Tribal students participate in leadership program Community Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 One of the more unique experiences available to Tribal youth takes place each summer in Florida’s capital, and this year was no exception. The 2019 Florida Indian Youth Program and Leadership Academy took place July 13 through July 27 at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Several Tribal students took part in the
This ‘direct correlation’ to dying Native languages often unexamined Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 BRIGHTON — There’s a long list of reasons that Native languages have deteriorated and entered an endangered status. The reasons that Native languages have deteriorated and entered an endangered status. The reasons go back hundreds of years, and there are more modern day ones. They include distractions that younger generations face every
Tribal executive hopes to motivate others with weight loss story Health News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Like a lot of Seminole Tribe employees, Tena Granit has built up some longevity. She was single and in her 20s when she started working in finance for the Tribe in April of 2000. Fast forward and she has years of experience and has climbed the ladder to be
Presidential candidates court Native American vote at forum Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 Strictly as a voting bloc, Native Americans might not seem big enough for politicians to care about. The five million-strong living in the U.S. make up less than 2% of the total population; African Americans are about 13%; Latinos more than 18%). Further, among the number of Native Americans eligible to vote,
Experience Florida’s Indigenous history in Weston Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 WESTON — The modern day influence of Florida’s Indigenous Peoples are everywhere – think Florida State Seminoles, town and city names, street signs, schools, buildings, parks and so on. Not only that, but archeological evidence can be experienced as well. So if you’re feeling like a bit of a historical adventure,
Court relationship yields family support, milestones for Tribe Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 As partnerships go, this one is an objective success. Seminole Tribal Court and the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida have been working together for a few years now – although the collaboration may be under the radar for most Tribal members. Some background: Tribal Court consists of an appellate court and
New THPO building to open as museum preps for overhaul Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — When Paul Backhouse started working at the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in Big Cypress in 2007, it had just been set up. The Tribe had hired one staff member and an electrician. THPO has been run out of a modular structure since then – sort of
Victory in Indian Country: Court rules for ICWA Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 Case could be headed to Supreme Court Advocates of the Indian Child Welfare Act have been on edge for almost a year. But an August 9 court decision has allowed them rest a little easier – at least for now. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed the constitutionality of
Learning experiences highlight culture workshop for Seminoles Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 ORLANDO — The Chairman’s office hosted a cultural workshop event in Orlando Aug. 9 through 11 for Seminoles who live off reservations. The nonresident gathering took place at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel and resort. Tribal families from the Tampa area and beyond met to take part in a daylong
Everything is coming up aces for Hard Rock’s Midwest projects Community News by Damon Scott - August 5, 2019August 19, 2019 Two areas in the Midwest U.S. will soon have a Hard Rock presence. Hard Rock International recently announced plans for casino projects in both Rockford, Illinois, and Gary, Indiana. Both are expected to generate significant jobs, spur tourism and generate more business in their respective regions. HRI is submitting a proposal to city