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Seminole Tribune reporter Tatum Mitchell is a recent graduate from Baylor University with majors in journalism and political science. She worked as a writer and editor for The Baylor Lariat and was on the university’s equestrian team. She joined the Tribune in 2024. Contact Tatum at tatummitchell@semtribe.com.

Tribe’s climate team featured in PBS station’s documentary

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Ashley Stokes, left, and Jill Horwitz speak at the "Good Natured" film screening May 15 at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale. They stand in front of a projector with a photo of Stokes holding a camera on her shoulder. The text to the left of the photo on the projector says "'Good Natured' A Filmmaker's Journey in a Changing Climate. Thank you for attending! Stick around for a panel with the filmmaker and the Climate Resiliency Team."

Ashley Stokes, left, and Jill Horwitz speak at the "Good Natured" film screening May 15 at Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale. (Tatum Mitchell) FORT LAUDERDALE — Climate change’s impacts range from rising temperatures and sea levels to flooding and droughts. This influences the Earth, its inhabitants and resources in multiple ways,

Community walks, prays for MMIR

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Durante Blais-Billie speaks at the MMIR prayer walk. She is wearing a red shirt and skirt and is holding a microphone.

Durante Blais-Billie speaks at the MMIR prayer walk. (Tatum Mitchell) HOLLYWOOD — Community members dressed in red gathered on the Hollywood Reservation May 16 for a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) prayer walk. Organized by Durante Blais-Billie, Tomasina Chupco and tribal departments, the walk honored and raised awareness for MMIR.

Tribe celebrates inauguration day

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Following the inauguration ceremony June 2, the Tribal Council and Board of Directors gather in front of the Council Oak Tree. The tree is large with branches fanning out close to the ground. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President Holly Tiger, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers, Brighton Board Rep. Bryan Arledge and Hollywood Board Rep. O’Hara Tommie.

Following the inauguration ceremony June 2, the Tribal Council and Board of Directors gather in front of the Council Oak Tree. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President Holly Tiger, Big Cypress Board

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: A child advocate’s role

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As a child advocate with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Vanessa Golaub is dedicated to making a difference in families' lives. With six years of experience in child welfare and two years with the tribe, Golaub currently works with the advocacy and guardianship department. Vanessa Golaub (Courtesy photo) “The Advocacy Department

Career fair features education opportunities, tribal-wide departments

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The Education Department at career fair on April 23 at the Howard Tiger Recreation Center.

The Education Department at career fair on April 23 at the Howard Tiger Recreation Center. (Tatum Mitchell) HOLLYWOOD — A career fair brought booths from the Environmental Resources Department to Human Resources to Tribal Community Development. With about 30 exhibitors, some colleges or education-related, students, community members and tribal employees filtered

Community walk promotes child abuse prevention awareness

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Organizers of the event from the advocacy program holding the "Walk For Child Abuse Prevention" sign at the community walk April 10. (Tatum Mitchell) HOLLYWOOD — Members of the community and employees filled the street with blue April 10 to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month during the community walk, which was

DC trip provides students learning experiences, connections

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Victoria Osceola Benard speaks as Close Up students present their sovereignty statement to USET. (Tatum Mitchell) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty nine high school students from the Seminole Tribe of Florida spent a week in D.C. this month participating in Close Up 2025, a program that provides opportunities to learn about civics,

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