Thanksgiving dining specials set at Seminole Casino Coconut Community by From Press Release - November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 COCONUT CREEK — Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will offer Thanksgiving (Nov. 28) dining specials at four of its restaurants. NYY Steak The property’s fine dining steakhouse will offer Thanksgiving dinner from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. A three-course menu for $75 per person will be available, along with an a la carte
NIEA’s Hill Day to be held in February Community by From Press Release - November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 The National Indian Education Association’s Head to the Hill will be held Feb. 4-6, 2020, in Washington D.C. NIEA’s Hill Day offers tribal members, Native educators and allies the opportunity to engage with members of Congress to advocate on behalf of NIEA’s legislative priorities. Hill Day features Native education advocacy sessions
Endowment to help Natives with college costs Community by From Press Release - November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 Lannan Foundation, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, recently announced a $3 million endowment it created with the American Indian College Fund. The endowment will provide Native American students with scholarships to attend tribal colleges and universities. The College Fund supports 35 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
Grants available for efforts addressing Native nutrition and health Community Health by From Press Release - November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 The Fertile Ground Policy Innovation Fund is now accepting grant proposals. Grantees will be awarded $50,000 to $80,000 each to support Native-led efforts aimed at advancing new policies and innovative policymaking approaches that benefit Native nutrition and health. This fund is a part of the Fertile Ground campaign, an initiative of Shakopee
National Indian Health Board sends letters to Congress over funding concerns Health by From Press Release - November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) sent two letters to Congress in October on funding for Indian health programs. On Oct. 15, NIHB wrote to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) to prioritize funding for the Indian Health Service (IHS), which Congress has
Native Americans’ service in U.S. military focus of ‘The Warrior Tradition’ documentary on PBS Community News by From Press Release - November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 Why would American Indian men and women put their lives on the line for the very government that took their homelands? "The Warrior Tradition," a one-hour documentary that will air on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) on PBS, tells the stories of Native American warriors from their points of view about
‘Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks’ exhibit to open Nov. 15 Arts & Entertainment Community News by From Press Release - November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 FORT LAUDERDALE — History Fort Lauderdale will shine a spotlight on the significant contributions of local Native American artists during Native American Heritage Month in November. "Patchwork Mosaic: An Indigenous Gathering of Seminole Masterworks" featuring a retrospective of contemporary and traditional fine art from Elgin Jumper, Jessica Osceola, Gordon Oliver Wareham,
Il Mulino at Hard Rock AC named best U.S. casino restaurant Community News by From Press Release - October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 NEW YORK — Il Mulino New York at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, located on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, was voted the Best U.S. Casino Restaurant by USA TODAY’s 10Best.com Readers’ Choice Awards. “Il Mulino is known for serving the best authentic Italian dishes of Abruzzo paired with exceptional
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa’s Council Oak names new executive butcher Community News by From Press Release - October 7, 2019October 9, 2019 TAMPA — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa announced Sept. 16 the appointment of Walter M. Apfelbaum as executive butcher at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. In his latest role, he will also oversee butchering for the property’s other contemporary and fine
Best tribal destinations recognized at American Indian Tourism Conference Community News by From Press Release - October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 TULSA, Okla. — The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) honored tribal destinations and leaders in the tourism industry in September at the Enough Good People Awards Gala & Silent Auction during the 21st annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Each year, AIANTA, as the national