OBITUARY: Addie Pauline Reed

OBITUARY: Addie Pauline Reed

Addie Pauline Reed, 53, of Cherokee, N.C., passed away Friday afternoon on Nov. 8, 2024, at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, N.C., following a period of declining health. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. A native and lifelong resident of...
COMMENTARY: The ancient origins of banishment

COMMENTARY: The ancient origins of banishment

By BROOKLYN BROWN Tsisqwohi (Birdtown)   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) utilizes banishment to maintain law and order on the Qualla Boundary. Individuals convicted of crimes ranging from drug trafficking to assault can and...