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...
EBCI Government Explained: Absentee voting

EBCI Government Explained: Lands Committee

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Lands Committee, originally known as the Land Committee, was established with the passage of Res. No. 520 on Oct. 12, 1962.  The legislation stated, “Be It Resolved that the Tribal Council be...