New mobile command vehicle enhances tribe’s emergency services capabilities Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe got a special delivery May 27 – one that few tribes in Indian Country have ever seen. The tribe’s Public Safety departments – police, fire rescue and emergency management – now have a 45-foot long, fully decked out vehicle with a 70-gallon fuel tank that can
ICWA advocates stay on guard after latest ruling News Top News by Damon Scott - July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 David Simmons, left, NICWA's Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, and Dan Lewerenz, NARF's staff attorney. The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) has been challenged in the courts in an unprecedented over the past few years in the case of Brackeen v. Haaland (formerly Brackeen v. Bernhardt). The
Jim Allen reflects on Hard Rock at 50 Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen speaks during a press event June 10, 2021, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Hard Rock is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – When Peter Morton and Isaac Tigrett opened the first Hard Rock
Federal budget considered historic for Indian Country News Top News by Damon Scott - June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland testifies June 16, 2021, at a Senate subcommittee. (Image via U.S. Senate) President Biden’s proposed $6 trillion federal budget would direct investments to Indian Country at levels that are being described as historic. Biden already sent billions in funding to Indian Country through the American
Hard Rock partners with star athlete to mark 50 years Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Sports Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 Soccer superstar Lionel Messi was presented with a special Hard Rock guitar to mark the partnership with Hard Rock. The announcement was made June 10, 2021. (Photo courtesy Hard Rock) HOLLYWOOD – Hard Rock has forged relationships with the world’s most famous musicians and celebrities over the years. It’s been
Seminole women make history at ‘Inauguration Day’ Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 8, 2021June 9, 2021 The Tribal Council and Board of Directors gather in front of the Council Oak Tree after the inauguration ceremony June 7, 2021, in Hollywood. From left are Hollywood Councilman Christopher Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola, Jr., President Mitchell Cypress, Brighton Board
Photos: Hollywood Reservation celebrates Mother’s Day; drive-thru event held at Estates Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola helps distribute flowers at the Mother's Day event. (Photo Damon Scott) With the Guitar Hotel in the background, vehicles line up for the Hollywood Mother's Day drive-thru event May 4. (Photo Damon Scott) Bouquets of colorful flowers are ready to be handed out. (Photo Damon Scott) Paul Buster provides
Q & A with the bestselling author of ‘Firekeeper’s Daughter’ Arts & Entertainment News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Angeline Boulley (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) is a writer who often tells stories about the Ojibwe community where she lives in Michigan’s upper peninsula. One of her stories is now a commercial success: the New York Times bestselling debut novel – “Firekeeper’s Daughter” – about an Ojibwe teen
Native comedy ‘Rutherford Falls’ gathers buzz Arts & Entertainment News by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 The new television comedy “Rutherford Falls” is in its first episodes on the streaming service Peacock and has quickly won over critics and increasingly picked up fans. Season one has 10 episodes in all; the first episode aired April 22. The series is a unique one – it’s not only a
Miami artist influenced by diverse heritage Arts & Entertainment Events News by Damon Scott - June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 FORT LAUDERDALE — A new exhibition at the NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale features a Miami-based artist. “The Carter Project” opened May 15 and runs through Jan. 9, 2022. Christopher Carter began the project in 2016 when he developed a unique plan for a home, studio and exhibition space. Carter