Tribal Court Docket for Oct. 25

  This is a criminal docket date for the Cherokee Tribal Court.  All of the defendants listed have only been charged with the crimes/offenses listed and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tribal Court Docket for Thursday, Oct....

Principal Chief’s Report for Oct. 19

  By PRINCIPAL CHIEF RICHARD G. SNEED   Shiyo!  I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful fall weather and all the activities associated with this change in seasons.  I have been very busy these past few weeks, but very much enjoy working for the Eastern...

USET elects new leaders during annual meeting

  (Note: The One Feather requested from USET a full slate of candidates who sought office as well as the vote tally for each race, but this information was not received by press time.) SENECA NATION OF INDIANS TERRITORY— During the recent United South and Eastern...

ICWA decision brings push back from Tribe

  By JOSEPH MARTIN ONE FEATHER STAFF   The federal district court decision of Brackeen v. Zinke, which ruled that the Indian Child Welfare Act was unconstitutional, has prompted a response from Principal Chief Richard G. Sneed. He introduced and got passed a...

Nominations being taken for Frell Owl Award

  This year marks the 32nd year that the Cherokee Boys Club Board of Directors will publicly recognize a person or persons with the Frell Owl Award. The award is given to those who best exemplify the character and accomplishments of the late Frell Owl, Cherokee...