Tribe, THPO continue to seek return of thousands of artifacts Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - April 2, 2019 WASHINGTON -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida is fighting with the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) for the repatriation of remains of about 1,500 individuals and tens of thousands of artifacts. The battle isn’t new; the Tribal Historic Preservation Office has been trying to get the items
In D.C., Seminole students excel in Close Up USET program Community Top News by Beverly Bidney - April 1, 2019 WASHINGTON — The Seminole Tribe of Florida had the largest contingent of students in the annual Close Up and United South and Eastern Tribes program from March 2-8 in Washington, D.C. Out of the 98 high school students from 17 tribes who participated, 24 were Seminoles. Although the students toured
Dancers, drummers, pageantry highlight Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - March 1, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow lived up to its name as it wowed participants and visitors alike from Feb. 8-10. The 48th annual celebration of Native arts and culture drew large crowds at the Hard Rock Event Center in Hollywood. “This is one of the coolest stops
Indiantown historical marker honors Betty Mae Jumper Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019July 17, 2023 INDIANTOWN — Born and raised in a camp in Indiantown to an Indian mother and an Irish father, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was lucky to have survived childhood. Equally fortunate is the Seminole Tribe, who benefited from her lifetime of accomplishments. As a “half breed” she could have been put to
Starting Line Foundation donates to Ahfachkee PTSO Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School’s Parent Teacher Student Organization received a donation of $700 from the Starting Line Foundation on Feb. 14. Founded by Mario and Lorraine Posada, Starting Line Foundation’s mission is "to encourage, equip and empower individuals which in turn will foster a growing movement of leaders
Tribe celebrates 81st Brighton Field Day Community Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019March 1, 2019 BRIGHTON — The 81st annual Brighton Field Day Festival and Rodeo had something for everyone. Held Feb. 15-17, the fun-filled event attracted more than 5,000 people from the region who came to enjoy the music, entertainment, rodeo, Indian relay races, shopping and food. As a bonus, visitors also learned about Seminole
PECS celebrates Heart Month with aerobic activities Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - February 28, 2019 BRIGHTON — February has been linked to heart health since it was designated American Heart Month in 1964, with the goal of raising awareness of cardiovascular disease- the No. 1 killer of all Americans. According to reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health
Prominence in the pastures: Hard work, family legacies at core of re-established Florida Seminole Cattlewomen Association Community News by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2019 Since nearly half of the Seminole Tribe’s 67 cattle owners are women, it is clear that a woman’s place is in the pastures. On Nov. 1, about a dozen of the 29 female cattle owners re-established the Florida Seminole Cattlewomen Association, whose goal is to promote the cattle industry and beef
Tampa community looks forward to new Lakeland development Community News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2019 LAKELAND — The Tampa community gathered Jan. 23 to celebrate the groundbreaking of what will soon be their new neighborhood in Lakeland. About 100 members of the community were moved off the Tribe’s land in 1999 to make way for what would become the Tampa Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The
Native Americans earn larger voice in Congress News by Beverly Bidney - February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 The 2018 midterm elections went well for Native Americans in Congress when the first Native American women were elected to the House of Representatives. Rep. Sharice Davids, Ho-Chunk Nation, (D-Kansas) and Rep. Deb Haaland, Laguna Pueblo, (D-New Mexico) took their places in history Jan. 3. Since becoming a member of Congress, Davids