Celebrated WWII unit included 1,500 Native Americans Arts & Entertainment Top News by Damon Scott - January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 The animated miniseries “The Liberator” is streaming on Netflix. (Netflix screenshot) One of the U.S. Army’s most successful fighting units in World War II was also one of its most racially integrated. The 45th Infantry Division had three regiments that consisted of Mexican Americans, Southwestern cowboys and at least 1,500 Native
Tribe makes key hire in climate change battle Community Top News by Damon Scott - January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Jill Horwitz is the Seminole Tribe's first climate resiliency officer. (courtesy photo) HOLLYWOOD — The threat of climate change is not out of sight or out of mind for the Seminole Tribe or for those living in Florida. The range of dangers and problems has already arrived. What usually comes to mind
‘Gather’ connects food sovereignty to Native survival Arts & Entertainment Health Top News by Damon Scott - January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Twila Cassadore explains traditional foraging methods to her niece. (Gather/Facebook) Food sovereignty is a subject that might seem a bit boring to some, but its importance comes to life in a powerful way in the sweeping documentary film “Gather.” Since the film’s premiere in June, it quickly gained a following and picked
Covid-19 relief package directs $3.3B to tribes Health by Damon Scott - January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Another contentious Congress is coming to an end in Washington, D.C., and with it hard fought spending bills and provisions that affect practically every corner of Indian Country. Congress passed the $900 billion Covid-19 stimulus bill Dec. 20. President Trump signed it Dec. 27. It includes $3.3 billion in funds for
Seminole leaders encourage community to get Covid-19 vaccine Community Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 Big Cypress Councilman David Cypress shows his approval as he receives a Covid-19 vaccine shot from Stephen Zitnick of Seminole Fire Rescue at tribal headquarters in Hollywood, Dec. 28, 2020. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Elected leaders of the Seminole Tribe began to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in late December to
Gaming revenues soared in 2019, but there’s no celebration Community News Top News by Damon Scott - December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 It was a banner year for Indian gaming revenues in 2019, but any end of year celebrating has been muted by the Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on the industry. The National Indian Gaming Commission recently reported a record $34.6 billion in gross gaming revenues for the industry in fiscal year
Hard Rock’s first Reverb hotel opens in Atlanta Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 22, 2020April 8, 2021 The new Reverb Downtown Atlanta is 11 stories high with 195 rooms. (Hard Rock photo) The new Hard Rock hotel concept – Reverb – opened its first location in downtown Atlanta in December. The hotel was originally expected to open earlier this year. Reverb Downtown Atlanta is adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the
Historic pick: Haaland set to be first Native American in Cabinet News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 18, 2020December 21, 2020 Deb Haaland has been tapped by President-Elect Joe Biden to head the Department of Interior. If confirmed, she would be the first Native American to lead the department, or hold any Cabinet position. The New Mexico Democrat’s name had been widely circulated in recent weeks as a leading contender for the
Red Ribbon drive-thru comes to Hollywood Community by Damon Scott - December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Anna Doctor and Patrick Doctor Sr. pick up Red Ribbon-themed items in Hollywood on Dec. 2, 2020. (Damon Scott photo) Red Ribbon Week is typically a busy time across the tribe in October with parades, dinners, art contests and other events. The week is designed as an alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence
Seminole Tribe picks up $100K for energy projects Community News by Damon Scott - December 5, 2020December 6, 2020 The U.S. Department of Interior has earmarked $100,100 for the Seminole Tribe to put toward its energy projects and goals. The Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant comes via the department’s Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED). It’s part of a total $1.55 million that is being granted to