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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.

‘Building bridges between our communities’ with comedy: First all-Indigenous stand-up premieres Valentine’s Day

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The poster for "Rez Comedy". In white, yellow and black text on a red background it reads: "The first original Indigenous stand-up comedy movie. Rez Comedy. A film by Quentin Lee & Keith Nahanee."

(Courtesy photo) Celebrating Valentine’s Day might not always be a laughing matter, but this year’s holiday includes some comedic relief – the first all-Indigenous stand-up comedy documentary, "Rez Comedy", premieres Feb. 14, 2025. The stand-up showcases nine Indigenous comedians and is available Feb. 14 on SVOD, AAM.tv, and TVOD on Amazon Prime. Keither

‘We Ride For Her’ screens at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, raises awareness for MMIWR

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Panelists, from left to right, are Lorna Cuney, Katrina Massey, Prairie Rose Seminole, Laurie Cohen, Mollie Gochman and Durante Blais-Billie.

Panelists, from left to right, are Lorna Cuney, Katrina Massey, Prairie Rose Seminole, Laurie Cohen, Mollie Gochman and Durante Blais-Billie. (Calvin Tiger) HOLLYWOOD — Looking to increase awareness about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) epidemic, Lorna Cuney (Oglala Lakota Sioux) began organizing the Medicine Wheel Riders in

Tribal employees become certified in operational technology cybersecurity

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From left to right, Derek Kroger, executive director of Tribal Community Development; Gregory Gooden, SCADA network engineer, who completed the OT Cybersecurity Specialist program; and Bruce Cole, director of Public Works. (Courtesy photo) Two employees from the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Public Works Department recently became certified in operational technology (OT)

New, seasoned firefighters recognized at Hollywood badge ceremony

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The new hires’ badge ceremony Nov. 19 at fire station 108 in Hollywood. From left to right, firefighter/ paramedic Jordan Chenique, fire inspector Natalia Whiteshield, firefighter/paramedic Nicolas Lavrigata, firefighter/ paramedic Kassandra Loriga, firefighter/paramedic Oscar Moreau and wildland firefighter Garret Henderson.

The new hires’ badge ceremony Nov. 19 at fire station 108 in Hollywood. From left to right, firefighter/paramedic Jordan Chenique, fire inspector Natalia Whiteshield, firefighter/paramedic Nicolas Lavrigata, firefighter/ paramedic Kassandra Loriga, firefighter/paramedic Oscar Moreau and wildland firefighter Garret Henderson. HOLLYWOOD — Firefighters, some brand new and others 20-years in, were honored

‘Humbled and wow-ed’: Derek Koger receives CEO Council Leadership Award

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Derek Koger, second from right, Executive Director of Tribal Community Development, recieves the 2024 CEO Council Leadership Award on Oct. 24 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.

Derek Koger, second from right, Executive Director of Tribal Community Development, recieves the 2024 CEO Council Leadership Award on Oct. 24 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale. (Courtesy photo) FORT LAUDERDALE — Derek Koger, Executive Director of Tribal Community Development (TCD), is the 2024 CEO Council Leadership Award recipient

Homebuyer education class promotes financial literacy, resources

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BRIGHTON – The Real Estate Department hosted a homebuyer education class through Tribal Community Development on Sept. 12 at the Brighton Administrative Building. The session was a part of a series of homebuyer classes this year with others in Hollywood, Big Cypress and Immokalee. Future classes are being planned for the

Garden Club sprouts up in Hollywood

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From left to right, Sue Forbes-Osceola, Ella Forbes-Osceola, Tenia Tommie James, Sally Turtle-Alfonso, Alex Tommie James, Azallea Stewart, Daylen Stewart and Kaidence Alvarez gather around to plant sweetgrass at Garden Club’s first meeting in Hollywood on Sept. 17. (Tatum Mitchell) The 4-H Garden Club is starting to take root in Hollywood

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