by admin | Apr 9, 2018 | OPINIONS
Observations and random thoughts Vol. 2018 1.5 By WILLIAM LEDFORD I want to start this edition with my best wishes to the family of Dr. Wolfe who has walked on. He was a Cherokee National treasure. It behooves us to understand that he came from a time...
by admin | Apr 3, 2018 | OPINIONS
Note: One Feather staff sat down recently with Mary “Missy” Crowe, an EBCI tribal member from the Yellowhill Community, who wished to express her thoughts and experiences with the tribal election process. This is a transcription of that discussion. The One...
by admin | Apr 2, 2018 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR I have heard Tribal Council and community members discuss the possibility of one person, one vote in tribal government for many years. It is a topic of discussion because current law requires a census of the people to...
by admin | Apr 2, 2018 | OPINIONS
Several months ago, I had surgery on my knee and during that time I was debilitated, it was necessary for me to use a walker. Being an avid sports fan, I started attending basketball events at the high school as soon as I could. It was during this time that I...
by admin | Mar 26, 2018 | OPINIONS
Isn’t it ironic how tribal leaders, and members alike, still seem to struggle with ideas of ways that would best benefit our Tribe when it comes to diversification of our business interest? Especially when we’re sitting right on top, (and own) what could be,...
by admin | Mar 23, 2018 | OPINIONS
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR I am a student of government. I hate politics, but I gravitate to discussion of public issues, and one leads to the other. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners recently held a public hearing to discuss what is...
