“I spoke to the Franklin Town Board on Monday, March 3 about the Nikwasi Mound and my belief that the protection of the mound should be the responsibility of the tribe. I feel like my concerns were well received. I will continue to work on this initiative with Warren Cabe, town manager, to bring a resolution back to the board for action. I want to thank those Cherokee who attended the event. A special thank you to Mathew Tooni and Tom Belt for their words during the meeting,” stated Principal Chief Michell Hicks. (Photo by Lynne Harlan/EBCI Public Relations)
