NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Marking a new chapter: EBCI holds Inauguration for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) and School Board
Working together and unity were two of the themes as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) held an inauguration for the 2025-27 Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) and two members of the Cherokee School Board. The event was held at the Charles George Memorial Arena in Cherokee, N.C. on the morning of Monday, Oct. 6.
Property adjacent to Noquisi Mound receives Cherokee name
A small piece of property located adjacent to the Noquisi Mound, sometimes referred to as the Nikwasi Mound, has been given a Cherokee name.
EBCI making progress on MMIP database development
In May, Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) passed a resolution directing the development of a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) database for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
NC Healthcare Association honors Casey Cooper with Distinguished Service Award
Casey Cooper, chief executive officer of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, has been awarded the North Carolina Healthcare Association’s (NCHA) highest honor — the 2024 Distinguished Service Award.
VisitCherokeeNC.com Wins Prestigious Gold dotComm Award
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has announced that VisitCherokeeNC.com has been awarded the Gold dotComm Award in the website redesign category.
LETTER: You’re invited to the 18th Protecting Mother Earth Conference in Cherokee
The Eastern Cherokee Organization and the Indigenous Environmental Network is honored to formally invite our community members to the 18th Protecting Mother Earth Conference (PME), happening in Cherokee, N.C. from Aug. 1-4.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Dr. Bunio encourages vaccinations
I wanted to take a moment to personally share that last week, my wife, Donna Bradley, and I both received our COVID vaccines and plan to receive our flu vaccines in October.
COMMENTARY: The U.S. government should enforce eagle feather regulations
During the September session of Dinilawigi (Tribal Council), the American Eagle Foundation (AEF) presented. The purpose of their visit was to solicit a partnership with the tribe to develop a rehabilitation and hospital facility for eagles and other birds of prey. The visit was facilitated by the Steve Youngdeer Post of the American Legion Post 143.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Consider Christ for Christ’s Sake
It is a true statement that the best part of any community is the people. Unfortunately, we also must acknowledge the other side of that reality.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves weekly results round-up
WRESTLING: Braves weekly results round-up
Middle School Track and Field: CMS hosts Martins Creek, Rosman
The Cherokee Middle School track and field team hosted Martins Creek and Rosman on the afternoon of Friday, May 7.
BASEBALL: Braves take win over Eagles in bottom of seventh
Cherokee Braves fans got a treat as Daniel Thompson crossed the plate to score the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give them a 5-4 win over the Hiwassee Dam Eagles at home on the afternoon of Friday, May 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Francisco Esparza Jr.
Francisco Esparza Jr., age 50, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Mission Hospital after a brief illness.
OBITUARY: Amanda Lee Beck Bevis
Amanda Lee Beck Bevis, 82, of the Qualla Community, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at her residence.
OBITUARY: Justin Ray Queen
Justin Ray Queen, 23, of Cherokee NC, had a change of address on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. He no longer resides in Cherokee but is now living in his heavenly home with his Maker and King.
HAPPENINGS
‘Rooted in the Mountains’ symposium coming up Sept. 24-25 at WCU
“Plants for Food and Medicine” is the theme for Western Carolina University’s sixth annual symposium, Rooted in the Mountains: Valuing our Common Ground, coming up Thursday, Sept. 24, and Friday, Sept. 25.
Upcoming Pow Wows for Sept. 25-27
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.
Roller Derby action in Bryson this Saturday
The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls are set to take on the Middle Georgia Derby Demons in flat track roller derby action on Saturday, Sept. 19. The double-header will start with the SMRG junior team, the Lil’ Nemesisters bouting the Atomic City Fallouts from Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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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