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Damon is a multimedia journalist for the Seminole Tribune. He has previously been an editor and reporter for digital and print media in Florida and his home state of New Mexico. Send him an email at damonscott@semtribe.com.

CSSS recognizes latest ACD, WEP graduates

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Taylor Holata, left, and Cody Motlow (Courtesy photos) HOLLYWOOD — Two tribal members have graduated from the work experience programs at the Center for Student Success and Services (CSSS). The tribe’s work experience programs fall under the Tribal Professional Development (TPD) umbrella. Taylor Holata is the latest graduate in the Advanced Career

Tribe partners on new program for problem gamblers

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HOLLYWOOD — For those who have a gambling problem or addiction, seeking face-to-face help can be intimidating. Experts cite barriers to in-person support like cost, travel, childcare challenges, stigmatization and fears about confidentiality. Paul Pellizzari, HRI and Seminole Gaming VP of global social responsibility. (Photo courtesy HRI) To help people bypass those

Chuck Herlihy ran Brighton radio station for many years

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Charles “Chuck” Herlihy (Photo courtesy Tracy Carman) BRIGHTON — Longtime Brighton radio station manager Charles “Chuck” Herlihy died Aug. 30 after a short illness. He was 67. Herlihy operated the WTIR-FM 91.9 radio station for the Seminole Tribe for more than eight years, located in the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. “Chuck was

Supreme Court asked to rule on ICWA

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The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) has provided federal protections for Native American adoptees and foster children in Indian Country for more than 40 years. The law has been upheld in dozens of court decisions. But legal pressures have increased in recent years and it is now facing its most

Vaccine booster shots on horizon

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(From CDC) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe is preparing to offer Covid-19 booster shots to those who meet eligibility requirements. The tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) executive director, Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley, said Sept. 30 that the boosters would first be administered only to those who have previously received the Pfizer vaccine.

Summit to focus on tribal broadband issues

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A group of federal agencies have come together to help address internet access issues across Indian Country. The 2021 National Tribal Broadband Summit is scheduled to take place Sept. 17, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 in a virtual format. The event is designed to serve as a platform for leaders to

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