Ahfachkee starts year with new principal Dorothy Cain Education by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Having recently completed 35 years as a teacher and an administrator with Broward County Public Schools, Ahfachkee School’s new principal Dorothy Cain is well prepared for her new job. Cain is filled with ideas to improve attendance, align curriculums with state standards, increase academic quality and bring back
Sam Tommie shares art, activism at reception Community Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 Artist, videographer and environmental activist Samuel Tommie celebrated the opening of his “Promised Land” show at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on Sept. 10 surrounded by family and friends. Three of Tommie’s large acrylic paintings on canvas depicting traditional Seminole life are featured in the Mosaic Gallery and “In Our Creator’s Hands,” a
Journalism heavyweights highlight NAJA conference Community by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016 NEW ORLEANS — The Native American Journalists Association’s annual conference featured informative workshops, lively discussions about journalism, and guest speakers such as Charlie Rose, co-host of “CBS This Morning,” and Marty Baron, executive editor of the Washington Post. The Excellence in Journalism conference – held Sept. 18-20 in New Orleans –
Festive tribute by Mardi Gras Indians honors tribes Community by Beverly Bidney - October 13, 2016 NEW ORLEANS — Although not widely associated with Mardi Gras regalia, intricate Native American beadwork is a common feature on the costumes of the Mardi Gras Indians. Comprised of African Americans who pay tribute to Native American tribes that helped runaway slaves escape in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Mardi
Joel Frank Sr. named VP of AIGC’s board Community by Beverly Bidney - September 14, 2016 Education has always been important to Joel Frank Sr. and his work on the American Indian Graduate Center Board of Directors gives him an outlet to ensure Native American youth have access to an undergraduate and graduate college education. In August, Frank was named vice president of the board and
Love the Everglades symposium focuses on conservation Community by Beverly Bidney - September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 MIAMI — Seminole and Miccosukee citizens joined about 100 environmental activists and politicians to raise awareness for the problems facing the Everglades at the third annual Love the Everglades Summer Symposium. The event at the Miccosukee Resort and Convention Center opened Aug. 6 with an invocation by medicine man Bobby
Women of Seminole Gaming meet in Immokalee Community by Beverly Bidney - September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 IMMOKALEE — Women of Seminole Gaming, created in October by a group of Seminole Gaming senior executives to mentor, develop and educate gaming employees, held its first conference July 26 at the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. “Our goal is to help the growth and development of future leaders in Seminole Gaming
Spencer Battiest earns two NAMA nominations Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — Spencer Battiest’s best birthday ever could come Sept. 17. The pop singer and songwriter has been nominated for two Native American Music Awards and will perform that evening at the 16th annual NAMA show at the Seneca Allegany Casino in New York. “The best gift is to be able
Brighton’s Courtney Gore vies for National HS Rodeo Queen title Sports by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2016September 7, 2016 Courtney Gore, 2016 Miss Florida High School Rodeo Queen, joined 43 other young ladies and represented her state in the National High School Rodeo Queen Competition in Gillette, Wyoming July 15-23 during the National High School Finals Rodeo. Courtney competed against winners from 40 other states and three Canadian provinces. Although
Cattle owners ship 4,000 calves in July Community by Beverly Bidney - September 6, 2016 Tribal cattle owners sold 4,000 calves and sent them to new pastures July 11-22 during the annual calf shipping in Brighton and Big Cypress. The calves will spend a few months in feedlots before going to auction in April. It took 40 truckloads to transport the animals to points north and