COMMENTARY: Cherokee Women showed out in the Primary

COMMENTARY: Cherokee Women showed out in the Primary

by | Jul 18, 2025 | OPINIONS

By BROOKLYN BROWN Tsisqwohi (Birdtown)     On the evening of July 17, congratulatory remarks erupted across Facebook as several women running for Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) tallied impressive numbers in the unofficial results of the Primary Election. Namely,...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What motivates you? Part 2 of 2

SPEAKING OF FAITH: What motivates you? Part 2 of 2

by | Jul 15, 2025 | OPINIONS

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D   Scripture References: Colossians 3:2, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:1, Psalms 139:23-24, Philippians 4:20 Since we were very young, the world has drilled these attitudes into our heads. You’ve...
COMMENTARY: Cherokee by degree

COMMENTARY: Cherokee by degree

by | Jul 11, 2025 | OPINIONS

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   I worked on the Qualla Boundary long before I worked for the tribe. For 13 years, I worked for a consumer product company, purchasing retail space in stores for company displays and product placement. The...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: What motivates you? Part 2 of 2

SPEAKING OF FAITH: What Motivates You? Part 1 of 2

by | Jul 11, 2025 | OPINIONS

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D   Scripture References: Colossians 3:2, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:1, Psalms 139:23-24, Philippians 4:20 The various forms of pride in humans are Satan’s sneakiest sins. Pride creeps into our...
COMMENTARY: Cherokee by degree

COMMENTARY: Reservation Dogs (and Cats)

by | Jun 27, 2025 | OPINIONS

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   I routinely travel over Soco Mountain on my commute to and from work. It is a pretty drive during most times of the year, and it is a great time to reflect on and sometimes detoxify from what can be a...