Tribal Fair fashion show showcases Seminole clothing

by Analicia Austin - March 4, 2020September 19, 2024

HOLLYWOOD — Fashion shows aren’t just for the runways of Paris or New York; just ask Jojo Dakota Osceola, the fashion show coordinator at the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow. The fashion show, which was held Feb. 9 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, consisted of 24 garments

Ahfachkee students debut art exhibit at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum

by Analicia Austin - March 3, 2020September 19, 2024

BIG CYPRESS — Art exhibits aren’t just limited to established artists as students at the Ahfachkee School proved at the opening reception of their art exhibit at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on Jan. 29. “It’s huge. I was telling the kids earlier it’s something that they can take with them their whole

A.J. Tigertail graduates from U.S. Marine Corps boot camp

by Analicia Austin - March 2, 2020September 19, 2024

BIG CYPRESS — Three months after telling his family that he planned to join the U.S. Marine Corps, A.J. Tigertail, 19, is now a boot camp graduate. He graduated on Jan. 31 at a ceremony attended by his parents Sheli and Alfonso Tigertail and other family members on the Marine base

Chairman Osceola, Jackson brothers help break ground for new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

by Analicia Austin - January 31, 2020September 19, 2024

From left, Seminole Tribe Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr.; Marlon Jackson, of the Jackson Family; Jahnae Erpenbach, executive vice president of operations Spectacle Entertainment and general manager of Majestic Star Casino; Jackie Jackson and Tito Jackson, of the Jackson Family; Rod Ratcliff, chairman & CEO Spectacle Entertainment; and Greg

Alligator wrestling history comes to Stranahan House

by Analicia Austin - January 8, 2020September 19, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE — On Nov. 19, Everett Osceola, cultural ambassador for the Seminole Tribe and alligator wrestler, was the guest speaker at the Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale for the organization’s monthly “History Happy Hour.” He gave a presentation on the history of alligator wrestling. Though alligator wrestling is a staple in

Art Basel presents ‘Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks’

by Analicia Austin - January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE — Every year during the first week of December, South Florida is home to one of the biggest art shows in the world, Art Basel. As part of an Art Basel VIP tour, History Fort Lauderdale hosted “Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks” on Dec. 7 at

Big Cypress salutes veterans

by Analicia Austin - December 2, 2019September 19, 2024

BIG CYPRESS — Veterans Day celebrations took place at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium on Nov. 9 in Big Cypress. The program was led by Sally Tommie, who was the master of ceremonies, and began with an invocation by Jonah Cypress. Ahfachkee students Tahnia Billie and Thelma Tigertail

BC community praises Marines-bound A.J. Tigertail

by Analicia Austin - November 4, 2019September 19, 2024

BIG CYPRESS — When A.J. Tigertail told his family he was joining the military, they were surprised. “His mom told us. I was stunned that he was interested,” Tigertail’s grandfather Jonah Cypress said during a Big Cypress community meeting Oct. 8 when Tribal officials, family members and other community members

New Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki exhibit goes ‘Skin Deep’

by Analicia Austin - October 2, 2019September 19, 2024

BIG CYPRESS — A new exhibit at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress is a first-time concept that’s been two years in the making. The idea started when an employee noticed Tribal member Lorelei Matthews' unique tattoos. The exhibit "Skin Deep Contrasts in Seminole Culture" was a two-year process as the

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