Seminole Youth Council meets former U.S. senator Community by Brett Daly - September 25, 2012April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Members of the Seminole Youth Council gathered at Tribal Headquarters on Sept. 17 to have a roundtable discussion with former U.S. Sen. Byron L. Dorgan. During the meeting, they informed him of their organization’s accomplishments and their individual concerns facing Tribal youth. During his terms in office, Sen. Dorgan,
Immokalee to open youth center Community by Brett Daly - September 24, 2012April 9, 2015 IMMOKALEE — With renovations nearly complete on a new youth center in Immokalee, the community can look forward to a state-of-the-art facility to entertain children with a wide variety of activities. Renovations to the new facility – the old Housing building – began in late August and include eliminating five office
Vocational school students graduate Education by Brett Daly - August 30, 2012April 13, 2015 IMMOKALEE — For three years, Immokalee resident Lorraine Posada woke up at 4 a.m. and made a two-hour drive to the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in quest of her associate of science in patisserie and baking. Her hard work and dedication paid off, as she – as well as three
Alexis Aguilar crowned Miss Florida Seminole Community by Brett Daly - August 29, 2012April 9, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Thirteen young women celebrated their Seminole heritage and culture on July 28, vying for the coveted Miss and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole crowns. While all wanted the responsibility of serving as their Tribe’s ambassadors, only two received the honor. Alexis Aguilar, one of five Immokalee contestants, shined during the
Native American journalists promote newsroom diversity at convention Community by Brett Daly - August 28, 2012April 9, 2015 LAS VEGAS — Native Americans from across the country met in Las Vegas from Aug. 1-4 to partake in the UNITY 2012 Convention, a national gathering of minority journalists that promotes diversity in newsrooms. Members of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA), the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki helps Roanoke-Hatteras Band reconnect with their past Community by Brett Daly - July 25, 2012April 9, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — The Seminole Tribe’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum reunited the Roanoke-Hatteras Band of North Carolina with a piece of their history on July 12 by returning an early 20th-century shell necklace made by their people. Museum employees, Seminole Tribal members and leaders, and Roanoke-Hatteras delegates met at the curatorial building conference
Ahfachkee celebrates end of school year Education by Brett Daly - June 29, 2012April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — The last day of the 2011-2012 school year on May 31 marked two big celebrations at Ahfachkee School: the D.A.R.E. graduation and the Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony. The morning kicked off with students from kindergarten, third, fifth and sixth grades meeting in the cafeteria to receive their awards
Native Learning Center hosts fourth annual Summer Conference Education by Brett Daly - June 29, 2012April 13, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — The Native Learning Center (NLC) saw record numbers at its fourth annual Summer Conference held June 5-7 at the Hollywood Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. More than a hundred people registered for the conference representing Tribes such as Seminole, Navajo, Cherokee, Lumbee, Miccosukee and Ho-Chunk Nation, among others. NLC
Brighton celebrates grand opening of new senior center Community by Brett Daly - June 28, 2012April 10, 2015 BRIGHTON — After years of planning and much anticipation, the Department of Elder Services opened the doors to its new senior center, a 17,500-square-foot facility set on 7.5 acres on the Brighton Reservation, on May 24. Hundreds gathered outside the building, braving the midday heat to celebrate the occasion. "It took over
Family Services Department honors Tribal foster parents Community by Brett Daly - June 27, 2012April 10, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — In recognition of National Foster Care Month during May, the Family Preservation program of the Family Services Department recognized the nearly 70 Tribal families who have opened their homes to foster children. The parents and staff met at the Big Cypress Community Center on May 30 for a