‘Wonderful time for Seminole art’: Exhibition opens at History Fort Lauderdale

by Damon Scott - December 6, 2021December 7, 2021

Samuel Tommie hung his art in the style of Seminole patchwork at the “A Return to Self: The Art of Healing,” an exhibition featuring Seminole artists at History Fort Lauderdale museum. An opening reception attended by some of the artists was held Nov. 21. (Photo Damon Scott) FORT LAUDERDALE — The

Rolling Stones finish tour with performance at Hard Rock Live

by Beverly Bidney - December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

It was the final concert of the group’s “No Filter” tour. (Hard Rock/Facebook) The Rolling Stones finished its 14-city 2021 “No Filter” tour with an intimate show at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Nov. 23. According to the Stones, the 7,000-seat venue was the smallest one it has played in more

Effort underway to form group for Seminole writers

by Beverly Bidney - December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Elgin Jumper knows he isn’t the only tribal member who enjoys writing, so he created a Seminole writers group for him and others to share their passion and support one another in their creative endeavors. “I always wondered why there wasn’t a group of Seminole writers who can share, learn and

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade turns 50

by The Seminole Tribune - December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Charles Fazzino’s art commemorates the event’s 50th anniversary. (Courtesy image) FORT LAUDERDALE — This is a milestone year for the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade as it will celebrate 50years with its parade on Dec. 11 along a 12-mile stretch in Broward County. This year’s theme is “50 Years of

Haaland, Harjo share stories about longtime friendship

by Beverly Bidney - December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, right, and U.S. Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland, center, participate in a Library of Congress program Nov. 1 hosted by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, left. (Courtesy image) The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., kicked off Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 1 with a

Marcella Billie brings passion for history as museum’s new assistant director

by Beverly Bidney - December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

BIG CYPRESS — After working at the Miccosukee Village museum for six years, tribal member Marcella Billie joinedthe Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in November as assistant director. “I’m very passionate about our history,” said Billie, who lives near Trail in Miami. “People who are no longer here want their stories told. Seeing the

Gordon ‘Ollie’ Wareham named Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum director

by Beverly Bidney - December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

BIG CYPRESS — The legacy of Billy L. Cypress, the first director of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, lives on in his nephewGordon “Ollie” Wareham, who is its new director. “My uncle always wanted tribal members to come and be inspired,” Wareham said. “Now, 25 years later at age 50, I getto follow

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki to participate in Museum Store Sunday event

by The Seminole Tribune - November 26, 2021November 26, 2021

BIG CYPRESS - On Nov. 28, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum's store on the Big Cypress Reservation will participate in the international Museum Store Sunday event. For the fifth consecutive year, more than 1,650 museum stores representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and five continents will offer shopping,

‘Dream’ performance for Battiest brothers at NBA game in Los Angeles

by Beverly Bidney - November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

Seminole brothers Spencer Battiest and Doc Native perform their award-winning hit “Dream” during halftime at the Dallas Mavericks versus Los Angeles Clippers game Nov. 23, 2021, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Indigenous Enterprise dancers Kenneth Shirley and Nanabah Lopez Kadenehii performed traditional pow wow dances during the song. (Photo

Effort underway to form group for Seminole writers

by Beverly Bidney - November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

Elgin Jumper knows he isn’t the only tribal member who enjoys writing, so he created a Seminole writers group so he and others can share their passion and support one another in their creative endeavors. “I always wondered why there wasn’t a group of Seminole writers who can share, learn and