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Beverly Bidney has been a reporter and photographer for The Seminole Tribune since 2012. During her career, she has worked at various newspapers around the country including the Muskogee Phoenix in Oklahoma, Miami Herald, Associated Press, USA Today and other publications nationwide. A NAJA award winning journalist, she has covered just about everything over the years and is an advocate for a strong press. Contact her at beverlybidney@semtribe.com.

Big Cypress gathers for Memorial Day program

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President Mitchell Cypress, left, attends the Memorial Day program at the Seminole Veterans Memorial Fitness Trail in Big Cypress on May 31, 2021. (SMP photo) Memorial Day in Big Cypress had an air of normality to it, if only because people attended in person rather than on computer screens. A few dozen

Native American Languages Act, 30 years and counting

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Teacher Rita Gopher, far left, in the PECS immersion classroom on a typical day since returning to campus. (Courtesy photo) Congress passed the Native American Languages Act in 1990 to support and protect the rights of Native Americans to use their languages. The passage of the bill allowed tribes throughout the

FSU homecoming pep rally no longer called ‘Pow Wow’

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Florida State University officially changed the name of its annual homecoming pep rally from “Pow Wow” to “Homecoming Live.” Usually a fall event, homecoming was held this year April 5-10 due to the pandemic.Activities included a reverse-style parade in which floats, parade entries and performers remained stationary while spectators drove through

Haskell president removed amid free speech controversy

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Jared Nally is editor of the Indian Leader, Haskell Indian Nations University student newspaper. ( Photo Gary Rohman/FIRE) Jared Nally became a student journalist to be more involved in campus life instead of taking a job at a fast food restaurant. “I thought if I worked at the paper I’d be at

CBH mental health event emphasizes: ‘You are not alone’

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A message drawn onto a car window with a chalk marker emphasizes self-worth regardless of mental health challenges. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month. The 2021 theme for the month was “You are not alone.” The Center for Behavioral Health’s Native

Daniel Tommie presents Seminole culture to Audubon Society

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Daniel Tommie gives a presentation May 10 to the Hendry-Glades chapter of the Audubon Society. (Courtesy image) “If you live within the laws of nature, you will have all you need,” Daniel Tommie told the Hendry-Glades chapter of the National Audubon Society. Nature and Tommie’s passion for Seminole culture were the underlying

Florida Legislature ratifies gaming compact

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The Florida House of Representatives ratifies the compact agreement between the state and the Seminole Tribe by a vote of 97-17 on May 19, 2021, in Tallahassee. The vote came one day after the Senate ratified the compact. (Image via Florida Channel) Sports betting just gained a foothold in Florida and,

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