COMMENTARY: Look for the signs of weakness

COMMENTARY: Look for the signs of weakness

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   An unattributed meme on social media prompted me to write this. I think it is especially relevant in an election for the tribe. The meme talked about the signs of a weak leader, and I believe this is something...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Better teachers (Part 2 of 2)

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Better teachers (Part 2 of 2)

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D (https://preacherspurs.com)   Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 28:19, Mark 12:30-31, James 2: 1-9, and John 13:35 Jesus’ love for those He ministered to is not the average Sunday morning churchgoer we see today....
COMMENTARY: Concerns on constitutional referendum

COMMENTARY: Concerns on constitutional referendum

By HANNAH SMITH   As the Constitution Convention gears up to vote on how to proceed with a constitutional referendum for registered voting members of the EBCI, I wanted to comment on something that has puzzled me and that is worrying me. I am puzzled why there is...
COMMENTARY: Look for the signs of weakness

COMMENTARY: Things that make you go hmmm…

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   As we enter the last laps of the mid-term election process, it is a good idea sometimes to go grab a cup of coffee (or tea if that is your beverage of choice), get in a comfy, peaceful place, and ponder those...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Better teachers (Part 2 of 2)

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Better teachers (Part 1 of 2)

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D (https://preacherspurs.com)   Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 28:19, Mark 12:30-31, James 2: 1-9, and John 13:35 I hope to encourage church fellowship to follow God’s commission and commandments to make disciples who...
COMMENTARY: Look for the signs of weakness

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: LGBTQ should have equal rights in EBCI

This is an EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Election Year. Please do not vote for any candidate just because its someone you know or because they waved at you once at Food Lion. Remember, most of these Council members voted against our ᏄᏓᎴ ᎠᏓᎾᏙ (different...