Creativity resonates as Ahfachkee art exhibit opens at museum Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Three dimension artwork created by Ahfachkee students, including frescos and sculptures, on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, artwork by Ahfachkee School students finally went on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Reservation. “Home is
Brighton preschool graduates honored for ‘amazing job’ Community Education Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 From left, Brighton Board Rep. Helene Buster, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard and Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. congratulate preschool graduate Javontae Osceola-Broughton on his accomplishment during the graduation ceremony May 27 at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Surrounded by a full house of loved ones, a
Brighton residents attend Gulf climate rally News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Martha Tommie, left, joins a fellow Native American at the "Gulf Gathering for Climate Justice and Joy." (Courtesy photo) Activists, including some from the Seminole Tribe, will go to great lengths and travel far distances to protect water and the environment. In 2016, Martha Tommie went to the Standing Rock Reservation
Memorial Day event remembers fallen heroes Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 A plaque presentation from George Mutlos, left, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 23, with former Big Cypress Councilman David Cypress, was part of the Memorial Day event May 30 at the Veterans Fitness Trail Park in Big Cypress. (SMP) About 20 Seminole and community members gathered to honor
Lucy Bowers installed as parliamentarian of Florida CattleWomen Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 After being installed as FCW parliamentarian June 16 in Marco Island, Lucy Bowers, center, sits on the dias with Deborah Whaley, left, and Rhonda Waters. (Photo Beverly Bidney) MARCO ISLAND — Lucy Bowers, who has spent a lifetime around cattle in her family’s pasture on the Brighton Reservation, has a new
Ahfachkee School class of 2022 receives diplomas, praise Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Graduates from the Ahfachkee class of 2022 celebrate by tossing their caps into the air June 2 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Nine proud Ahfachkee School high school graduates dressed in caps, gowns and patchwork were presented with their diplomas June
Photos: Education brings carnival fun tribalwide Community Education Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Staff from the Education department made sure students were having a good time. From left to right are Luis Viveros, Hollywood K-12 adviser, Tiawannah Calhoun, Hollywood K-12 adviser, and Rollie Gilliam III, tribalwide Education quality assurance analyst. (Photo Damon Scott) The Seminole Tribe’s Education Department hosted a series of “Summer Carnival”
Photos: Tribe celebrates Father’s Day 2022 Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 From left, John Madrigal, Chance Madrigal and Josh Madrigal attend the Brighton Father’s Day lunch June 15 at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. (Photo Kevin Johnson) From left, Tyce Osceola, Jaylee Osceola and Justin Osceola get ready to enjoy lunch at the Brighton Father’s Day event. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Sandy Billie Jr.
Education brings carnival fun tribalwide Community Education Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Staff from the Education department made sure students were having a good time at the Classic Gym on the Hollywood Reservation. From left to right are Luis Viveros, Hollywood K-12 adviser, Tiawannah Calhoun, Hollywood K-12 adviser, and Rollie Gilliam III, tribalwide Education quality assurance analyst. (Photo Damon Scott) The Seminole Tribe’s
Photos: Mother’s Day 2022 Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 From left, Cierra Baker, Lahna Baker, Kalisa Baker, Margaria Baker and Charlene Baker, far right, celebrate Jaryaca Baker’s next baby at the Brighton Mother’s Day event April 26. (Photo Robert Kippenberger) Ahnie Jumper celebrates her first Mother’s Day as a mother with her daughter Sawyer, 7 months old, at the Big