EDITORIAL: Time to retool the rules

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Our law is frequently adjusted. Every two years a new set of government representatives adds, deletes, and amends our laws. That is their job, their responsibility. Because of the size and scope of the Cherokee Code,...

The One Feather welcomes cartoonist Jake Swimmer

  Jake Swimmer is a Native American cartoonist and graphic designer and enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. His comics are motivated by the observational humor and opinions derived from the Qualla Boundary and Indian Country. Swimmer’s art...

Crowe files protest on Election Ordinance

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   A new election ordinance (Ord. No. 408) was passed during a special session of Tribal Council on Dec. 19, 2018.  That legislation addressed numerous issues including recounts, referendums, protests and voter...

Council introduces child support legislation

  By JOSEPH MARTIN ONE FEATHER STAFF   Tribal Council has introduced legislation to provide guidelines for child support enforcement. The ordinance will remain on the table for 25 days, where the proposal could come up for discussion in the Feb. 7 session....