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Author: Beverly Bidney

Beverly Bidney has been a reporter and photographer for The Seminole Tribune since 2012. During her career, she has worked at various newspapers around the country including the Muskogee Phoenix in Oklahoma, Miami Herald, Associated Press, USA Today and other publications nationwide. A NAJA award winning journalist, she has covered just about everything over the years and is an advocate for a strong press. Contact her at beverlybidney@semtribe.com.

Public Works Director Derek Koger selected to Leadership Florida

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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

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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

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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

Ahfachkee starts year with new principal Dorothy Cain

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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