LETTER: Agrees with editorial about healing from drug abuse

  I read and reread your moving article, “Fresh Red Clay” (written by Robert Jumper, One Feather editor, for the July 12 paper).  I too have pondered the high numbers of young deaths reported in the Cherokee One Feather, and then felt such sadness seeing a pile...

COMMENTARY: Nobel Peace Prize

  Observations and random thoughts Vol. 1.6 (2018)   By WILLIAM LEDFORD   Observation: Jay Z and Beyonce are basically the Sonny and Cher of the music world now…or, the Captain and Tennille. Seems that there’s one set every generation. And yes, they’ve...

LETTER: Tribal member waiting on sidewalk

  We’re still waiting for the sidewalk we were promised.  Amanda (Swimmer) has pleaded safety for the students with no results.  What is the problem?  The bridge could be a shade farther down on the land.  We consider our solutions are there, and our kids are the...

EDITORIAL: Fresh red clay

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   I have found the cemeteries are some of the most interesting and thought-provoking places that a person can spend time. I have walked several in our community, state, and nation. There is something very peaceful and...

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...