Tribe fights drugs with Red Ribbon fun Community by Beverly Bidney - November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 The mission of the Red Ribbon campaign is to convey the message that living a drug-free life is far better than being a substance abuser. In his opening prayer at the Big Cypress Red Ribbon community luncheon Oct. 20, Moses Jumper Jr. added his own voice to the message. “We know
SPD drug-sniffing canine has a nose that knows Education by Beverly Bidney - November 15, 2016 BRIGHTON — Cali’s wagging tail showed she was a happy dog as she perused the classrooms at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School. The 10-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever and her trainer, Seminole Police Department Officer Jack Morgan, came to school to sniff out any contraband drugs Oct. 18. None were found, but
Seminole Pride Beef makes FSU debut Community by Beverly Bidney - November 15, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — Florida State’s homecoming weekend wasn’t only about football, parades and princesses; it also marked the debut of Seminole Pride Beef on the menu for students at the Suwannee Room dining hall Oct. 14. It wasn’t the first time Seminole Pride Beef has been featured on campus; the brand
Guy LaBree Seminole exhibit opens in Tallahassee Community Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - November 10, 2016 An exhibit titled “Guy LaBree: Painted Stories of the Seminoles” is on display at the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee through Jan. 29, 2017. An opening reception, featuring medicine man Bobby Henry and live music from the Rita Youngman Band, was held Sept. 29. The exhibit features original and reproduction paintings
Proud moments for Princesses at FSU homecoming Community Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - November 10, 2016November 10, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — Traditional patchwork worn by Seminole royalty and Tribal citizens stood out in a sea of garnet and gold throughout Tallahassee during Florida State University’s homecoming celebration Oct 14-15. It was a whirlwind weekend for Miss Florida Seminole Kirsten Doney, Jr. Miss Florida Seminole Thomlynn Billie and their families as
Spencer Battiest wins NAMMY for Best Pop Recording Community by Beverly Bidney - October 20, 2016 For Spencer Battiest, there was no better way to celebrate his birthday than with a win at the 16th annual Native American Music Awards. He took home the win for Best Pop Recording for his album “Stupid in Love.” Battiest also presented Joseph FireCrow with a lifetime achievement award and was
Seminoles stand with Standing Rock Sioux in pipeline battle Community by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 Seminole Tribal citizens joined forces with thousands of Native Americans from the U.S. and Canada to support the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their effort to halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline across the Missouri River – the tribe’s main source of water – in Cannon Ball, North Dakota. Martha
Public Works Director Derek Koger selected to Leadership Florida Community by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Tribe Public Works Director Derek Koger is one of only 55 individuals chosen statewide to participate in Leadership Florida’s annual program this year. Founded in 1982, Leadership Florida’s mission is to find committed individuals and enhance their leadership skills through an eight-month educational program in which they
Brighton water wells reach greater depths Community by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016 BRIGHTON — The award-winning water provided by the Brighton Public Works Department could get even better thanks to a few deeper wells that will tap into a massive and more productive water source known as the Upper Floridan Aquifer. Brighton’s water is currently drawn from the surficial aquifer, which is a
Never fear, homework help is here Education by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 Every student, even those with straight A’s, could use a little help with homework from time to time. To fill that need, assistance is available every day after school on most reservations. “Homework help is a very basic summary of what the student has to complete that day,” said tribal-wide tutor