Unity executive director hands wheel to Native youth Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 5, 2019August 19, 2019 ORLANDO — Mary Kim Titla is the executive director of Unity. As such, she oversees the planning and execution of its yearly conference, which took place in Orlando this summer. She’s been at the helm since 2013. “Everyone loved Florida. We received an amazing welcome, not only from the host Seminole
Summer program winds down, but Tribe’s libraries are year round Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 There’s more activity in the DSO building than most people probably realize. Those who are familiar with the Hollywood Reservation naturally think about the bustling preschool on the first floor. Maybe others have been to the third floor offices of the Center for Student Success and Services, known as CSSS, where
Two bills would increase funds for key Native diabetes programs Health News by Damon Scott - August 2, 2019August 19, 2019 There are two bills sponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives that the National Indian Health Board and others are keeping a close eye on. Both affect funding for programs that target diabetes issues for Native Americans. The bills – H.R. 2680 (Special Diabetes Program for Indians or SDPI) and H.R.
Brighton cattle owners recreate old family photo Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 1, 2019 BRIGHTON — The descendants of Seminole Tribe cattle owners in Brighton recently gathered to recreate a family photo of their elders holding branding irons. Generations of family members met July 13 at the Brighton shipping-marsh cattle pens to eat lunch and pose for the photo before loading up calves for transport. Dozens
Part of Old Tamiami Trail to be removed to assist water flow Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 MIAMI-DADE — Environmentalists are happy about the announcement of the long awaited removal of part of the Old Tamiami Trail near Everglades National Park. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recently said the removal of 5.5 miles of Old Tamiami Trail roadbed, located in Miami-Dade County near the Miccosukee Reservation,
Native Americans historically shorted in Census Community News by Damon Scott - August 1, 2019August 19, 2019 The U.S. Census doesn’t typically make a lot of headline news or cause almost daily controversy, but this time around is different. Census 2020 – coming April 1 – has become a hot and contentious political and social issue of late. Part of the reason for the fresh consternation is the Trump
October will mark new era at Hard Rock in Hollywood, Tampa Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 1, 2019August 19, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Anticipation and excitement has been in the air for months as Tribal members and the general public watched the massive guitar-shaped Hard Rock hotel rise 450 feet into the sky in Hollywood. Workers are now putting the finishing touches on its façade and interior. The hotel’s unique guitar shape is
Seminoles a force at ‘Unity’ gathering in Orlando Community News Top News by Damon Scott - August 1, 2019August 19, 2019 ORLANDO — The Seminole Tribe of Florida was the main sponsor of the 2019 National Unity Conference in Orlando – a first. Unity – “United National Indian Tribal Youth” – is one of the largest gatherings of Native American youth. Young people come from across the country for events, panels and
Central, South American visitors connect with Seminole Tribal Court Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 12, 2019August 20, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — A group of visitors from eight Central and South American countries gathered at Tribal headquarters in Hollywood April 12 to meet with Seminole Tribal Court officials. The morning session was designed for attendees to become acquainted with how the Tribal Court functions; to understand more about the relationship between
Seminole Petroleum launches new sales strategy Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 12, 2019August 20, 2019 Seminole Petroleum has placed a new eye on part of the business that isn’t the big tankers you see delivering fuel at Florida gas stations. The Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. board-controlled brand is working to boost its oil and lubricant business. It’s part of a strategy to increase its overall