COMMENTARY: “A Call to Arms” 

by | Nov 11, 2021 | OPINIONS

  Editor’s Note: The following keynote address was presented by Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed at the Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day observance in Cherokee.   Let me first say welcome to all our veterans from every branch of service, and a heartfelt...

COMMENTARY: Longer terms are not enough

by | Nov 3, 2021 | OPINIONS

  By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor   Four-year terms for our elected officials are the best solutions for the long-term health of our Tribe (please see last week’s commentary), but it should be done in conjunction with two other missing tenants in our...

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Be healed and made whole…

by | Oct 29, 2021 | OPINIONS

  By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate)           Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church   Read Mark 6:45, 53-56. We should not be afraid of any virus when Jesus resides within our hearts. God is still God. He is to be everything to us....

COMMENTARY: Longer terms would mean better governance.

by | Oct 29, 2021 | OPINIONS

  By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor   I know. I get the immediate negative response when I bring up making Tribal Council seats four years instead of two. There are some in our community that believe that they will remove someone from office quickly if...

StrongHearts addresses Native American Heritage Month   

by | Oct 29, 2021 | OPINIONS

  By StrongHearts Native Helpline   In November, National Native American Heritage Month raises awareness about our history, our present-day struggles and our hope for the future. The histories of Native peoples should never be forgotten and that’s why it’s vital...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to School Board members  

by | Oct 27, 2021 | OPINIONS

  If you have watched or read the news in recent months, you know what is happening at some school board meetings across the country.  The harassment and threats on the lives of school board members in various places is very distressing.  Thankfully, we have been...