FIU Indigenous Peoples’ Day program highlights Cherokee language Arts & Entertainment Education by Beverly Bidney - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 The Cherokee Language Immersion Academy in Cherokee, North Carolina. (Courtesy photo) Florida International University’s Global Indigenous Forum commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 11 with aprogram which included a screening of “First Language: The Race to Save Cherokee,” an award-winning documentary about the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian’s effort to save
Ahfachkee welcomes new guidance counselor Harold ‘Chip’ Osborn Community Education News by Beverly Bidney - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Harold "Chip" Osborn BIG CYPRESS — Harold “Chip” Osborn, Ahfachkee School’s new guidance counselor, brings a wealth of experiencewith him to the job. A native of Hollywood, Osborn has worked in Broward County schools as a principal, assistant principal, guidancedirector, guidance counselor and classroom teacher for 34 years. This is his first
Tribal member’s breast cancer message: ‘Get your mammogram, do your self-check, catch it early’ Community Health News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 Lorraine Posada, left, and daughter Lindsey Posada greet Lenore Roberts at the Immokalee drive thru breast cancer awareness event Oct. 19. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Lorraine Posada, who has no history of breast cancer in her family, exercises regularly, eats well and isn’t overweight, was diagnosed at age 43 with breast cancer.
Resiliency compact members meet for first time Community News by Beverly Bidney - November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 FORT MYERS — Members of the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact, which includes the SeminoleTribe, met with experts for the first time Oct. 8 to get a better understanding of how they will work together to prepare for the impact of climate change. The meeting at Florida Gulf Coast University was
Pianist Havasi debuts ‘Unconquered’ in world premiere at Hard Rock Live Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Beverly Bidney - November 1, 2021November 24, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — Balázs Havasi looked more like a rock star with his spiked hair, leather jacket and jeans, than a classically trained pianist and composer when he took the stage Oct. 23 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood to debut his new symphonic composition “Unconquered.” The piece tells the story of
Seminole DAPL flag signed by Samuel Osceola family Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 BIG CYPRESS — Sometimes a flag is much more than just a flag; it can commemorate a place in time important tothose who bore witness to it. Such is the case with a Seminole flag which flew over the Standing Rock Reservation during the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protest. The family
Q&A with Seminole veterans OB Osceola, Curtis Motlow Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the Tribune spoke with two Seminole veterans from different eras. OB Osceola lives in Naples, not far from Ochopee where he was born and raised. Curtis Motlow, who grew up in Oklahoma, moved to the Hollywood Reservation in 2012 and has served on
First Americans Museum opens in Oklahoma Arts & Entertainment News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 An aerial view of the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. (Courtesy photo) The First Americans Museum (FAM) opened Sept. 18 with the mission to serve as a dynamic center to promote awareness and educate the public about the unique cultures, diversity, history, contributions and resilience of the 39 Native American
Tribe takes leadership role in climate resiliency compact News by Beverly Bidney - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 (Editor's note: This article appeared in the Aug. 31, 2021, Seminole Tribune. The online article has been updated to include the full name of the compact). The Tribal Council unanimously voted Aug. 6 to join the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact in a leadership role. The goal of the group,
Hard Rock’s Pinktober gets underway in support of breast cancer awareness, research Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health by Beverly Bidney - October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 The Rockin' Walkstars, comprised of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa employees, shows its support for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Tampa. The Rockin' Walkstars was the No. 1 fundraising team out of more than 250, having raised more than $41,000 as of