COMMENTARY: No word for goodbye
By RENISSA MCLAUGHLIN When my sister was diagnosed with cancer, we felt we had time. Time to…ensure our moments together were meaningful. It was a short six months. My sister was a quiet person who trusted her health care provider. She never questioned or asked for a second opinion, even after she had communicated her conditions More...
LETTER: Healing and Wellness Coalition dissolving
To the Cherokee people: The Healing and Wellness Coalition was started in 2002. It has been an unforgettable journey that we have traveled in the interest of healing and wellness among the Cherokee people More...
EDITORIAL – Taking it out on your pet
By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR I am a dog lover. Specifically, chihuahuas. For 27 years, the pitter patter of little feet has been that of doggy feet in the Jumper household. I would never More...
One Feather responds to prosecutor’s comments
During the Emergency Town Hall meeting, Tribal Prosecutor Cody White made the following statement, “Speaking to the dismissals, I know that the One Feather, everyone sees the dismissals. That’s not More...
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 More...
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 More...
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. More...
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, More...
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 More...
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 More...