COMMENTARY: The Matriarch Era

COMMENTARY: The Matriarch Era

By BROOKLYN BROWN Tsisqwohi (Birdtown)   Following the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) primary, I wrote a commentary about the women candidates showing up, showing out, and providing a new hope for the general election. Well, here we are. It’s the morning of Sept. 5,...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Compelling devotion, Part 1 of 2

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Compelling devotion, Part 1 of 2

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D. (https://preacherspurs.com)   Scripture references: Exodus 1:13-14, Matthew 27:32, Luke 14:16-23, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 We are called to be courageous Christians. Yes, meek and humble are traits we should aspire to, but forthright,...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Compelling devotion, Part 1 of 2

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Change of address, Part 2 of 2

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D. (https://preacherspurs.com)   Scripture References: Psalms 56:10-13, II Timothy 1:7, Deuteronomy 31:6, Luke 12:4-5, Psalms 34:11, 2 Corinthians 10:1, and 2 Corinthians 5:8 Jesus tells us who to fear and the only one we need to fear. Luke...
COMMENTARY: Dinilawigi election is a deadly serious matter

COMMENTARY: Dinilawigi election is a deadly serious matter

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.        The power of the Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) goes well beyond any town, county, or state government. The authority given to the Dinilawigi by the Charter and Governing Document of the Eastern Band of...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Compelling devotion, Part 1 of 2

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Change of address, Part 1 of 2

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D. (https://preacherspurs.com)   Scripture references: Psalms 56:10-13, II Timothy 1:7, Deuteronomy 31:6, Luke 12:4-5, Psalms 34:11, 2 Corinthians 10:1, and 2 Corinthians 5:8 Men of the present age have two problems within our churches. Men...
THE GOOD STUFF: The shadows are coming back

THE GOOD STUFF: The shadows are coming back

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – Nashoba Tushka jaunted into the end zone during a game at Ray Kinsland Memorial Stadium on Thursday evening.  As I looked at the photo during a break and saw the silhouettes of people past the end...