Tribal members take part in D.C. memorial events Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2022November 29, 2022 From left to right (standing) are Gus Baker, Ally Romero (Baker’s fiancé), Spencer Battiest, June Baker, Petra Battiest, Raquel McCloud (Native’s fiancé) and Doc Native. Seated is Judy Baker. (Courtesy Spencer Battiest) WASHINGTON, D.C. – It was a rainy Veterans Day in the nation’s capital, but it didn’t dampen the spirits
Hard Rock Tejon could break ground next year Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 Hard Rock officials released this rendering of the forthcoming Hard Rock Tejon in Mettler, California. (Hard Rock) Construction on Hard Rock International’s third hotel-casino project in California is expected to begin next year. The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) approved an agreement Nov. 17 to place a 320-acre parcel of land into
Boys & Girls Club renamed for Max B. Osceola Jr. Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - November 26, 2022November 29, 2022 From left to right are Carla Knapp and members of Max B. Osceola Jr.’s family – Meaghan Osceola, Melissa DeMayo, Max Osceola III, Margaret Osceola, Sharon Osceola and Amy Cox. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Visitors to the Howard Tiger Recreation Center on the Hollywood Reservation will soon see new
Florida judge recognized for work with Seminole Tribe Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Judge Jose Izquierdo, who serves in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, has been recognized for his ongoing partnership with the Seminole Tribe. Izquierdo received the 2022 William E. Gladstone award at the Florida Children and Families Summit in Orlando over the summer. Gladstone was a Miami judge who died
Seminole Tribe featured in ‘Indigenous Firsts’ book Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 A new book published in October takes a fresh look and a deep dive at a long list of firsts that have been achieved by Native Americans. “Indigenous Firsts: A History of Native American Achievements and Events,” features research on firsts and feats in sports, politics, art, science, business and the
Work goes on as court decides ICWA’s fate Community Health News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 ICWA supporters gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 9. (Courtesy NICWA) Supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) will have to wait months for the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on recent challenges to the 1978 law. It heard more than three hours of oral arguments Nov. 9. An aggregate
Storm unearths ancestral remains in Martin County Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Beach erosion from Hurricane Nicole unearthed the remains of six skulls and smaller bones on Chastain Beach, located on Hutchinson Island South in Martin County. The remains were discovered by beachgoers Nov. 10 and reported to law enforcement. Hurricane Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 storm south of Vero Beach
Seminole artists gather for new show opening Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Gordon “Ollie” Wareham describes the interlinked artistic, historical and environmental importance of the sweet grass basket in Seminole culture. His aunt, Donna Frank, made the basket he’s holding. (Courtesy Tara Chadwick) A new exhibit featuring Seminole artists opened Nov. 6 at the History Fort Lauderdale museum. Several of the artists joined
Fort Pierce marks upgrades, new projects Community News Top News by Damon Scott - November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 This photo from May 16, 1996, is from the original groundbreaking ceremony for the Fort Pierce Reservation. The ceremony was organized by then-Chairman James E. Billie. The four sisters, whose mother was the late Sally Tommie Chipco, are in the front row. From left to right are the late Minnie
Flu season, fentanyl on HHS radar Community Health News by Damon Scott - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 HHS recently sent out a warning to tribal members through email about rainbow fentanyl. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration) HOLLYWOOD – Flu season has begun and the Seminole Tribe’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) has begun to administer the vaccine to tribal members six months and older. “We encourage everyone to get