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COMMENTARY: Magnetic Personalities
Since I have been involved with tribal elections, signage has played a prominent role.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Is it any wonder they are known as the ‘Greatest’ generation?
We observed the date of the beginning push by the Allies towards the ending of WWII, the 75th Anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) last week.
COMMENTARY: EBCI tribal flag should be flown at same height as U.S. flag
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is a proud, sovereign nation and the EBCI tribal flag can be seen flying all over the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation) but lower than the flag of the United States. Why? I would like to see the flags flown at the same height, at least here on tribal land.
COMMENTARY: Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Team answers commentary questions
The Domestic Violence Multi-Disciplinary Team (DV MDT) is writing in gratitude that a discussion about domestic violence has been taking place in the One Feather.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Life is a Seed
In the prayer prayed by the Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 1:1-9, 15, 17-23, he asked for the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of Him, so we are to get close enough for things to be revealed to us. We are to spend quality time with Him. It is His Exceeding Power that we are to be searching for and in Him, we are actually to be seeking His Face. (verses 20-21).
COMMENTARY: Tribal member voices concern over DV practice of “first come, first served”
It is the ‘practice of First Come First Serve’ at the magistrate’s office, to file DVPO’s and 50-B’s which starts the process of the criminal side of this issue. The magistrates DVPO Ex Parte immediately grants temporary custody to the plaintiff.
COMMENTARY: Crying wolf
I’m a private attorney who defends those wrongly accused of domestic violence.
COMMENTARY: A cry heard
If you or someone you know is experiencing a violent relationship, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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