Hollywood to host Tribal Fair and Pow Wow News by Beverly Bidney - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood is about to welcome hundreds of Indian Country’s most talented dancers and drummers to the 47th annual Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow. Dressed in their finest regalia, participants will compete for their share of the $150,000 prize purse from Feb. 9 to 11 at Hard Rock
Brighton prepares for Field Day Festival and Rodeo Community by Beverly Bidney - January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 Brighton Field Day began in 1938 as a day of fun, athletic competition and camaraderie among Tribal members from every reservation. Since then the event has evolved into a major festival and rodeo that attracts thousands of Tribal members and the general public every year. This year, the 80th annual Brighton
Edward Aguilar promoted at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Community by Beverly Bidney - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 IMMOKALEE — The New Year started with a bang for Edward Aguilar; on Jan. 1 he was promoted to assistant general manager/vice president for the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. A member of the Tribal Career Development program since 2013, Aguilar has forged a successful career with regular promotions at the Immokalee
Salacoa has record-breaking fall sale News by Beverly Bidney - January 31, 2018February 28, 2018 Salacoa Valley Farms broke records at its fall sale in November 2017 when 109 buyers from nine states, Mexico and Australia bought more than 400 bulls and heifers. It was the Georgia ranch’s largest bull sale and the largest sale of female Brangus the breed has seen anywhere. Owned by the
Ahfachkee inducts student council Education by Beverly Bidney - January 31, 2018February 28, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — Members of the Ahfachkee Student Council were elected in October and have been working diligently in their positions to improve student life at the Big Cypress school. On Jan. 16 they were officially inducted at a traditional pinning ceremony. Principal Dorothy Cain administered the oath of office and
Senate passes Esther Martinez Native Languages Preservation Act Education by Beverly Bidney - January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 The Esther Martinez Native Languages Preservation Act, which supports Native American language immersion programs, language survival schools and language restoration programs, was signed into law in 2006 but requires reauthorization by Congress every six years. The Senate passed the bill unanimously Nov. 29 and sent it to the House of Representatives
FGCU Panther Posse aims to save endangered species through education Education by Beverly Bidney - January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 FORT MYERS — With only 120 to 230 adult Florida panthers left in the wild, the species needs all the help it can get. Education could be the key to their survival and Florida Gulf Coast University’s Wings of Hope program has stepped up. Since 2000, its Panther Posse has taught more
Ahfachkee School plans expansion Education by Beverly Bidney - January 2, 2018January 31, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School will undergo a massive expansion next year with the addition of a new middle and high school building. The two-story 30,000-square foot structure will be built on the site formerly home to a cluster of portable classrooms west of the school’s existing classroom building. Council
Pooches vaccinated at Big Cypress rabies clinic Community by Beverly Bidney - January 2, 2018 Judging by the number of dogs and cats living on every reservation, its clear Tribal members enjoy their pets. The Animal Control Program makes sure these beloved family pets receive rabies vaccinations and electronic microchips every year at its free rabies clinics. A parade of pets came through the Big Cypress rodeo
Big Cypress RV Resort fills up for winter News by Beverly Bidney - January 2, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — The snowbirds have come home to roost at the Big Cypress RV Resort and Campground; the number of RVs at the campground is a sure sign of winter. The nip in the air doesn’t bother these guests, who hail from places where snow is a common sight including