Dramatic drop reported in diabetes-related chronic kidney disease in Native Americans, Alaska Natives

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by Eileen Soler - February 8, 2017

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in early January at a press conference attended via phone by The Seminole Tribune that diabetes-related chronic kidney disease among Native Americans and Alaska Natives has reached a remarkable low. According to the CDC’s latest Vital Signs - Diabetes report, cases of

Neil Baxley continues Gaming ascension through TCD

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by Eileen Soler - January 6, 2017

HOLLYWOOD — Holiday gifts lined a table at the combined annual Christmas party and graduation celebration for Seminole Gaming’s Tribal Career Development (TCD) program, but the greatest present Tribal citizen Neil Baxley received at the Dec. 15 event was a graduation certificate and rousing applause. Baxley was honored during a short

‘A Christmas wish come true’ as Tribe officials spread holiday cheer at children’s hospital

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by Eileen Soler - January 5, 2017

HOLLYWOOD — Santa Claus doesn’t always rely on his sleigh and reindeer to bring Christmas joy — and he doesn’t always wait until Christmas Eve. On Dec. 6, the jolly old soul laughed hearty “Ho, ho, ho” while delivering gifts to patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital thanks to Seminole

Big Cypress New Testament Baptist Church commemorates five decades of faith

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by Eileen Soler - January 4, 2017

BIG CYPRESS — No one knows for sure when members of Big Cypress New Testament Baptist Church first gathered, but families that date back at least five decades to when the plain block structure was built on a bubble of land off Josie Billie Highway marked the church’s golden anniversary

Pink Panther Prowl sets course for breast cancer awareness

Sports

by Eileen Soler - December 8, 2016

BIG CYPRESS — Most runners who showed up before dawn Oct. 30 for the inaugural Hard Rock Half Marathon and Seminole Tribe sponsored 5K and 10K Pink Panther Prowl cared less about winning and more about the cause. The race that cut through the streets of the Big Cypress Reservation

Artists Seminoli exhibit plays role in Native American Heritage Month

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by Eileen Soler - December 1, 2016December 5, 2016

FORT LAUDERDALE —Artist Elgin Jumper said history comes alive when he puts his paintbrush to canvas. Whether his strokes recreate a bucolic landscape or the pain of war, his use of bold and vivid colors speak loud and sure. During a live presentation Nov. 6 at the Fort Lauderdale History Center

Seminoles cruise back in time aboard Jungle Queen

by Eileen Soler - November 10, 2016

FORT LAUDERDALE — When more than 60 seniors and their families cruised up the New River on a recent Tuesday evening, they landed on an oak hammock close in distance but far from the world they live in now. The “island” was a trading post for their parents and grandparents from

‘7th Generation’ film faces pain, ushers in healing nationwide

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by Eileen Soler - May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

A partnership between the Seminole Tribe’s Native Driven Network, under Seminole Media Productions (SMP), and Warrior Society Development Productions, is reaping praise at film festivals and university screenings nationwide. “7th Generation” explores a late 19th century prophesy by the legendary Lakota Medicine Man and spiritual leader Black Elk. The 45-minute film

Ahfachkee students rock the gym with musical showcase

Education

by Eileen Soler - May 15, 2016

BIG CYPRESS — Pint-sized performers from Ahfachkee School in Big Cypress received wild applause from a packed house March 31 at the first happy (and also hippie) Rock ‘n’ Roll Ahfachkee Spring Extravaganza. More than 200 family members and friends filled the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium for the 90-minute showcase that

Prayer service provides fortress of faith for Tribe’s elected officials

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by Eileen Soler - May 10, 2016May 10, 2016

BIG CYPRESS — When hands were laid on the shoulders of elected Tribal officials April 7 in the sanctuary of Big Cypress New Testament Baptist Church, a communion of people put trust in an even higher authority. “We are only human and that is why we need prayer. We have to

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