by admin | Nov 10, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JOSEPH MARTIN ONE FEATHER STAFF President Donald Trump’s opposition to and lobbying against tribal sovereignty has been well-documented. He’s appeared before a congressional subcommittee making unsubstantiated claims that Indian gaming was riddled...
by admin | Nov 10, 2018 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court. All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tribal Court Docket for Nov. 14,...
by admin | Nov 10, 2018 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By PRINCIPAL CHIEF RICHARD G. SNEED Shiyo tribal members! The past few weeks have been very busy for myself and my staff. We were involved with Halloween events, regional meetings, and serving the needs of enrolled members. On Monday, Oct. 29, I...
by admin | Nov 9, 2018 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JOSEPH MARTIN ONE FEATHER STAFF SYLVA – Democrat Brian McMahan will remain as chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners after he defeated Republican challenger Ron Mau by a vote 8,475-6,393. Had Mau prevailed, EBCI Tribal Secretary of...
by admin | Nov 9, 2018 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JOSEPH MARTIN ONE FEATHER STAFF A tribal descendant’s bid to unseat an incumbent sheriff in Swain County failed. Republican Sheriff Curtis Cochran defeated Democratic challenger Rocky Sampson by a vote of 3,354 to 1,895. Sampson, whose father was on...
by admin | Nov 9, 2018 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
By JOSEPH MARTIN ONE FEATHER STAFF With mid-term elections completed and votes counted, the tribe’s representation in Washington and Raleigh will remain the same. A new chairman of the Swain County Board of Commissioners, Democrat Ben Bushyhead, a tribal...