by admin | Feb 1, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Amanda Swimmer, noted potter and fluent Cherokee speaker, has received numerous awards and honors for her artwork over the years. Now, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has given her the highest honor by...
by admin | Jan 29, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By RICHARD G. SNEED PRINCIPAL CHIEF Work on our legislative agenda continues. This month, I have submitted a resolution for approval and support from Tribal Council. Several issues are included on a single resolution concerning the upcoming legislative...
by admin | Jan 18, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF WASHINGTON – A bill that would bring several historic Cherokee sites back under the control of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was marked up and reported favorably by a unanimous vote of the House Committee on...
by admin | Jan 11, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Last summer, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians declared the opioid crisis a public nuisance. Now, the Tribe has filed a civil lawsuit against a list of manufacturers and wholesale distributors of prescription...
by admin | Jan 9, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. – A bill that would bring several historic Cherokee sites back under the control of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has support from various leaders. The Eastern Band Cherokee Historic Lands...
by admin | Jan 4, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Former Principal Chief Robert S. Youngdeer has served the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the United States of America for decades. Due to his many sacrifices and service, Chief Youngdeer has been bestowed the...