Tribe to fund EA for sochan gathering in Park

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is taking a step towards its members being able to legally gather sochan in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  During an Annual Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, Tribal...

Tribal Council 2017-19 Committee Assignments

  Community Services: Vice Chief Ensley, Rep. Taylor, Rep. Wilson, Rep. French, Rep. Wahnetah, Rep. Owle, Rep. Brown Health Board: Rep. Wilson, Rep. Saunooke, Rep. French, Vice Chairman Wolfe, Rep. Owle, Rep. Brown HIP Committee: Rep. Saunooke, Rep. French, Vice...

Rose wins Birdtown run-off election

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   An Inauguration was held for the 2017-19 Tribal Council on Monday, Oct. 2. That morning, 11 Tribal Council representatives took their oath of office – missing that day was the second representative for the Birdtown...

USET meeting opens in Cherokee

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Leaders of over 20 federally-recognized tribes gathered in Cherokee this week to discuss numerous issues affecting Indian Country.  The USET (United South and Eastern Tribes) Sovereignty Protection Fund Annual...