by admin | Jun 29, 2017 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR A few facts from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): Approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year (3.3 million dogs and 3.2 million...
by admin | Jun 26, 2017 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR The adoption, fostering, and placement of Cherokee children has been a top topic of discussion in the community from the water cooler to the Council chambers in recent months. Finding a home for displaced Cherokee kids...
by admin | Jun 14, 2017 | OPINIONS
It was such a delight and honor to enjoy the beautiful new trails last week at Cherokee! Thank you for the incredible experience. The trails are immaculate, well-marked, beautiful, challenging, fast, and offer a variety of opportunities to enjoy your bike and...
by admin | Jun 5, 2017 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR Last week, I witnessed a sad scene at the Cherokee Welcome Center. Part of my responsibility these days is to frequent the Center, primarily to see if there is anything Josie and her staff needs to perform their duties of greeting...
by admin | May 30, 2017 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR It has been and continues to be a historic journey for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. We are witnessing a government evolution and maybe even a revolution. Just in the past month alone, we have seen our...
by admin | May 13, 2017 | OPINIONS
Note: This is a letter sent by Robert Chavis to Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC). The Skarure Katehnuaka Tuscarora Nation of Indians have and are of a rich part of NC history past and present. We are state and federal, yet the state NCCIA (North Carolina Commission of...