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Author: Beverly Bidney

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.

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,

Child advocate Martha Suta Ramirez focuses on tribal children

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Child advocate Martha Suta Ramirez. (Photo Beverly Bidney) It has been said so often it could be a mantra: children are the future of the tribe. With that in mind, the Health and Human Services’ Advocacy and Guardianship Department operates with the health and well-being of children as its core principle. Child

PECS students receive inside look at Stanley Cup champions

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The Tampa Bay Lightning, shown here celebrating after winning the Stanley Cup in 2020, were the focus of a virtual presentation for Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students. PECS teacher Tom Finney’s son works for the team. (Lightning/Facebook) During the pandemic, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School teacher Amy Carr has found innovative ways

Ground broken for long-awaited trading post on Immokalee Reservation

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From left, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee general manager Tony Alves, Big Cypress Councilman David Cypress, Immokalee Council Liaison Ray Garza, President Mitchell Cypress, Immokalee resident Jeanie Nelson, Big Cypress Board Rep Joe Frank, Immokalee resident Linda Beletso, Immokalee Board Liaison Rafael Sanchez and Hollywood Board Rep. Gordon ‘Ollie’ Wareham officially

Gathering of Nations bids farewell Miss Indian World Cheyenne Kippenberger

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Cheyenne Kippenberger with her family during the Miss Indian World virtual farewell. From left, her father Joe Kippenberger, grandmother Lawanna Osceola-Niles, her grandfather Juan Paz and her mother Susan Kippenberger. (Photo Robert Kippenberger) After a historic two-year reign as Miss Indian World, Cheyenne Kippenberger stepped down during the virtual Gathering of

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