Time has come for Gary’s Hard Rock fans to celebrate Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by Damon Scott - May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Hard Rock Northern Indiana casino is set to open May 14 in Gary, Indiana. (Photo via Facebook) Excitement is building among Hard Rock fans as employees busily prepare for the grand opening of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana on May 14. The $300 million casino, located at 5400 W. 29th Ave.
Brady Osceola Latchford continues family legacy in law enforcement Community Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — Brady Osceola Latchford said he’s known for many years what he wanted to do after college. Newly graduated, he’s doing it – entering the law enforcement tradition on his father’s side of the family. Latchford’s father is William Latchford, the executive director of Public Safety for the Seminole Tribe
Artist teams up with Miccosukee Tribe for Miami exhibit Arts & Entertainment Events News by Damon Scott - May 6, 2021May 14, 2021 MIAMI — The Pérez Art Museum Miami has announced a new exhibition that is heavily influenced by the Miccosukee Tribe. “The Swaying Motion on the Bank of the River Falls,” features the work of decorated Chilean artist Felipe Mujica – and marks his first major museum exhibition in the U.S. The
Missing, murdered unit sees big budget boost Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 One of the first initiatives Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established after her first day on the job – March 18th – was the creation of a unit within the Bureau of Indian Affairs to focus on missing and murdered Native Americans. She made the announcement April 1st. The Department of
Florida’s tribal youth to help restore coastal land Community News by Damon Scott - May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland The Interior Department announced April 28 that six tribes would be included in a new round of funding for the Tribal Youth Coastal Restoration Program. The program secured $927,000 in funds for a three-year project to help restore up to 1,000 acres of wildlife habitat on
Conference ends with eye on court ruling; Orlando to host NICWA in 2022 News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 5, 2021May 6, 2021 The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) hosted its annual (and second-ever virtual) conference April 11 to April 14 – the largest national gathering that’s focused on American Indian and Alaska Native child advocacy issues. The Seminole Tribe was once again the lead sponsor. Organizers said there were 50 workshops and
‘A business like no other’: Q&A with the Classic Casino GM Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 5, 2021May 6, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — Edward Aguilar Sr. started working for the Seminole Tribe at the ripe age of 14. It was summer jobs in recreation and youth centers then. He’s never stopped working, but the roles and titles have changed over the years. Now the general manager of the Seminole Classic Casino in
Hard Rock to build 8 hotels in Brazil Arts & Entertainment Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Damon Scott - May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — Hard Rock fans who have visited or live in Brazil know there are some Hard Rock Cafes to choose from, but no hotels to stay in. But, officials say hang tight because that’s about to change in a big way. Hard Rock International released its plans April 26 for
HHS: Demand for vaccine slows Community Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 HOLLYWOOD — As the Seminole Tribe’s Covid-19 vaccination program enters its fifth month officials say there aren’t as many people asking for the shots. Part of the reason is due to the success of the vaccine strategy’s rollout and the hundreds who have already received the shot. The tribe’s Health and
Rep. Davids’ ‘Big Voice’ to make June debut Arts & Entertainment Top News by Damon Scott - April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids has written a children's book titled “Sharice’s Big Voice – A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman.” (Courtesy HarperCollins) Rep. Sharice Davids, the trailblazing Democrat from Kansas, is one of two Native American women who made history in 2018. She was elected to the House of Representatives that