Annie, Bobby Henry celebrate 66th anniversary Community by The Seminole Tribune - June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 A celebration for the 66th wedding anniversary of Seminole medicine man Bobby Henry and his wife Annie was held in the their backyard in Tampa on May 14, 2022, with several family members and friends. (Photo Peter Gallagher) A celebration for the 66th wedding anniversary of Seminole medicine man Bobby
Silas Madrigal helps set track records at North Park University Sports by The Seminole Tribune - June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 Silas Madrigal, second from right, and his North Park University 4x100 relay teammates show their medals at a meet this spring. (Photo North Park University) It’s been a record-setting spring on the track for the Seminole Tribe’s Silas Madrigal. Madrigal was a part of two relay teams at North Park University in
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