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Tafoya receives prestigious art award

Tafoya receives prestigious art award

Rhiannon Skye Tafoya has been named one of 10 recipients of the LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artist Award given by the Native Arts + Cultures Foundation (NACF).  Tafoya, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with Santa Clara Pueblo heritage, is a multi-medium visual artist who has a love of basketry. 

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Previously unseen photo of Charles George donated to Post

Previously unseen photo of Charles George donated to Post

A new photo of PFC Charles George, Medal of Honor recipient, has surfaced.  The photo, which shows PFC George with his unit during the Korean War, was donated to the Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 for its museum during a meeting at Post Headquarters in Cherokee, N.C. on the evening of Monday, Aug. 18.

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“Moving Forward, Standing Strong”: EBCI to host ATALM Conference in October

“Moving Forward, Standing Strong”: EBCI to host ATALM Conference in October

Over 1,500 people working in the field of tribal archives, libraries, and museums will convene in Cherokee in two months for a conference with the slogan of “Moving Forward, Standing Strong”.  The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is set to host the annual conference of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, N.C. on Oct. 7-9. 

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SPEAKING OF FAITH: Change of address, Part 2 of 2

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Change of address, Part 2 of 2

Jesus tells us who to fear and the only one we need to fear. Luke 12:4-5 “Jesus says, And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.”

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COMMENTARY: Dinilawigi election is a deadly serious matter

COMMENTARY: Dinilawigi election is a deadly serious matter

The power of the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) goes well beyond any town, county, or state government. The authority given to the Dinilawigi by the Charter and Governing Document of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is far-reaching. Its power is not limited to legislating.

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OBITUARY: Ramona Lossie

OBITUARY: Ramona Lossie

Ramona Lossie, beloved, mother, sister, and esteemed Cherokee basket maker, passed away on Aug. 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Cherokee, Ramona devoted her life to preserving and teaching the art of Cherokee basketry.

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OBITUARY: Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy)

OBITUARY: Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy)

Barbara A. Saunooke (Bossy), 77, of the Birdtown Community, took the hand of Jesus to walk on the streets of Gold Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Bell) Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...

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HAPPENINGS

Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 7-10

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.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Cherokee musicians featured in new album with N.C. artists

Cherokee musicians featured in new album with N.C. artists

Blue Ridge Music Trails released an album in November of 2023 titled, “Fine Tuned: Volume One” featuring artists from western North Carolina to highlight the musical traditions of the region. Keaw’e Bone and Jarrett Wildcatt, members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), collaborated on a song on the album titled, “Three Demons.”

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