COMMENTARY: Stop highlighting Cherokee objects

COMMENTARY: Stop highlighting Cherokee objects

By JAKELI SWIMMER Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal member   I’ve recently read an article titled “Carving a Path: The Future of Cherokee Art Collection” in my local paper about Driver Blythe’s journey into the world of art collection. While the article...
COMMENTARY: Do you know how to get to the casino?

COMMENTARY: Do you know how to get to the casino?

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   Wayfinding. The word is self-explanatory. It is about finding your way to people, places, and things. In the tourism industry, it is communicating the path to your attraction, amenity, or accommodation. In the...
SPEAKING OF FAITH:  Translate that

SPEAKING OF FAITH:  Translate that

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed. D. (author of “Preacher Spurs”, Christian Faith Publishing, Meadville, Pa., 2022)   Scripture Reference: Isaiah 55:11, Lamentations 3:22-23, Mark 9:38-40 Christians worldwide read and rely exclusively on one translation of God’s...
COMMENTARY: The ancient origins of banishment

COMMENTARY: The ancient origins of banishment

By BROOKLYN BROWN Tsisqwohi (Birdtown)   The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) utilizes banishment to maintain law and order on the Qualla Boundary. Individuals convicted of crimes ranging from drug trafficking to assault can and...
COMMENTARY: Do you know how to get to the casino?

COMMENTARY: Do we enjoy being in the dark?

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   I do not know about you, but I like to be in the know. Because of our “smart” phones, we can access a flood of information in a short time span. Much of what we see and hear, we must filter because along with...