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COMMENTARY: I miss the Festival of Native Peoples
I miss the Festival of Native Peoples (FONP). Don’t you?
“Before We Were Citizens”, a poem by an Okwataga descendant
By Maleaha Brings Plenty {Note: Ms. Brings Plenty, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a sophomore at the University of Iowa, is a descendant of Okwataga (1800-1900) and was asked by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to write a poem regarding...
COMMENTARY: Beating our swords into plowshares
There was unique civility to this election cycle. Some of the comments made in previous elections by candidates and high-profile community members were very destructive and detrimental to the process of seating our officials to high office and the health of the community.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: With his strength, power, and gifts – we can overcome.
The Holy Spirit helps us to be wise and remain strong—when we ask Him.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fight for right (for true faith)
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, most people still believe that money brings us happiness, but unfortunately, this may not be the case.
COMMENTARY: For the love of money
We are a prosperous nation. Whether you are referring to our tribal nation or the United States, we are blessed beyond measure.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: John offers reassurance
John uses “dear children” in a warm, fatherly way.
COMMENTARY: Beloved Men, Women could be memorialized with statues
Last April, a resolution was passed by Tribal Council establishing a lobby wall in the Tribal Council House to display photographs of the Beloved Men and Women of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
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