Seminoles Without Addictions Make Progress (S.W.A.M.P.) hosts dance Community by The Seminole Tribune - December 15, 2011 Submitted by Valerie Marone BRIGHTON — Seminoles Without Addictions Make Progress (S.W.A.M.P.) held its first holiday dance for Brighton teens and tweens on Nov. 19 at the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School cafeteria. S.W.A.M.P. is a Brighton Family Services substance abuse prevention program. One of the goals of S.W.A.M.P. is to provide drug-free,
Ahfachkee Science Fair students qualify for nationals Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 15, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — Nena Waggerby spent hours upon hours working on her exhibit entitled Don’t Be Blue If Your Color Fades, and her hard work paid off. It turned out to be the Ahfachkee School’s top-rated display at the fourth annual Science Fair on Nov. 15 inside the Herman
Tribal members celebrate Native American Heritage Month Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 15, 2011April 13, 2015 By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — It began nearly a hundred years ago as an effort to gain one day of national recognition for Native Americans. After all, the First Americans made significant contributions to the establishment and growth of the United States. Now, Native American Heritage is celebrated all month every
New additions made to Ahfachkee Warriors basketball teams Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 15, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — Progress continues for the Ahfachkee Warriors basketball program. When both the boys and girls teams play, there’s excitement in the air, particularly when it comes to the additions made in the program’s second season of operation. Beyond that, the boys team scored their first-ever win in history
Tribal members rank at Indian National Finals Rodeo Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 15, 2011April 13, 2015 By Judy Weeks LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Congratulations to the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association (EIRA) 2011qualifers for their performance at the 36th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) competition. They did a terrific job of representing their region at the event held at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
Seminole Fastpitch Softball Team wins championship Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 15, 2011April 13, 2015 Submitted by Moses Jumper HOLLYWOOD — The girls “12 and under” Seminole Fastpitch Softball Team recently won the county recreation softball championship in a close and exciting game against The Sting from Silver Lakes, Fla. Although at one point the Seminoles were down 2-5, they tied up the game and won by
Tribal youth learn the art of giving back this Thanksgiving Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 1, 2011 By Rachel Buxton The Thanksgiving holiday dates back hundreds of years. Family and friends gather to give thanks for all their abundant blessings, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida is no different. The Tribe also tries to find different ways to give back throughout the year, especially during the holiday season. But
Big Cypress hosts special events for Turkey Day Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 1, 2011 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — The community of Big Cypress mixed things up for Turkey Day. They hosted a 3.1-mile Turkey Trot Walk/Run; a Turkey Shoot where participants had a chance to win a turkey or ham for the best shot at the bull's-eye; and a luncheon.
Brighton Reservation hosts Thanksgiving events Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 1, 2011 By Rachel Buxton BRIGHTON — The Brighton community comes together as one big family at the Brighton Community and Employee Thanksgiving celebration held at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena on Nov. 22.
Hollywood community celebrates Turkey Day Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 1, 2011 By Chris C. Jenkins HOLLYWOOD − The Hollywood Reservation hosted their annual community Thanksgiving dinner held at the Seminole Recreation Gym Nov. 21. Hollywood seniors and preschoolers also hosted their own events to celebrate Turkey Day.