Destiny Nunez shines in Miss Indian World Pageant Community Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - June 7, 2016June 7, 2016 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Miss Florida Seminole Destiny Nunez trained since November for the Miss Indian World Pageant and last month, she and 23 other contestants from throughout Indian Country vied for the crown. Although she didn’t win the title, Nunez emerged as a winner in other ways. “I’m really proud of
Ahziya Osceola remembered during National Child Abuse Awareness Month walk Community by Beverly Bidney - May 16, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — Ahziya Osceola lived only three years, but his grandfather Kenny Tommie is working to assure the boy’s short life makes a difference for years to come. The fourth annual Child Abuse Prevention Community Walk, sponsored by the Center for Behavioral Health, was held simultaneously April 22 in Immokalee, Big
Kiana Bell helps robotics team win Oklahoma state competition Education by Beverly Bidney - May 15, 2016 Hollywood Boys & Girls Club member Kiana Bell represented her school and the Seminole Tribe when she competed on the Sequoyah High School team at the 2016 VEX Worlds-VEX Robotics Competition High School Division April 20-23 in Louisville, Kentucky. Kiana’s team placed 43rd in their 100 team bracket with a record
Immokalee seat on Tribal Council rejected by voters Community by Beverly Bidney - May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 The voters have spoken and the makeup of Tribal Council will remain unchanged. An election administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs ended April 12 with 258 votes cast. The tally was 176 against and 80 in favor of an amendment that would have given Immokalee a seat on the Council.
Indigenous women discuss cultural, educational knowledge at FIU forum Community by Beverly Bidney - May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 MIAMI — Louise Gopher, Destiny Nunez and Betty Osceola led a panel discussion entitled “Seminole and Miccosukee Women; Culture, Community, Family and Public Life” at Florida International University’s Global Indigenous Forum March 29 in Miami. Students and professors listened as the women shared their perspectives on life. Gopher presented the history
Protection of Indian children at core of NICWA event Community by Beverly Bidney - May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) hosted a house party at Paradise Live in Hollywood March 23 to discuss its mission and let attendees know how they can become involved in the organization. The evening began with a traditional dinner and entertainment by rockers Ted Nelson, Lee Tiger
Big Cypress cattle drive, rodeo honors the late Bert Frazier Community by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Honorary Trail Boss Bert Frazier was remembered fondly as a cattle owner, medicine man and church deacon during the 20th annual Junior Cypress Cattle Drive & Rodeo on March 19 in Big Cypress. Cattle owners were called cow hunters in the days of the open range and Frazier,
Months of work result in show ring success Community by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — The Brighton 4-H barn buzzed with activity March 10 as 88 youth showed animals to a packed house at the Seminole Indian 4-H Show & Sale. The show and subsequent sale were the culmination of months of hard work and commitment by the 4-H’ers, who have cared for steer
New chef program serves up food, fun for Hollywood youth Health by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — Hungry Hollywood youth learned safe cooking techniques and the value of nutritious diets during a six-week youth chef program offered in the Community Culture kitchen on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A collaboration between the Health Department, Boys & Girls Club and Community Culture Department, it is designed for kids who
Wellness in spotlight during National Nutrition Month Health by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 National Nutrition Month took center stage tribalwide for the Health Department’s Pathways Seminole Wellness Program in March. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month emphasized the importance of making smart food choices while improving healthy eating and fitness habits. The mission of the organization, founded in 1917