Tribal Archive Facility to be developed

SUBMITTED By SARAH M. SNEED Tribal Council unanimously approved on July 1 the development of a Tribal Archive Facility for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.  The measure, submitted by Birdtown Rep. Tunney Crowe, provides for the development of a repository...

One Feather Website wins Award

ONE FEATHER STAFF REPORT The website of The Cherokee One Feather took 3rd place in Website General Excellence at the 2010 NAJA (Native American Journalists Association) Media Awards held Friday, July 23 in St. Paul, Minn. List of 2010 NAJA Media Award Winners:...

House approves Tribal Law & Order Act

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF  A major piece of legislation affecting law enforcement within tribal communities was passed by the House on Wednesday, July 21.  The Tribal Law & Order Act of 2009 grants Tribal Courts the authority to impose harsher...

The Raleigh Report – July 23

From the Office of Representative Phil Haire In recent years, North Carolina lawmakers have started to think more about our state’s energy policies. These efforts not only help us save money, but also help us conserve our resources and reduce our dependence on foreign...