Latest Opinions
COMMENTARY: Is exclusion serious?
The ability to banish or exclude people from our lands “is an inherent and essential part of Tribal sovereignty. It is indispensable to the Tribe’s autonomy and self-governance.” Sounds serious to our government.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wants more activities after fishing tournament
As an enrolled member that travels to Cherokee for the fishing tournament, is there anything else that we, as a Tribe, can do more during the events?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Stuck in the middle
How many basketfuls of the boy’s lunch leftovers remained? What a miracle that was in the middle of that region with no large cities nearby! There were at least 5,000 men, their wives, and children, but only men were counted, not their wives and children who were also fed.
COMMENTARY: Oh, what a tangled web we weave
I have always been a great proponent of transparency in government. And I know that some of you are wondering why I won’t let go of the topic. I think it is a critical need that is at the forefront of the issues of our Tribe.
COMMENTARY: Tsali Manor Seniors thankful after bus scare
On the evening of Dec. 8, 2022, Tsali Manor Senior Citizens were on their annual Christmas outing to Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Are we ready yet?
In Psalm 91, we are to submit to God, submit to the Lord yield to Him, draw nigh (draw closer to Him), honor Him and He will honor the one honoring Him, cleanse the heart, purify the heart. As it tells us in Psalm 91, it is in the secret place, that His secrets are revealed.
COMMENTARY: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
In looking at our candidates for elected office, the thought of those lucky pieces and marriage popped into my head. In many ways, our elections are about who we will be married to for the next two to four years.
Speaking of Faith: What is the fire of revival?
“Does anyone know what will happen when a revival fire or any fire starts burning?”
Call
(828) 359-6262
Address
801 Acquoni Road • Cherokee, NC 28719
Hours
Mon – Fri • 7:45am – 4:30pm