Photos: Boys & Girls Club celebrates Indian Day Community by The Seminole Tribune - October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Balloons, face painting, games, photos and popcorn were among the festivities as the Hollywood Boys & Girls Club celebrated Indian Day on Sept. 19. (Photo Calvin Tiger) (Photo Calvin Tiger) (Photo Calvin Tiger) (Photo Calvin Tiger)
Interior Department to launch ‘Indigenous food hubs’ Community Health News by The Seminole Tribune - October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 From left to right, Cecilia Garcia, Carol Pray and America Martinez prepare lunch during Immokalee Indian Day in 2018. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Department of the Interior announced Sept. 27 that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) would create “Indigenous food hubs” for BIE-operated schools
Haaland’s STAC meets for first time News by The Seminole Tribune - September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) (File photo) Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) convened the Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) for the first time during virtual meeting the week of Sept. 26. Haaland used the occasion to announce the STAC’s committee leadership positions. Whitney Gravelle (Bay Mills Indian Community) and Erica
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek recognized for ‘community impact’ Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - September 26, 2022November 1, 2022 The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek as its “community impact business of the year.” The chamber presented the award at its annual gala Oct. 20 at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center. From left to right is
FEMA releases first ‘National Tribal Strategy’ News by The Seminole Tribune - September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The cover of FEMA’s “National Tribal Strategy” features images of Native Americans. (FEMA) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published its “2022-2026 FEMA National Tribal Strategy,” on Aug. 18. It is a first for the organization and reflects a culmination of tribal perspectives shared with the agency over several years. FEMA said
‘Tribal Economic Summit’ to take place Oct. 6 News by The Seminole Tribune - September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The event takes place at Grand Valley State University. (Image via Facebook) A daylong summit scheduled for Oct. 6 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is set to highlight current business and economic development projects that the region’s tribes are involved in. Organizers said the “Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit” will also offer panel
Seminole Tribe gains key support on sports betting Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 The Seminole Tribe has picked up support for the reinstatement of a gambling compact that would allow sports betting in Florida. (Image via Facebook) Four prominent Native American organizations have recently lent their support to the Seminole Tribe as it continues to push for its online sports betting venture in Florida. The
AGA to recognize 2022 gaming hall of fame class Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 The AGA is set to recognize its new gaming hall of fame class in October. The American Gaming Association (AGA) is scheduled to recognize its gaming hall of fame class of 2022 at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas this October. Three gaming leaders were chosen for their contributions to the
Partnership seeks to combat counterfeit Native art Arts & Entertainment News by The Seminole Tribune - September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 Many forms of Native American art, such as ceramics, would be protected from counterfeiting through a new partnership. (Photo via SWAIA Facebook) A new partnership has been formed to fight against fraud in the Native American art market. Imprint, a blockchain-based art security registry, and the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)
Photos: ‘Fun Day’ in Immokalee Community News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 Raymond Garza Jr., left, and Gary Frank play a game of cornhole. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Immokalee community enjoyed a hot summer day in the cool of the gym for a day of bingo, cornhole, lunch and just enjoying each other’s company. The day started with an early morning walk/run through the