EDITORIAL: Pondering the weight while we wait

by | Jul 17, 2017 | OPINIONS

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   “A Tribal census, for the purpose of determining the weight of the vote to be cast by each Council member, shall be conducted prior to the 1981 Tribal election and prior to the election each ten years thereafter to...

EDITORIAL: It is what Cherokee people do

by | Jul 11, 2017 | OPINIONS

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   In September, the entire legislative branch of our Tribe is up for election. There are four candidates in each of the six communities to consider. Each brings a level of education, experience, and personal conviction...

LETTER: Visitor impressed with Fire Mountain Trail

by | Jul 5, 2017 | OPINIONS

  As a frequent visitor to the area, I recently had the opportunity to visit the new Cherokee Fire Mountain Trail. I would first like to offer my highest compliments on a project very well done. The trails showcase your beautiful lands in a way that can be...

COMMENTARY: Festivus and new business…

by | Jun 30, 2017 | OPINIONS

Observations and random thoughts Volume 21.1   By WILLIAM LEDFORD   Sorry folks, this issue is kinda old, the guys at the One Feather threw my last one in the trash I guess. The past few weeks have been eye-openers both at home and abroad so I get it. The...

EDITORIAL: Let’s keep the killing to a minimum.

by | 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...