James “JD” Raby – obituary

  James “JD” Raby, 64, of Whittier, passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.  He was born Nov. 30, 1951 in Jackson County to the late Ted Raby and Cora Evelyn Queen Raby. JD is survived by his wife, Linda S. Raby; one daughter, Michelle Raby (Shane Davis);...

Tribal Court Docket for Nov. 22

Note: This is a schedule for Tribal Court, and defendants are scheduled to appear on the dates listed.  It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of...

EBCI Secretary of State appointed to top UN body

WASHINGTON — Terri Henry, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Secretary of State and current chairwoman of the Indian Law Resource Center board of directors, is one of 16 experts tapped to serve on the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. She will...

EDITORIAL: Mixed blessings       

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   There has been debate among our tribal leadership and among our people for years regarding ethics. We, the people, want our leaders to be accountable for their actions and I believe many, if not all, of our leaders...

Tribal Court Judgment Summary for Oct. 26

  BRAUN, Winona Rose 14-15.3 Intoxicated and Disruptive in Public – Dismissed Upon Completion of Treatment   CLIMBINGBEAR, Henderson 14-5.4 Filing False Emergency Report – Dismissed, Insufficient Process   EVERHART, Minda Anne 14-40.62(a)(1) Simple...