LETTER: EBCI tribal member opposes Catawba casino proposal

  To the Editor, The Catawba Indian Tribe is proposing a casino complex near Charlotte. They have succeeded in getting their Senator Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina, to introduce a bill that would clear the way for the Catawba Tribe to take 16 acres near Kings...

LETTER: Rep. Wilson to speak about cannabis at conference

  Note: Wolftown Rep. Jeremy Wilson will give a speech entitled “Is cannabis the right fit for your tribe?” at the Native American Finance Officers Association Conference being held April 15-16 in Portland, Ore.  This letter describes what he will discuss.  I...

EDITORIAL: Open letter to candidates and voters

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   “Politicking was not to my liking. I had spent my lifetime giving and taking orders, where everyone was treated in like manner, where no special favoritism could be shown. I did have friends out there where the voters...

COMMENTARY: Let’s talk about the Oliphant in the room

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   This commentary isn’t about the mythical creature from Tolkien stories but a landmark federal case that has adversely affected tribal communities for decades.  The Supreme Court case of Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian...