EDITORIAL: More than just fishing

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   I remember from a very early age the times I spent with my grandfather on the riverbanks of western North Carolina. He showed me how to bait a hook with corn, worms, and crickets. Sometimes, we would make up dough...

EDITORIAL: Pondering the weight while we wait

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   “A Tribal census, for the purpose of determining the weight of the vote to be cast by each Council member, shall be conducted prior to the 1981 Tribal election and prior to the election each ten years thereafter to...

EDITORIAL: It is what Cherokee people do

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   In September, the entire legislative branch of our Tribe is up for election. There are four candidates in each of the six communities to consider. Each brings a level of education, experience, and personal conviction...

LETTER: Visitor impressed with Fire Mountain Trail

  As a frequent visitor to the area, I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Cherokee Fire Mountain Trail. I would first like to offer my highest compliments on a project very well done. The trails showcase your beautiful lands in a way that can be...

COMMENTARY: Festivus and new business…

Observations and random thoughts Volume 21.1   By WILLIAM LEDFORD   Sorry folks, this issue is kinda old, the guys at the One Feather threw my last one in the trash I guess. The past few weeks have been eye-openers both at home and abroad so I get it. The...