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Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Sept. 2)
The One Feather will now provide weekly legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bills are shown in the order in which they were introduced following the new bills for the week.
EBCI Government Explained: Control of open burning
With fall quickly approaching, let’s delve into the law surrounding open burning on the lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). This subject can be found in Chapter 113C of the Cherokee Code.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) candidate questionnaire (Question #4)
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) candidate questionnaire (Question #4)
Whitewater Landing opens officially in Cherokee
The Whitewater Landing project, located off of Whitewater Dr. in Cherokee, N.C., was opened officially with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 27. The park has a playground, a walking book trail, restrooms, a river observation deck, and a water landing area for small boats and tubes.
One Feather School Board Questionnaire
The One Feather posed the following questions to the candidates for Cherokee School Board.
EBCI Government Explained: Land surveys
Land surveying is covered in the law of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in Cherokee Code Chapter 102. Sec. 102-1(a) states the intent, “To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the members of the Tribe, this chapter is written with the intent of improving the accuracy and consistency of land surveying and mapping activities, and land records, addressing the territory of the Tribe.”
Federal legislative updates of interest to EBCI citizens (Aug. 26)
The One Feather will now provide weekly legislative updates on various pieces of federal legislation of interest to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The bills are shown in the order in which they were introduced following the new bills for the week.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) candidate questionnaire (Question #3)
Question #3: Do you see the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians having a constitution in the next five years? If so, how do we get there – and if not, why?
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