CBH increases programs, services Community Health News by Beverly Bidney - November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 The Seminole Tribe’s Center for Behavioral Health is in the process of adding more programs and revising others to improve its service to tribal members. CBH director Tony Bullington has been attending community meetings to share information about the changes and get input from the community. To help clients in recovery, the
Substance abuse impacts users, families Community Health News Top News by Beverly Bidney - November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 A grieving David Billy is comforted by his wife Heather Billy as they play some of daughter Kaitlin Billy’s favorite songs during the family’s memorial tribute to her life Sept. 13 on Naples Bay. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Kaitlin Michelle Billy was a vibrant young women who loved music, purchased her own
Haaland, tribal leaders stress importance of Indigenous knowledge News Top News by Beverly Bidney - November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) commemorated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 7 with a virtual event highlighting the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the stewardship of land, water and wildlife. Haaland's guests were Chairwoman Frances Charles of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais of the Wampanoag
Posada family’s fishing business emerges from breast cancer battle Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Lorraine and Mario Posada on their fishing boat in the Ten Thousand Islands Oct. 11. (Photo Beverly Bidney) EVERGLADES CITY — When Seminole tribal member Lorraine Posada was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2020, she wasn’t certain what direction her life would go. Little did she know at the time
Pinktober event kicks off Hard Rock’s breast cancer awareness campaign Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Health News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Chef Dominique Crenn, right, prepares food while Elena Alvarez, Hard Rock International vice president of sales and marketing cafes, looks on during the Pinktober kickoff Oct. 4, 2022, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. (Hard Rock via Facebook). Pinktober, a campaign aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness and raising
Ahfachkee ‘Spirit Week’ includes traditional Seminole stories Community Education Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Van Samuels, an educator from the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, talks to Ahfachkee students during the school’s “Spirit Week.” (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School celebrated “Spirit Week” from Sept. 19-22 with a host of activities, including Native fashion day, “Our Past is Our Future” memory sharing, storytelling and a
Reservations mark Indian Day with full menu of events Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Abby Tigertail, left, and Ahnie Jumper gain some speed in the canoe race during the Big Cypress Reservation’s Indian Day celebration Sept. 22. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Camaraderie, contests and competition highlighted the Seminole Tribe’s Indian Day celebrations in September. The reservations welcomed a return to the traditional lineup of events and
Family, friends honor life of Justin Campos Community News Sports Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 From left, Brenda Holdiness, Jimmy Wayne Holdiness, Junior Lozano, Paula Bowers Sanchez, Tony Sanchez and Richard Reyna, at the Justin Campos Memorial Golf Tournament on Sept. 24 in Ave Maria. (Photo Beverly Bidney) AVE MARIA — Family and friends paid tribute to the life of Justin Campos at the eighth annual
Cheyenne Kippenberger receives outstanding Floridian award Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Cheyenne Kippenberger receives an award from the Junior Chamber International. (Courtesy photo) Cheyenne Kippenberger has proven to be a leader as Miss Florida Seminole, Miss Indian World and as a motivational speaker. On Aug. 20, the Junior Chamber International (JCI) awarded her the “Cactus" Jack Sewell Memorial Award for "Outstanding Young Floridian."
Film festival showcases Indigenous culture, history, life Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 From left, Everett Osceola, Charles Williams and Uzi Baram participate in a question and answer period after screening a film about the Black Seminoles at the Sarasota Native American Film Festival that was held Sept. 9-10. (Photo Beverly Bidney) SARASOTA — Documentaries by Native American filmmakers were screened at the Sarasota