EBCI tribal leaders pass 7 percent COLA for tribal employees
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Tribal employees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will get an early Christmas present in the form of a 7 percent COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment). During its regular session on Thursday, Dec. 5, Tribal Council passed Res. 77 (2019), joint legislation from Principal Chief Richard G. More...
Tribal Court Judgment Summaries for Dec. 4, 5
Judgment Summary for Dec. 4 Bradley, Errika Arkansas 14-70.22 Failure to Obey a Lawful Order of the Court – Dismissed on Plea 14-15.5 Intoxicated and Disruptive in Public – Guilty Plea, 90 days More...
Tribal member assists research into cell phone health hazards
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Kristin “Sassy” Washington, a healthcare communications major at Western Carolina University, recently conducted research with her classmates on the dangers More...
Council approves Cannabis Commission again
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF For the second time in as many months, Tribal Council has approved legislation authorizing a Cannabis Commission for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. In More...
Tribal Court Docket for Dec. 4, 5
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 More...
CCS School Board holds first December meeting
By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF The Monday, Dec. 2 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was called to order at 4:45 pm with Chairperson Jennifer Thompson; Vice Chair More...
USET passes Chief Sneed’s eagle feather resolution
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Many Native American tribes have used eagle feathers in various ceremonies and events since time immemorial. Currently, only members of federally recognized More...
Cherokee Nation honors top Indian-owned businesses of 2019
TULSA, Okla. — The Cherokee Nation honored hundreds of Native-owned businesses during the tribe’s annual TERO Certified Indian Owned Business Awards Banquet Thursday, Nov. 21 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino More...
Governor’s Office holds Regional Engagement Session in Bryson City
By JONAH LOSSIAH ONE FEATHER STAFF BRYSON CITY – Several members of Governor Roy Cooper’s office held a meeting at the Marianna Black Public Library in Bryson City on Thursday, Nov. 21. The More...
U.S. Attorney General launches national MMIP strategy
WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr launched a national strategy on Friday, Nov. 22 to address missing and murdered Native Americans. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) More...