Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum presents Seminole Discovery Days series Community by From Press Release - April 3, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is pleased to announce its 2018 Seminole Discovery Days series of special events. The Discovery Days series provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to discover more about Seminole culture with hands-on activities for all age groups. The next event is “Earth
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to host ‘An Evening with Sophia Loren’ Arts & Entertainment by From Press Release - February 28, 2018 COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – On Friday, April 6 at 8 p.m., Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will welcome to The Pavilion stage in this Once in a Lifetime Event, Sophia Loren, whom the American Film Institute calls one of the great legends of the golden age of Hollywood. Tickets for “An Evening with
Neil Baxley named Director of Slot Operations at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek News by From Press Release - February 28, 2018 COCONUT CREEK – Neil Baxley has been promoted to Director of Slot Operations at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, where he is the highest ranking team member who is also a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Baxley joined Seminole Casino Coconut Creek as Assistant Director of Slot Operations in 2016.
Center for Native American Youth to recognize Champions for Change Education by From Press Release - January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) will celebrate its sixth cohort of CNAY Champions for Change through a series of recognition events in Washington, D.C. in February. The 2018 Champions include Damien Carlos (Tohono O’odham Nation), Isabel Coronado (Muscogee Creek Nation), Shawna Garza (Kickapoo
National Native American Veterans Memorial design finalists announced Community by From Press Release - January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian announced Jan. 25 the five finalists for the design of the National Native American Veterans Memorial. They are: James Dinh Daniel SaSuWeh Jones (Ponca) and Enoch Kelly Haney (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma) Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne /Arapaho) Stefanie Rocknak Leroy Transfield (Māori: Ngai
HHS takes major actions to protect conscience rights and life Health by From Press Release - January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 On Jan. 19, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two major actions to protect life and the conscience rights of Americans. HHS’ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing new guidance to state Medicaid directors restoring state flexibility to decide program standards. The letter issued today
FIU to host indigenous programs Community by From Press Release - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 MIAMI — Florida International University’s Global Indigenous Forum will host the following upcoming events: Feb. 22 – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Maidique campus, SIPA 220: Author and illustrator Dorothy Downs with Lee Tiger, Miccosukee Tribal Member will hold a book signing presentation about”Canoe Back in Time:” An Indigenous Family’s Perspectives
Tribal First acquires American Indian Health Services Health by From Press Release - January 2, 2018January 2, 2018 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Tribal First, a division of Alliant Specialty Insurance Services, has acquired American Indian Health Services (AIHS). The acquisition pairs Tribal First, the nation’s largest tribal insurance brokerage, with one of Indian Country’s leading providers of healthcare services and financing tools. “Access to quality, affordable healthcare continues to
Hard Rock charity poker event benefits Feeding South Florida Sports by From Press Release - October 31, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood hosted a charity poker tournament Oct. 3 benefiting Feeding South Florida and its hurricane relief efforts. PokerStars, which is the flagship brand of The Stars Group Inc. and is the world’s most licensed online gaming brand, matched the tournament donation
Cherokee Nation’s Bryan Rice named BIA director Community by From Press Release - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced Oct. 16 the selection of Bryan Rice, a veteran federal administrator and citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, as the new Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the federal agency that coordinates government-to-government relations with 567 federally
