Native American TV drama – ‘Sovereign’ – to air on NBC Arts & Entertainment News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Audiences will soon be able to watch a Native American family drama on network television for the first time ever. “Sovereign” is a project headed up by award winning Black filmmaker Ava Duvernay. She’s partnered on the project with NBC. The series will run a pilot episode – a testing ground to
‘Winter Counts’ dives into blurred justice on reservations Arts & Entertainment News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 Denver-based author David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s debut novel “Winter Counts” is a crime fiction that’s part mystery, suspense and thriller. It takes a sobering look at the convoluted justice that often comes when crimes are committed on reservations by Native Americans. How the federal government gets involved, or doesn’t, can have
Great outdoors await: Big Cypress RV Resort welcomes back guests Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 BIG CYPRESS — Tribal members and Florida residents and visitors have a popular option back – an escape from the city to enjoy the great outdoors. The spot is right in the midst of the Everglades on the Big Cypress Reservation. The tribe announced Oct. 26 that the Big Cypress RV
Deb Haaland still in running for Interior cabinet post News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 Even with the history of a record-number of Native Americans elected to Congress on Nov. 3, another milestone might happen soon. President-elect Joe Biden has continued to name members of his forthcoming Cabinet. Some positions have yet to be filled, like secretary of the Department of the Interior. Several national media outlets
Seminole art on display at ‘Circle of Unity’ exhibit Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 FORT LAUDERDALE — History Fort Lauderdale marked the occasion of National Native American History Month in November to highlight the contributions of local Native American artists. The “Circle of Unity” mixed media fine art exhibit launched Nov. 9 and will be on display through Jan. 12, 2021. History Fort Lauderdale is part
Willie Johns remembered for service, love of history Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Willie Johns had a lot of passions in his life, and many are intertwined in the titles and affiliations he held over the years. The lifetime resident of the Brighton Reservation and member of the Wild Cat Clan was not only a Tribal Court Chief Justice, but also a member of
Native American connection to Everglades featured online News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 1, 2020December 2, 2020 The Seminole Tribe has always understood the importance of the Everglades to life past and present. Now that two recent lists have noted that bond, perhaps others will understand it a little better as well. The U.S. Department of the Interior published a list of “10 public lands with powerful Native
Bristol voters give green light to new Hard Rock casino Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - December 1, 2020April 8, 2021 Voters in Bristol, Virginia, sent a clear message on Election Day: They’re ready for a Hard Rock casino. The choice on the Nov. 3 ballot was to either allow casino gambling — as approved by the Virginia Lottery Board — or not, with a “yes” or “no” vote. Approval of the referendum
Native veterans memorial opens Nov. 11 with virtual honor Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Veterans Day – Nov. 11 – is always a busy one for the Seminole Tribe with tributes and gatherings to honor the contributions of those who have served in the U.S. military and their families. This year the pandemic has altered what would be typical events, but the tribe’s veterans will
Artist tackles Osceola story with help from Seminole Tribe Arts & Entertainment Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Native Americans know well that much of the history of Indigenous Peoples is one sided, incomplete or fabricated, depending on the source. It’s one of the reasons the Seminole Tribe has spent considerable time and resources to keep recordings of oral histories passed down by its elders. One of those elders is