Center for Student Success and Services strives to increase reach, visibility Education Top News by Damon Scott - January 3, 2019 First things first: CSSS stands for the Center for Student Success and Services. It was formerly known as the Education Department. Some in the Tribe still refer to it that way, but the name changed in 2016. Names and acronyms aside, CSSS spins a lot of plates for Tribal students and
Native youth report places spotlight on young leaders, issues Health Top News by Damon Scott - December 12, 2018 The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) released its unique annual report Nov. 16. CNAY is an initiative of the Washington, D.C.-based Aspen Institute. The 2018 "State of Native Youth Report – Generation Indigenous," is meant to highlight young Native leaders who are working on programs and initiatives across the country
Siggy Jumper’s Seminole experiences pave path to museum exhibit Community Top News by Damon Scott - December 12, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — Sigfried "Siggy" R. Second-Jumper becomes passionate and emotional when talking about his recent donations to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress. Of course the emotion is about more than the objects; it is about the memories behind them and their connection to the Seminole people. The museum
NCAI leaders see ICWA, land issues as urgent priorities Community Top News by Damon Scott - December 12, 2018 DENVER — There are many issues on the minds of tribal members and leaders across North America that affect Indian Country. Some are more pressing than others. Two topics that took center stage at the recent National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) conference in Denver were the surprising court ruling that
First responders undergo active threat training in Big Cypress Community Top News by Damon Scott - December 12, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — First responders – law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters – face real life situations that the average person rarely has to imagine. Those situations include active threats and the aftermath – any incident that creates an immediate or imminent danger to a community. A commonly held active threat scenario
Tribes take lead on climate change solutions amid uphill climb Community Top News by Damon Scott - December 12, 2018 DENVER — Scientists and other leading experts on climate change admit there is an urgent need for mitigation. Even a quick glance at news reports tell much of the story: increases in landslides, wildfires, drought, extreme storms, floods, sea level rise, earthquakes and tsunamis. A considerable portion of the agenda at
Hard Rock to launch new hotel brand Community Top News by Damon Scott - December 12, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — Hard Rock International has never been shy about expanding its reach. It’s building a new, massive guitar-shaped hotel in Hollywood and is undergoing immense renovations in Tampa, among other projects across the globe. Now it’s starting a brand new hotel brand — one it will launch in Atlanta. Reverb by
Two Seminoles help lead Florida March for Black Women in Miami Community Top News by Damon Scott - December 12, 2018 MIAMI — The results of the Nov. 6 midterm election produced a slew of historic results. To start, two Native American women won seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Deb Haaland, a member of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, and Sharice Davids, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation from Kansas,
Big Cypress community honors veterans Community Top News by Damon Scott - December 3, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — U.S. military veterans were recognized and celebrated during a formal program in Big Cypress on Nov. 10. The Big Cypress community, along with visitors from around Florida, gathered at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium to pay their respects to veterans both living and passed. President Mitchell Cypress, a
Abigail Tigertail writes winning essay selected by Intertribal Agriculture Council Education Top News by Damon Scott - December 3, 2018 BiG CYPRESS — Abigail Tigertail will represent the Seminole Tribe of Florida at a December event in Las Vegas, Nevada. As an Ahfachkee School junior, Tigertail wrote a winning essay chosen by the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) for its competitive "Youth Essay Contest & Conference." She’s received a scholarship for travel expenses