New legislation was introduced in August in Congress that would break down barriers Tribal authorities have faced in gaining access to critical public health data. The “Tribal Health Data Improvement Act” came together after news reports earlier in the summer that the federal government was withholding potentially life-saving information from
Author: Damon Scott
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.
Indian Country: Correct Jim Thorpe’s Olympic record; ‘Bright Path’ movie about athlete’s life in progress
It’s been 108 years since the legendary Native American athlete Jim Thorpe competed in the 1912 summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. But the official record of his Olympic excellence remains controversial to this day. However, the organization behind a new initiative and forthcoming movie is working to finally put the
Covid-19 funding in Indian Country hasn’t come easy
The CARES Act included funding for Indian Country. (Image: Full Measure, Facebook) Native Americans have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19 – a situation that has continued throughout the pandemic. Securing adequate funding was the first hurdle. But there has been only about $8 billion earmarked for Tribal governments – which is
Seminole Hard Rock ‘Winterfest Boat Parade’ cancelled
FORT LAUDERDALE — The 2020 installment of the popular “Winterfest” holiday event – scheduled for Dec. 12 – has officially been cancelled. Winterfest hosts a varied lineup of events, but is best known for the unique “Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade,” which brings together scores of participants and spectators
Proposed Army Corps projects near Brighton enter new phase
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hit a benchmark Aug. 28 in its plans for a variety of water-related construction projects along Lake Okeechobee. The Corps’s Jacksonville District has published the final project report and environmental impact statement for its “Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project,” also known as LOWRP. The
Veterans Memorial to mark completion online
Organizers of the newly completed National Native American Veterans Memorial were putting together the final touches for a grand procession and dedication ceremony to take place on Veterans Day when Covid-19 became a global pandemic in March. Those plans came to an abrupt halt when museums and venues across the
National recognition rolls in for Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming
HOLLYWOOD — The honors have continued to come in this summer for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. For the third-consecutive year, HRI was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s “best employers for women.” Forbes compiles the annual list in the travel and leisure category from a survey
Irvin Peithmann remembered for Seminole writings, connections
Irvin Peithmann, at left, with members of the Seminole Tribe, ca. 1956. (Randolph Society) An organization in Illinois recently recognized two people for their contributions to Randolph County – located about an hour south of St. Louis, Missouri. Irvin Peithmann and Ruth Gilster were recently inducted into the Randolph Society’s class of
NICWA wraps its first-ever virtual conference
Cindy Blackstock, executive director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, participates in NICWA's virtual version of its “Protecting Our Children” conference. (Courtesy NICWA) The National Indian Child Welfare Association did what many organizations have had to do during the coronavirus pandemic – switch from hosting in-person conferences
Hard Rock Atlantic City sees biggest winner yet on its online slots
The play-from-home slot machines are exclusive to Hard Rock and are located in a locked room at the Atlantic City property. (Hard Rock) Hard Rock International recently moved into the “live” slot machine space at its Atlantic City property through HardRockCasino.com. The 12 slot machines are located at the Hard Rock Hotel