Zinke wishes Congress would ‘take their cue’ during Everglades visit News by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017November 30, 2017 EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK — Similar to the rest of South Florida, Everglades National Park didn’t escape Hurricane Irma’s wrath in September. To better understand the extent of the damage and prepare a relief plan, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Sen. Marco Rubio visited the area Oct. 7. The
Towering Hard Rock project starts to rise News by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017November 30, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — When people hear ‘Hollywood,’ they might first think of the city in California, but the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida plans to change that. In an official announcement event on Oct. 25, Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO Jim Allen announced that the
Osceola brothers help Hurricane Irma victims Community by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 When Connie Osceola learned of the devastation Hurricane Irma caused in September, she used it as an opportunity to teach her grandsons Nigel Osceola, 12, and Dominic Osceola, 11, about giving back to the community. The two brothers, who live in Tampa, went with members of New Day Church in September
Canoe unearthed in Irma’s wake News by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017November 30, 2017 Making waves after Hurricane Irma passed through Florida was the discovery of a canoe found near the Indian River in Brevard County. Original reports speculated the canoe was a piece of Seminole history, but after multiple tests conducted by the Bureau of Archaeological Research and Florida Department of State, the
Expo provides students educational opportunities Education by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 DAVIE — The Center for Student Success and Services’ Oct. 21 Education Expo brought together people of all ages for a day of learning and opportunity. Approximately 60 vendors, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, education companies and Tribal departments, hosted informational booths during the event in Davie. Each organization provided
THPO maps Seminole Tribe’s history Community by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 The Seminoles have a known lineage dating back hundreds of years in Florida. To help trace this history and create a streamlined data archive, the Tribe’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office has created a geo-mapping program. The mapping software uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to place all findings and historical pieces on
FGCU prepares students for ACT Education by Li Cohen - October 31, 2017October 30, 2017 Florida Gulf Coast University wants to do more than just be a college option for Tribal students; it wants to prepare them for success at any college, starting in high school. Five Tribal junior and senior high school students attended a two-session ACT preparation course hosted by FGCU in October. FGCU
Education Expo pushes for Tribal success Education by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 The possibilities to pursue education and advance in a career are not limited to children and young adults. In an effort to broaden opportunities for all Tribal members, the Center for Student Success and Services will host its Education Expo on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Tim Giago receives NAJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award Community by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017September 28, 2017 Tim Giago, a game-changer in Indian Country journalism, never ceases to amaze members of the Native American Journalists Association. In commemoration of his numerous achievements, NAJA awarded him the 2017 NAJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award, which includes a $5,000 cash prize, for his commitment to journalistic excellence and advancement in Indian
CSSS: Be prepared when attending college fairs Education by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 The beginning of autumn is more than just a time for pumpkins, apple pie and scary movies. For high school students, it is also the time to narrow down the search for colleges. As part of this search, many organizations host college fairs throughout the fall and winter semesters. At these