Emerging Indigenous screenwriters revealed on new list Arts & Entertainment News by The Seminole Tribune - May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 IllumiNative is one of three organizations that helped to compile this year’s list. Three organizations – IllumiNative, The Black List and the Sundance Institute – released the names of eight projects May 17 that made its 2022 version of the “Indigenous List.” The list is comprised of Indigenous screenwriters who have
Florida Indian Youth Program returns to in-person format Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 The Tallahassee-based Florida Governor’s Council on Indian Affairs Inc. is the nonprofit that sponsors the program. (Image via Facebook) A student experience that is available to tribal youth each summer is making an in-person return. The Florida Indian Youth Program (FIYP) is scheduled from July 10 to July 22 at Florida
Bally’s wins bid for Chicago casino Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. (Courtesy photo) Chicago’s first casino project is set to be built by Bally’s Corp. The casino entertainment company’s bid won out over competing bids from Hard Rock International and Rush Street Gaming. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the selection of Bally’s on May 5. Hard Rock had proposed
Seminole Gaming named ‘best managed’ for second year Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Seminole Gaming has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of 51 “best managed” companies in the U.S. Hard Rock International made the announcement May 16. In 2021, Seminole Gaming was the first privately owned gaming company to make the list. Deloitte Private and the Wall Street Journal sponsor
Track & field standout Tyler Hiatt sets another school record at University of Sioux Falls Sports Top News by The Seminole Tribune - May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Tyler Hiatt Tyler Hiatt continues to generate impressive numbers and records in his first season on the University of Sioux Falls track and field team in South Dakota. He has set school records in the discus throw and shot put. Hiatt, the son of Seminole tribal member Stephanie Bowers Hiatt and grandson of
Photos: Immokalee Easter Event Community by The Seminole Tribune - May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Adults show their competitive side as they race to gather Easter eggs in the Immokalee Easter celebration April 8. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Allison Concepcion keeps her cool as she safely catches an egg during the Immokalee Easter celebration egg toss. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Kids from age 4 to 6 race to collect
Photos: Hollywood Easter Egg Hunt Community by The Seminole Tribune - May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 With guidance from adults, Hollywood kids eagerly seek eggs on the ballfields. The Easter egg hunt was sponsored by the office of Hollywood Board Rep. Christine McCall. Photos are courtesy of Seminole Media Productions.
Photos: Spring brings plenty of tribal events Community Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Bryce Osceola and her niece Miakoda Osceola enjoy the breeze coming off the lake at the Naples Ochaape Ahfachkee Tanohkeem event. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Billie Tiger checks one of the briskets she and the rest of the We Do Recover group cooked for the Naples Ochaape Ahfachkee Tanohkeem, or Happy Garden
Seminole Scenes: April 2022 Community Seminole Scenes Top News Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 EASTER GREETING: A giant inflatable Easter egg basket greets visitors at the entrance of the Big Cypress Senior Center in April. (Photo Kevin Johnson) DOLPHIN STARS AT HARD ROCK: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, left, and former Dolphin great Dan Marino attend the Luau with Tua charity event April 9 at
Power and protection: the oral history program at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Community News by The Seminole Tribune - May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 By Alexander Banks, oral history coordinator, and Tara Backhouse, collections manager Even a large family group can record an oral history or family gathering for future generations through the Oral History Program, as the Johns family did in Brighton in 2018. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum) BIG CYPRESS — The Oral History Association (OHA) will
