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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.

Florida lake with Native slur renamed

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The U.S. Department of Interior, led by Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), has completed its initiative to rename hundreds of geographic sites across the country. (Image via Facebook) A lake in Florida’s Marion County has been renamed as one of 650 geographic sites across the U.S. that were put on a U.S.

Fifth ‘renewable energy conference’ set for February

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Attendees gathered at the Native Learning Center for the 2020 conference just before the Covid-19 pandemic. This year the conference is expected to return to an in-person format. (File photo) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s fifth “Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference” is scheduled to take place Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2023,

Indian Country urges Supreme Court to uphold ICWA

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The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Nov. 9 in Brackeen v. Haaland. (Courtesy NICWA) The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Nov. 9 in Haaland v. Brackeen – the case that challenges the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and some of its

HHS receives new vaccine options

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The tribe has recently received new vaccine options for monkeypox and Covid-19. (Image via cdc.gov) HOLLYWOOD – The Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Department has more vaccine options available for tribal members. HHS executive director Dr. Vandhana Kiswani-Barley said Aug. 24 that the tribe now has 100 monkeypox vaccines in

PECS accolades keep piling up

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At a faculty meeting in the PECS gymnasium Aug. 2, a banner showcasing the schools “A” grade in the statewide assessment was unveiled. (Courtesy PECS) The Seminole Tribe’s Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS) on the Brighton Reservation recently celebrated an accomplishment Aug. 2, adding to an impressive list of kudos. Principal Tracy

Seminole youth attend summer program at FSU

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The Florida Indian Youth Program took place in July. From left to right are Ezekiel Hill, Nikko Burgess, Lavin Billie, Iziah Billie, Carlise Bermudez, Kajir “Kai” Harriott, Tahnia Billie, Billie Cypress, Luxie Billie and Brianne Oglin. (Courtesy photo) A group of nine tribal youth attended the Florida Indian Youth Program (FIYP)

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