Symposium spotlights Tribal resource management of water, fire Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 12, 2019August 20, 2019 For the first time the Seminole Tribe of Florida hosted the National Indian Timber Symposium, which is in its 43rd year. The Tribe hosted the event in conjunction with the Intertribal Timber Council – a Portland, Oregon-based organization that works with a host of groups on how best to manage natural
HUD official lauds work of Native Learning Center Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 12, 2019August 20, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — A senior HUD official made the Seminole Tribe of Florida an early stop in his new position – one that assists Native Americans. Hunter Kurtz was recently named the principal deputy assistant secretary in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. The position and department
Board, Council sworn in for new terms Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 10, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Eligible members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida went to the polls May 13 to choose their next set of leaders. Election results saw some leaders returning to their roles, while three positions changed hands. Those on the ballot to represent Tribal Council were Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. (incumbent)
Hard Rock Hollywood job fair attracts thousands News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 10, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — Even to say it exceeded expectations would be an understatement. About 2,500 job hunters descended on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood June 4 for a shot to work at the site where the iconic brand’s first guitar-shaped hotel will soon open. “It was amazing. It goes to show
CSSS in midst of summer programs; college tour on horizon Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - July 2, 2019August 20, 2019 Graduation ceremonies are in the books and most family celebrations complete. Now, newly graduated Tribal students are spending the summer with friends and family and perhaps working or traveling. Some will spend the summer preparing for the fall semester of college or a technical school. The staff at the Center for
Family ties keep Tomasina Chupco Gilliam focused on education, career Community Education by Damon Scott - July 2, 2019February 7, 2020 HOLLYWOOD — Tomasina Chupco Gilliam was just 13 when her grandmother died and it had a profound effect on the path her life would take. She said it was her grandmother – Marie Tommie – who instilled in her a sense of family, respect for the Tribe, and motivated her
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki displays arts and crafts by Pemayetv Emahakv students Arts & Entertainment Community Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 5, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — The Brighton Reservation’s Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS) is known for its Creek language immersion program. But it’s also unique for its instruction in traditional Seminole cooking and arts and crafts. In fact, visitors from Native American schools across the country have traveled to PECS to see how
Plight of missing, murdered Native women gets increased focus News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 5, 2019 The ongoing movement to address the problem of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls has a momentum behind it that has perhaps never been seen to date. What was once a virtually off the radar issue, except among certain groups and advocates, now has an almost daily mention in local
Hard Rock’s second Reverb hotel lands in Sonoma County Arts & Entertainment News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 5, 2019 Sonoma County in Northern California is well known for its winemaking and mild weather. Those traveling to the region will soon be able to experience a new Hard Rock hotel concept as well. Reverb by Hard Rock Sonoma Wine Country is set to open in the summer of 2020 in Cotati,
Miss Indian World – Cheyenne Kippenberger – plans year with crown Community News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - June 5, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — The buzz has continued even if the dust has settled a bit. Cheyenne Kippenberger – formerly Miss Florida Seminole and now Miss Indian World – has been riding a wave of excitement since being crowned April 27 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It’s the first time a Seminole Tribe of Florida