Chairman Osceola named NAFOA Tribal Leader of the Year Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. accepts the NAFOA's Tribal Leader of the Year award. (Courtesy image) The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) named Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola its Tribal Leader of the Year during its virtual fall conference. The award is in recognition of Chairman Osceola’s “outstanding
Hard Rock Premium Hard Seltzer to be launched later this year News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Hard Rock Premium Hard Seltzer is expected to be available in stores in time for the holiday season. (Hard Rock photo) HOLLYWOOD - The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Hard Rock International (HRI) and Stewart’s Enterprises, Inc. announced Sept. 30 a partnership to bring Hard Rock Premium Hard Seltzer to market later
Native conference addresses challenges of tourism during pandemic Arts & Entertainment News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Workers at a school being built in the Seattle area that features Native American faces. (Courtesy image) Cultural tourism is helping to pave the way to economic recovery for Native American tribes, as was clearly demonstrated during the 22nd annual American Indian Tourism Conference. About 800 attendees participated in the virtual conference.
Tribal climate conference addresses environmental issues in Indian Country News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Winona LaDuke, co-founder of Honor the Earth, was the keynote speaker at the National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference in September. (Courtesy image) More than 2,400 participants from 30 countries and over 150 tribal nations sat in front of their screens to attend the first biennial National Tribal and Indigenous
Tribal member Allen Colon earns promotion to SPD lieutenant Community News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2020November 2, 2020 Allen Colon has been promoted to lieutenant at the Seminole Police Department. (Courtesy photo) BIG CYPRESS — Allen Colon’s ascension through the ranks of the Seminole Police Department continued Aug. 17 when he earned a promotion to the rank of lieutenant. The Seminole Tribal member, whose aspirations to be a police officer
Seminole Indian 4-H perseveres through the pandemic Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 4-H’ers participate in the Seminole Indian 4-H show and sale in March 2019 at the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena in Big Cypress. (Beverly Bidney photo) The Covid-19 pandemic has affected almost every facet of life, and the Seminole Indian 4-H program is no exception. The 2020-21 4-H year has begun and it
Florida State University’s homecoming delayed until spring 2021 Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 For several years the Seminole Tribe’s princesses, such as Jr. Miss Aubee Billie in 2019, have crowned Florida State University’s winning royalty at halftime of the homecoming football game, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic there will be no homecoming game this year. Homecoming activities have been pushed to the
FGCU among recipients of Native American Agriculture Fund’s $15M grant Education News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Florida Gulf Coast University (Courtesy FGCU) FORT MYERS — Indian Country organizations nationwide are the beneficiaries of a $15 million grant from the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF). The NAAF investment, which was announced Sept. 14, directly benefits 270 Tribal nations in 28 states and provides access to credit for more than
CSSS offers virtual learning strategies during webinar Education by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 The Center for Student Success and Services (CSSS) shared tips, strategies and resources for virtual learning success during a webinar Sept. 9 for parents and community members. Since the coronavirus has changed the look and feel of education, a panel from the CSSS staff, Ahfachkee School, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, Center
NSU University School virtual graduation celebrates class of 2020 Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, high schools around the country celebrated their seniors with graduations online. NSU University School high school in Davie held its virtual graduation Aug. 10. Seven Tribal members graduated with the school’s class of 2020: Chandler DeMayo, Destiny Diaz, Kaiya Drake, Cachalani Frank, Krishawn Henry, Brendan