Fifth ‘renewable energy conference’ set for February Community News Top News by Damon Scott - September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 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,
Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming workers to get $100M pay boost Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Guitar Hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. (File photo) About half of Hard Rock International’s (HRI) 20,000 U.S. employees and thousands more Seminole Gaming employees in Florida are set to receive wage increases in October. It’s part of a $100 million investment announced Sept. 12 to
New book details Jim Thorpe’s ‘struggle against the odds’ Arts & Entertainment News Sports by Damon Scott - September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 “Path Lit by Lightning” was published this year by Simon & Schuster. (Courtesy Simon & Schuster) A new biography of arguably America’s greatest all-around athlete – Jim Thorpe – was released in August. “Path Lit by Lightning” was written by David Maraniss, who has also penned biographies on former presidents Barack Obama and
Tribe celebrates 65th anniversary of government formation Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Brian Zepeda, dressed in traditional clothing holding an antique rifle, served as emcee of the anniversary celebration Aug. 25. (Photo Beverly Bidney) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminoles who met under the Council Oak Tree on the Hollywood Reservation to create a new tribal government on Aug. 21, 1957, weren’t far removed from
New, bigger Brighton Trading Post on horizon Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 The Brighton Trading Post, seen here in a 2012 photo, has been a part of the community since the 1960s. (File photo) The Brighton Trading Post on the Brighton Reservation has been a staple of the Seminole community since it opened in the 1960s. Located next to the Brighton RV Resort
Indian Country urges Supreme Court to uphold ICWA Community News Top News by Damon Scott - August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 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 Community Health News by Damon Scott - August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 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 Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 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 Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 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)
David Blackard regarded for love of Seminole culture, history Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - August 18, 2022August 19, 2022 David Blackard was the former director of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and most recently the Education Department’s library program supervisor. Here, he stands next to one of the summer reading program displays in the Hollywood library in 2019. (Photo Damon Scott) Colleagues of longtime Seminole Tribe employee David M. Blackard say he