EDITORIAL: No one stands alone

  By ROBERT JUMPER  ONE FEATHER EDITOR    We are a strong nation of Cherokee people. Our Chiefs and Tribal Council members are the custodians of the people, controlling the purse strings and the function of our government and communities. From Cherokee to...

EDITORIAL: Humanity as a commodity

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   I was privileged to participate in a presentation regarding human trafficking a few weeks ago, and the statistics were alarming. Slavery has been an issue throughout the history of mankind. There are references in the...

EDITORIAL: It’s not about a statue

  By ROBERT JUMPER  ONE FEATHER EDITOR    A reader and tribal member sent a commentary to the One Feather. She wanted to report what she felt was a racial discrimination against her during a negotiation for a vehicle at an Asheville dealership. A...

EDITORIAL: Street crime in Cherokee

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   We live on some of the most beautiful lands in the world. For many years, they remained mostly untouched by most human hands. We took only what we needed for self and family, always thankful to the Creator for letting...

COMMENTARY: Why hemp? Three reasons why hemp is our future

  By WOLFTOWN REP. JEREMY WILSON   What is hemp? Hemp, although not marijuana, is often associated with it. Hemp derives from Cannabis Sativa, which also associates with marijuana. However, hemp does not contain the levels of THC (the ingredient that gives...

LETTER: Harry’s on the Hill update

  (Note: This is an update on an issue described in a commentary published at theonefeather.com on Thursday, May 31.  This update letter is dated the following day, Friday, June 1.)  First and foremost, I would like to say, “Thank you!” Everyone has been overly...