Tribal Fair and Pow Wow to return in February Arts & Entertainment News Top News by From Press Release - October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 Pow Wow participants gather in February 2020, the last time the event was held in-person. (Photo Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe will host its annual celebration of Native culture and arts – the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow – on Feb. 25-27, 2022, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
$500,000 in grants awarded to 10 tribes News by From Press Release - October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 WASHINGTON — Indian Affairs’ Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) announced Sept. 16 that its Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) program has awarded business development grants totaling $500,000 to 10 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. The funding will enable the Tribes’ leaders to better evaluate and
Music festival fundraiser to be held in Everglades City Arts & Entertainment Community by From Press Release - October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 The Bank of Everglades building in Everglades City. (Courtesy photo) EVERGLADES CITY — A music festival featuring Raiford Starke, J. Robert, Val Wisecracker, The Florida Boys and others will be held Nov. 6 at the Rod & Gun Club, 200 W. Broadway, in Everglades City. The event is a fundraiser to
Guitar Hotel to feature 9/11 tribute light display Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by From Press Release - September 10, 2021September 16, 2021 For the 20th anniversary of 9/11, The Guitar Hotel will feature a tribute in lights on the evenings of Sept. 10, 2021, and Sept. 11, 2021. (Photo Beverly BIdney) HOLLYWOOD – In honor of the tragic loss of life that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, and its devastating impacts, The Guitar Hotel at
James Driving Hawk named CEO of IHS’s largest hospital Health by From Press Release - September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 James Driving Hawk The Indian Health Service announced Aug. 25 the appointment of James Driving Hawk as the chief executive officer of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The center is the IHS’ largest hospital, providing direct health care services to more than 150,000 patients. Driving Hawk, an enrolled member
Native film projects selected for funding, TV broadcasts Arts & Entertainment by From Press Release - August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 Katsitsionni Fox (Mohawk) LINCOLN, Neb. — Each year, Vision Maker Media funds media projects intended for PBS broadcasting that represent the cultures, experiences and perspectives of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Films are reviewed by a panel of public media programmers and Native American filmmakers, and board approved based on Native involvement,
Milan Schimmel to play for FGCU Sports by From Press Release - August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 Milan Schimmel has shifted from the University of Cincinnati to Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. (University of Cincinnati photo) FORT MYERS - Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko announced July 30 the addition of Milan Schimmel (Umatilla Tribe) to the 2021-22 roster. The 5-foot-8 guard
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood to hold job fair Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by From Press Release - August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 HOLLYWOOD - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will host a job fair at Hard Rock Live on Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perks include a $300 sign-on bonus (after 90 days of employment), weekly pay, comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, on-call positions offering flexible
Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming step up to assist Surfside efforts Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by From Press Release - July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming, both owned by the Seminole Tribe, announced June 30 a multi-dimensional Support Surfside Program to provide relief for those impacted by the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside. The Support Surfside Program includes an immediate minimum cash donation of $250,000 to
ZZ Top to perform at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming by From Press Release - June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 ZZ Top will play Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Nov. 9, 2021. (ZZ Top) TAMPA – ZZ Top will perform at the Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. For presale ticket information June 17, go to Hard