NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Police Commission holds March meeting
The Cherokee Police Commission met in the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) training room on the afternoon of Thursday, March 13.
EBCI Government Explained: The Charter and Governing Document
The current governing document of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is known as the Charter and Governing Document. It was set in motion by the EBCI with Res. No. 132 (1986) on May 8, 1986.
Wadulisi Crew asks for community input
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Natural Resources Department (NRD) and the Junaluska Museum are collaborating to conduct interviews with EBCI members to aid co-stewardship between the EBCI and the United States Forest Service (USFS). They are asking for the community’s help in providing input.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kananesgi Fashion Show and Art Competition announces winners
Following yet another stunning display of Cherokee designs, the Kananesgi Fashion Show and Art Competition organizers announced the list of artists and makers earning top prizes.
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Rolls
Cherokee Central Schools Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
Cherokee Central Schools Honor Rolls – 1st Quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Control yourself, Part 2 of 2
There you are alone in your head, and you’re thinking something sinful, like; you must do this, you hate that, somebody wronged you and you want revenge, she’s hot and needs me, I must have this or that, I’m addicted and need that.
COMMENTARY: MMIW is not a competition
When I started working at the Cherokee One Feather in October 2023, an immediate goal of mine was to create recurring graphics and articles on the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) movement, specifically as it relates to the Qualla Boundary.
COMMENTARY: Blessed are the caregivers
“Getting old ain’t for sissies.” This is a statement that you will hear frequently among the older generation, and it refers to many of the challenges of getting older. As we age, things change for us inside and out. Physically, our bones, muscles, and internal organs begin to wear and deteriorate. It starts happening sooner than most of us think (or want to think).
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee hosts first meet of season
The Cherokee High School varsity track and field team hosted a three-team meet with Rosman and Tri-County Early College on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 28.
Harrah’s Cherokee, Tribe extend sponsorship of Swarm
The Georgia Swarm has announced that Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have extended their co-presenting sponsorship of the Swarm for the next five seasons.
TRACK and FIELD: Cherokee Middle opens season at Hayesville
The Cherokee Middle School (CMS) track and field team opened its season at Hayesville on the afternoon of Monday, April 26 in a meet with Hayesville Middle School and Murphy Middle School.
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 Dec. 11-13
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 Nov. 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.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Nov. 20-22
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
Fight Lab 39 MMA Event to be held at Harrah’s Cherokee
Fight night returns to Cherokee with Fight Lab 39. Featuring 10-12 action-packed, mixed martial Arts bouts, the Fight Lab MMA is renowned for their wall to wall aggression, action, gogo-dancing ring girls and unique form of entertainment. Whether you are a seasoned...
Wildlife ranger, AT thru-hiker to sign their books in Park
A recently-retired Great Smoky Mountains National Park wildlife biologist and an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, both of whom turned author following their experiences in and around the national park, will sign copies of their books at national park visitor centers in...
Tribal member is a finalist for prestigious book prize
Herman Melville, author of Moby Dick, once said, “To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme.” That is exactly what one EBCI tribal member has done, and it has paid off.
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