This Week in Native News

This Week in Native News

Compiled by Brooklyn Brown One Feather Reporter   DHS makes social media post featuring “American Progress” portrait, striking controversy  On July 23, The Department of Homeland Security posted a famous portrait from 1872, “American Progress” by John Gast to...
EBCI Government Explained: Absentee voting

EBCI Government Explained: Absentee voting

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – Registered voters of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) may cast an absentee ballot for tribal elections providing they meet certain criteria and deadlines.  Absentee voting is covered in...
Climbingbear found not guilty on all charges

Climbingbear found not guilty on all charges

By BROOKLYN BROWN One Feather Reporter   CHEROKEE, N.C. – Travis Climbingbear, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), was found not guilty on all seven charges by a jury of his peers in Cherokee Tribal Court on the afternoon of July 22...