Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink and Ben Wachacha, both members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), won individual wrestling state championships on Saturday, June 26.
TRACK & FIELD: Several Cherokee High athletes place at regional, qualify for state meet
Several members of the Cherokee High School varsity track and field team placed in the top four in their event at the 1A West Regional championship held at the school on Friday, June 18.
ON THE SIDELINES: Student-athletes should be commended for handling of pandemic season
As this sports season, arguably one of the oddest in state history, winds down, we should turn to the remarkable ability of most of the student-athletes to just hunker down and do what they needed to do for the love of their sport.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Barbara Swimmer George
Barbara Swimmer George, age 72, of the Painttown Community, passed away Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital.
OBITUARY: Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie)
Richard Earl Arneach Jr. (Richie) was at his residence when the Lord unexpectedly called him Home on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Richie was born in Cherokee, N.C. Oct. 11, 1951 to the late Richard Earl Arneach, Sr (Buster) and Bonnie Louise Arneach. Richie celebrated his 73rd birthday in Heaven.
OBITUARY: William Joseph Hornbuckle (Billy Joe)
William Joseph Hornbuckle (Billy Joe), 55, of Cherokee, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late George and Mary George Hornbuckle.
HAPPENINGS
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for June 3-5
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 May 27-29
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
Civic Orchestra to perform Dec. 4 at WCU
The Western Carolina Civic Orchestra will give its fall semester performance Thursday, Dec. 4, at Western Carolina University.
Willie Nelson to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Willie Nelson is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at 7:30pm.
Heart to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Heart is set to play Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.
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