Esports’ popularity grows within Tribe and beyond

Community

by Derrick Tiger - June 5, 2019

HOLLYWOOD — Popular video games Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Super Smash Bros. were the center of attraction for a tournament called "Gamer Palooza" on March 28 in Hollywood. Tribal members ages 12 to 24 showcased their gamer skills in a competitive environment at the Howard Tiger Recreation Center. The tournament

Council, Board honors police, security for lifesaving act at Coconut Creek casino

by Derrick Tiger - June 5, 2019September 20, 2024

HOLLYWOOD — Officers of the Seminole Police Department and Coconut Creek Police Department, along with Security staff from the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek were honored March 22 at a Seminole Tribal Council meeting. The officers were presented with Florida Police Chiefs Association Lifesaving Awards. The awards are given when an exceptional

Dr. Tonemah provides insight about trauma’s impact on the brain

by Derrick Tiger - May 7, 2019

HOLLYWOOD — Dr. Darryl Tonemah, a Native health psychologist who has been leading health seminars on Seminole reservations in recent months, returned to the Hollywood health complex March 27 to provide insight on understanding the effects trauma has on the human brain. According to numerous studies, trauma impacts three areas of

Film career blossoms for Miccosukee Tribe’s Montana Cypress

by Derrick Tiger - April 3, 2019

HOLLYWOOD — Montana Cypress’ fascination with film began as a young child who had, as he describes, devoted parents who would drive from the Miccosukee Reservation – in the middle of the Everglades – to movie theaters in Miami. “I remember seeing “Saving Private Ryan” when I was only nine, “Escape

Firefighter gear study earns Edie Robbins first place at science and engineering fair

by Derrick Tiger - April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Edie Robbins, of the Big Cypress Reservation, won first place in the Engineering category at the Heartland Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 14 in Avon Park. Middle school and high school students from DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Okeechobee counties competed in the fair. Robbins is a ninth-grade student

Dr. Tonemah stresses health as ‘our first sovereignty’

Health

by Derrick Tiger - April 2, 2019September 20, 2024

HOLLYWOOD — Dr. Darryl Tonemah, a health phycologist and musician of Kiowa, Comanche, and Tuscarora decent, travels to reservations across the country to promote health and wellness, but rather than straight out telling people how to manage their health, he pitches the idea that "health should be our first sovereignty." "I

Natives in entertainment industry offer insight at Native Reel Cinema Festival

Community

by Derrick Tiger - February 28, 2019September 20, 2024

HOLLYWOOD — A panel of Native American musicians, actors, and filmmakers discussed their obstacles and successes in the world of entertainment during a question and answer forum at the Native Reel Cinema Festival as part of the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow in Hollywood. The group of artists are

Adakai Robbins to Broward school board: ‘This is our land, this is our home’

Education

by Derrick Tiger - February 6, 2019September 20, 2024

HOLLYWOOD — Tribal member Adakai Robbins spoke in support of a Native American Heritage Month resolution in December in front of the board of Broward County Public Schools. He took the moment to share stories about the struggles he’s experienced as a Native American living in a culture that can

Trail property changes hands

by Derrick Tiger - January 7, 2019September 20, 2024

TRAIL — Representing the Seminole Tribe, Trail Council Liaison Norman Huggins proudly handed a property deed and a bouquet of various colored roses to Winter Dawn Billie on Nov. 9. Billie was one of two tribal members who won a lottery for a pair of vacant lots in the Trail

Toy drive brings holiday cheer to kids

by Derrick Tiger - January 4, 2019

Patients in a children’s hospital in Hollywood and students at a nonprofit educational center in Immokalee and a South Bay elementary school received plenty of holiday cheer and toys thanks to the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc.’s annual toy drive sponsored by Seminole Gaming. Kyla Davis, STOF Inc. marketing director, said

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