ERMD, FWC share bear essentials during virtual training for tribal community Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 A juvenile black bear near the Big Cypress New Testament Baptist Church behind the Sweet Tooth Cafe on the Big Cypress Reservation investigates a garbage can on March 21, 2021. (ERMD) The Florida black bear may not be the officially designated state animal, but sightings are becoming more common throughout the
AWARE program introduces Mental Health First Aid Community Health News by Beverly Bidney - April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 There are tools to help if someone is having a heart attack (CPR) or is choking (the Heimlich maneuver). But tools for helping individuals going through a difficult mental health issue aren’t as widely known. That is about to change with the addition of Mental Health First Aid to the arsenal
ERMD uses BIA grants to monitor endangered, invasive species Community News Top News Top Story Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 For several years, the Seminole Tribe has received grants from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to fund the Environmental Resource Management Department’s endangered species and invasive species programs. The funding allows ERMD to monitor and manage wildlife, plants and vegetation on the reservations. “We have a robust wildlife program,” said Karli
PECS announces in-person testing schedule Education by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School principal Tracy Downing notified parents, guardians, families and members of the Brighton community that third through eighth grade students will attend school in person for standardized state testing starting April 6. In an email sent March 30, Downing wrote, “A person’s character is defined, in part, by
PECS students learn about civil rights, the Holocaust Education by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 World War II is generations away from today’s fifth graders, but teacher Michelle Pritchard brought the era to life for her 10- and 11 year-old students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School during its annual civil rights project. The project included a unit on the Holocaust, specifically how citizens of Denmark saved
CSSS offers tribal students Florida Virtual School option Education by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 As the 2020-21 school year enters its final quarter, the Center for Student Success & Services (CSSS) is focused on enrollment for the 2021-22 year and recently hosted an online informational session about Florida Virtual School (FLVS). “At the beginning of the pandemic, we found many schools were not versed in
Jack Smith Jr. earns praise for service to STOF, Water Commission Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 The signing of the water compact May 15, 1987. From left are SFWMD Governing Board Vice Chair Y.D. York, Max Osceola, Fred Smith, Nancy Motlow, Jack Smith Jr., Gov. Bob Martinez, Jim Shore, Priscilla Sayan, Wanda Billie, Counsel for the Tribe Jerry Strauss, and Governor’s office representative Timer Powers. (File
Seminole Tribe’s first Miss Indian World looks back at 2-year reign Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger poses in Salt Lake City. Her two years as MIW will end in April. (Photo Jarrette Werk) As Cheyenne Kippenberger prepares for the end of her extended reign as Miss Indian World, she shared some highlights from her two years of wearing the crown. Crowned MIW for
Seminole brothers’ first new song together in a decade touches inner struggles, dreams Arts & Entertainment Community Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Seminole brothers Spencer Battiest, left, and Doc Native on the set of their music video “Dream." The video was filmed in Utah and directed by Adam Conte (Oneida and Mohawk). (Photo Time Honored Media, Matt Gagnon) Spencer Battiest and Doc Native’s first new song together in 10 years premiered with a
Ahfachkee’s February projects focus on Black artists, Black Seminole leader Education by Beverly Bidney - March 16, 2021March 17, 2021 Ahfachkee student Adreonna Gore’s drawing titled “Rainbow Bright.” (Courtesy Ahfachkee School) Americans have been commemorating Black History Month since 1976 and students around the country join the celebration each year with units dedicated to the achievements of Black Americans. Teachers at the Ahfachkee School used their creativity throughout February to engage students