FGCU among recipients of Native American Agriculture Fund’s $15M grant

by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2020September 19, 2024

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

by Beverly Bidney - September 7, 2020September 19, 2024

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

Virtual preschools open tribalwide

by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2020September 19, 2024

A typical preschool classroom is usually an environment of bustling activity, curious minds exploring new things and teachers there to guide the way. Due to the pandemic, today’s tribalwide preschool classroom looks very different; it takes place on a digital screen. There are still activities, those young minds are still

Ahfachkee starts school year with improvements in virtual learning

by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2020September 19, 2024

2020 has been a challenging year academically. At the Ahfachkee School, students and teachers left the campus in early spring and have yet to return. The school’s industrious educators quickly and successfully switched from in-person classes to online learning. With the start of the 2020-2021 school year Aug. 31, virtual

Museum’s meditation, mindfulness video seeks to combat stress

by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2020September 19, 2024

BIG CYPRESS — Birds, bugs and the boardwalk may not seem to be the key to relaxation, but folks at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum believe it is the perfect antidote to stress. It’s also a way to engage museum members while the museum remains closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The video

More than 3,600 calves sold

by Beverly Bidney - September 5, 2020September 19, 2024

If the pastures in Big Cypress and Brighton seem a little less crowded lately, it isn’t because the cattle are staying socially distant from one another. It’s because annual calf shipping took place in July and 60 cattle owners sold 3,665 calves. The animals were sent to feedlots around the

‘National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference’ goes virtual

by Beverly Bidney - September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

The first biennial “National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference” (NTICC) will delve into climate change issues facing the world. Originally scheduled as an in-person event, the NTICC will be held online from Sept. 14-17. The conference will be hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals along with support from

Betty Mae Jumper named on ‘Florida Women of the Century’ list

by Beverly Bidney - September 3, 2020September 19, 2024

Betty Mae Jumper’s vast legacy was just expanded; she was named one of USA Today’s “Florida Women of the Century,” a list of notable women with a wealth of accomplishments and achievements. It was compiled along with a national list to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which

PECS excels at distance learning as students, staff, parents work together

Education

by Beverly Bidney - April 10, 2020September 19, 2024

The PECS distance learning schedule. Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students are sheltered safely at home and adjusting to the school’s virtual instruction distance learning, which began March 30. Principal Tracy Downing began to prepare for the possibility of closing PECS on March 13. Spring break was scheduled for March 16 but